Monthly Archives: April 2010

Prayer Flags

By Dave | Published: April 3
[ April 20; April 27; ] For centuries, Tibetan Buddhists have displayed prayer flags outside their homes and spiritual practice places. Join us on April 20th and 27th, as James Reilly leads a 2-week mini-course on Prayer Flags. < Displaying prayer flags with respect is said to bring happiness, long life, and prosperity to the flag placer and those [...]
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An Evening of Meditation

By Dave | Published: April 3
[ April 13; ] While we're between programs, the center is pleased to offer an extended period for meditation practice this evening. In addition, we may be able to offer a short video featuring Chogyam Trungpa. We look forward to your presence.
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Community Meeting and Survey Results

By Dave | Published: April 2
Recently, the Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group provided two important opportunities to our sangha and friends for giving us feedback: a successful online survey and our 2nd annual Community Meeting. These two events were very helpful in showing us some new possibilities, areas of growth, things we could improve, and programs that would be of interest. [...]
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April Nyinthun

By Dave | Published: April 1
[ April 18; ] Our monthly nyinthun will be held on Sunday, April 18th from 9am-12pm. We will be alternating sitting and walking meditation, with a short period of yoga in the middle. As always, all are welcome to come for any part of the three hours. Beginners are cordially welcome and meditation instruction will be available.
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Shambhala Level II: Birth of the Warrior

By Dave | Published: March 21
[ April 9; April 10; April 11; ] The Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group is pleased to offer Level II of Shambhala Training with Roger Guest. Having experienced a taste of basic goodness, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no [...]
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Vipashyana & Union

By Dave | Published: February 22
[ March 9; March 16; March 23; March 30; April 6; ] This five week class will consider the Vipashyana aspects of meditation practice. In some respects, Shamatha can be considered as a highly-focused meditation technique that keeps returning us to the present moment until the mind gains some stability. The Vipashyana aspect of meditation then begins to arise and becomes the foundation for awakening into the [...]
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