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Contentment in Everyday Life

By Dave | Published: July 20
[ August 3; August 10; August 17; August 24; August 31; ] Contentment can be hard to find. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships. With meditation practice, we relax with ourselves and appreciate simple human experiences. Difficult emotions and the challenges of life can be met with gentleness, mindfulness and inquisitiveness. The purpose of Contentment in Everyday Life is [...]
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Just Sit

By Dave | Published: July 20
[ August 31; September 8; September 15; ] Do Less, Live More. Join us on Wednesday evenings for an hour of group meditation. The evening will be devoted to sitting meditation with a brief period of walking meditation. All meditative traditions are welcome to join us in silent practice, and basic meditation instruction will be provided on certain evenings. We appreciate any [...]
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July Nyinthun

By Dave | Published: July 13
[ July 18; 9:00 to 12:00. ] Our monthly nyinthun will be held on Sunday, July 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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Reception for Author Susan Piver

By Dave | Published: June 20
[ July 21; 6:00 to 6:45. ] The Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group is pleased to host a reception for author Susan Piver on Wednesday, July 21st, from 6:00-6:45pm. Please join us for light refreshments and the opportunity to meet Ms. Piver before her talk and book signing at Northshire Bookstore, starting at 7:00pm. Susan Piver will be presenting her new book The Wisdom [...]
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Four Limitless Ones: Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity

By Dave | Published: June 20
[ June 29; July 6; July 13; ] "May all sentient beings enjoy happiness and the root of happiness. "May they be free from suffering and the root of suffering. "May they not be separated from the great happiness devoid of suffering. "May they dwell in the great equanimity free from passion, aggression, and prejudice." -Traditional Chant Contemplation of the Four Limitless Ones is a traditional way [...]
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Audio Class and Discussion – True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

By Dave | Published: June 20
[ July 20; July 27; ] In True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart, the renowned Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh offers timeless insight into the nature of real love. With simplicity and warmth, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and freedom. Thich Nhat Hanh presents transformative practices to [...]
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