Shambhala Training
According to the Shambhala tradition, there is a natural source of radiance and brilliance in the world, which is the innate wakefulness of human beings. This is the basis of an enlightened society of fearlessness, dignity and compassion.
Shambhala Meditation Training - Level I - The Art of Being Human
Discovering basic goodness in the world
May 22, Friday - free public talk. Doors open at 7 p.m. Talk starts at 7:30 p.m.
Weekend Training – May 23 and 24th.
Doors Open at 8:30 am – Program starts at 9:00 am
$85 – Members $50 - No one turned away for lack of funds.
The simple and profound technique of mindfulness and awareness is the basis of a path of meditation that can benefit people of any spiritual tradition and way of life. This path shows how to take the challenges of daily life in our modern society as opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action. The workshops include meditation training and practice, talks by senior instructors, personal interviews and group discussions. This weekend workshop is useful for those experienced in meditation and especially for the beginning meditator and those with no experience in meditation.
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Shambhala Training is a series of contemplative workshops, suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. The simple and profound technique of mindfulness and awareness is the basis of a secular path of meditation, which can benefit people of any spiritual tradition and way of life. Shambhala Training is the study and practice of Shambhala warriorship - the tradition of human bravery and leadership. This path shows how to take the challenges of daily life in our modern society as opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action.
Shambhala Training is contained in three main sections: The Heart of Warriorship, Sacred Path, then Warrior Assembly and Post Warrior Assembly curriculum. Each of these segments of Shambhala Training takes approximately one year to complete.
The Heart of Warriorship
- Level I: The Art of Being Human - Discovering basic goodness in the world and ourselves.
- Level II: Birth of the Warrior - Cultivating the willingness to observe our cocoon of habitual fear and defense mechanisms.
- Level III: Warrior in the World - Developing the bravery to step outside our cocoons.
- Level IV: Awakened Heart - Opening to increased awareness and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is.
- Level V: Open Sky - Sharpening one’s awareness, one finds the open clear sky of mind - a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. Trusting our nature enough to let go into the present moment.
Sacred Path of the Warrior
The program is designed for those interested in deeper study of the Shambhala Teachings. The pre-requisites to the program are completion of Levels I - V.
- Great Eastern Sun: An introduction to the Sacred Path program.
- Windhorse: a way to bring about skillful and heartfelt social engagement.
- Drala: the sacred energy and power that exists when we step beyond aggression.
- Meek: a study of the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of a warrior’s journey.
- Perky: cultivating sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline.
- Outrageous and Inscrutable: the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for others on a large scale.
- Golden Key: working with our relationship to the material world and our sense perceptions. It teaches the practice of enriching presence.
The training is offered regularly in the Portland Shambhala Center, .
