Zen rohatsu Sesshin

with Michael Newhall

The word "sesshin" means to embrace and sustain, to care for, to concentrate attention,and to gather together, the heart and mind. "Rohatsu" means December 8th, bodhi day, or the time of awakening. This is a traditional time that acknowledges and participates in the awakening of the Buddha. It is said that after the Buddha's enlightenment, he spent seven days sitting, enjoying and consolidating his experience. Thoughout the world, at this time, many, many Buddhists sit down together, gathering heart and mind, being "bodhi." More About Zen rohatsu Sesshin

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Winter retreat: Shamatha-vipashyana Intensive

with Tessa Isabelle Racine

Meditation helps bring out the inherent clarity, stability and sensitivity of the mind. We will present the basic techniques and practice together in an atmosphere of gentleness. More About Winter retreat: Shamatha-vipashyana Intensive

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Winter retreat: Werma Intensive *

with Acharya Mathias Pongracz

With the Rigden Abhisheka, the Werma sadhana has become the central practice for assembling our Shambhala sangha. People who received the Werma Sadhana at Kalapa Assembly or at Rigden Abhisheka are warmly invited to attend this Werma Intensive, led by Acharya Mathias Pongracz. The retreat is a step towards the practice of the Scorpion Seal retreat. More About Winter retreat: Werma Intensive *

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Winter retreat: Ngöndro Intensive *

with Simon Lahaye

A programme of intensive group practice for Kagyü or Primordial Rigden Ngöndro . There will be talks on view, meditation, and action related to all four stages of ngöndro. More About Winter retreat: Ngöndro Intensive *

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Shamatha Meditation Instructors Training *

A thorough training for new meditation instructors according to the tradition of Shambhala Buddhism, as transmitted by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Becoming a meditation instructor is a primary means of transmitting these lineages in a genuine and pure way, from student to student. More About Shamatha Meditation Instructors Training *

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Shiatsu

with Philippe Ronce

Shiatsu, (Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan. More About Shiatsu

Gesar Practice Retreat

with Acharya Mathias Pongracz

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Dön Days

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Shambhala Day

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Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary *

with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

The Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary introduces the student into the Vajrayana teachings and practices of our Shambhala and Buddhist lineages. Students will receive training in the Primordial Rigden Ngöndro under Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche's personal guidance. More About Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary *

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