Author Archives: Bethany Perron

“Heart of Practice” Meditation Night

By Bethany Perron | Published: May 10
[ May 10; 7:00 to 8:30. May 17; 7:00 to 8:30. May 24; 7:00 to 8:30. May 31; 7:00 to 8:30. June 7; 7:00 to 8:30. June 14; 7:00 to 8:30. ] Heart of Practice: Meditation Night Rest your mind and share your heart Come and join us for meditation practice and an informal discussion on various meditation-related topics, led by a certified meditation instructor. Thursday nights, 7PM to 8:30 PM. A wonderful opportunity to: Refine your meditation practice and deepen your understanding through contemplation and discussion Share your experience and insights Ask questions Meet [...]
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May Nyinthun

By Bethany Perron | Published: May 4
[ May 20; 9:00 to 12:00. ] Our monthly nyinthun will be held on Sunday, May 20 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.
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Journey Without Goal

By Bethany Perron | Published: May 2
[ May 15; 7:00 to 9:00. May 22; 7:00 to 9:00. May 29; 7:00 to 9:00. June 5; 7:00 to 9:00. June 12; 7:00 to 9:00. June 19; 7:00 to 9:00. ] Journey Without Goal introduces the reader to the principles of tantra, based on the practice of meditation, which leads to the discovery of egolessness. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche provides a direct and experiential picture of the tantric world, explaining the importance of self-existing energy, the mandala principle, differences between Buddhism and Hindu tantra- stressing the nontheistic [...]
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Listening Mind Kayak Retreat

By Bethany Perron | Published: May 2
[ June 9; ] [caption id="attachment_1694" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Gale Meadows Pond"][/caption] A SILENT DAY ON THE WATER Led by Roger Guest Gale Meadows Pond,  South Londonderry, VT Saturday, June 9th, 2012 (or Sunday, June 10, if weather is inclement) Our day will begin with sitting meditation at the parking lot, (outside) at 7 AM and continue until after dinner, with possibly a night excursion. [...]
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Mandala Principle

By Bethany Perron | Published: February 20
[ April 10; 7:00 to 9:00. April 17; 7:00 to 9:00. April 24; 7:00 to 9:00. May 1; 7:00 to 9:00. May 8; 7:00 to 9:00. ] “According to the mandala principle…all phenomena are part of one reality. Whether good or bad, happy or sad, clear or obscure, everything is interrelated and reflects a single totality. There is chaos and confusion because everything happens by itself, without any external ordering principle. At the same time, whatever happens expresses order and intelligence, wakeful [...]
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Living and Growing Food in an Imperfect World

By Bethany Perron | Published: February 19
[ May 12; 1:00 to 3:00. ] The Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group is pleased to host a presentation on gardening in complex times by Jan Enthoven, master organic gardener. Working closely with the land we naturally fall in love with its boundless generosity and intricate beauty. How can we not cringe at watching the senseless destruction of earth's delicate ecosystem? How can we not feel shocked and [...]
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