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Second Annual Community Meeting

By Dave | Published: February 26
[ March 2; 7:00 to 9:00. ] Our annual Community Meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 2, from 7 to 9 pm. This is an opportunity for the leadership council to offer insight into the workings of the center, and allows considerable time for feedback, ideas and brainstorming from all participants. Last year's meeting was a tremendous success, and resulted in [...]
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Vipashyana & Union

By Dave | Published: February 22
[ March 9; 7:00 to 9:00. March 16; 7:00 to 9:00. March 23; 7:00 to 9:00. March 30; 7:00 to 9:00. April 6; 7:00 to 9:00. ] 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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Meditation in Everyday Life

By Dave | Published: February 2
[ January 26; 7:00 to 9:00. February 2; 7:00 to 9:00. February 9; 7:00 to 9:00. February 16; 7:00 to 9:00. February 23; 7:00 to 9:00. ] This 5-week course presents an introduction to mindfulness meditation and the ways it can help us work with emotions, develop compassion, and navigate our daily life. We will examine how meditation practice can impact our daily life and our whole society. Roger Guest will lead the class on Tuesday evenings. Cost for 5-week course is [...]
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February Nyinthun

By Dave | Published: January 29
[ February 21; 9:00 to 12:00. ] Our monthly nyinthun will be held on Sunday, February 21st 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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Traditional Chinese Qigong
Levels 1 & 2

By Dave | Published: January 14
[ March 13; 9:00 to 6:00. March 14; 9:00 to 5:00. ] Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group is pleased to host a weekend of Traditional Chinese Qigong Levels 1 & 2 with Sophie Léger, on March 13-14, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday and 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, in Manchester, VT. The cost for the weekend is $100. Space is limited. Please contact Bethany at 802-375-6353 [...]
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