http://eugeneshambhala.org Open Sky Eugene Shambhala Meditation Group Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:35:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en See Shambhala Training page http://eugeneshambhala.org/2008/05/14/shambhala-training-level-1/ What is meditation? Meditation is a natural state of the human mind—at rest, open, alert, allowing us to familiarize ourselves with our mind.  The basic meditation technique predates all religious traditions, though it is used in one way or another by each of them. Undertaken as a steady practice, meditation ... http://eugeneshambhala.org/2007/10/08/meditation-practice/ THE TEACHINGS OF CHOGYAM TRUNGPA RINPOCHE Tuesday evenings 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., following meditation. Series begins September 18, 2007, and continues into 2008. This series of talks of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche teaching students was videotaped in the 1970s. We anticipate learning, experiencing and enjoying this excellent series weekly. Please join us ... http://eugeneshambhala.org/2007/09/15/the-tibetan-buddhist-path/ September 30, 2007. Sunday 9 a.m. Meditation and celebration of the earth's generosity and basic goodness. 10 a.m. Talk by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche on world-wide phone connection. Noon - Picnic potluck lunch by Horse Creek. Where: In the Yurt at Picaflores, (Picaflores.net), McKenzie Bridge, one hour's drive east of Eugene. Phone 541-822-8454 or e-mail ... http://eugeneshambhala.org/2007/09/15/harvest-of-peace/