<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>ManchesterShambhala.org</title>
	<atom:link href="http://manchestershambhala.org/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://manchestershambhala.org</link>
	<description>A Shambhala Meditation Group located in Manchester, Vermont</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:32:48 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Second Annual Community Meeting</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/2nd-annual-community-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/2nd-annual-community-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=90</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ 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 [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/2nd-annual-community-meeting/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Vipashyana &amp; Union</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/vipashyana-union/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/vipashyana-union/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=135</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ 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 [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/vipashyana-union/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Meditation in Everyday Life</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/meditation-in-everyday-life/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/meditation-in-everyday-life/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=99</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ 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 [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/meditation-in-everyday-life/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>February Nyinthun</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/february-nyinthun-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/february-nyinthun-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[archive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=88</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ 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.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/february-nyinthun-2010/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Traditional Chinese Qigong Levels 1 &amp; 2</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/traditional-chinese-qigong-levels-1-2/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/traditional-chinese-qigong-levels-1-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[news]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=75</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ 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 &#038; 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 [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/traditional-chinese-qigong-levels-1-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Shambhala Day &#8211; The &#8216;Heart&#8217; of Warriorship</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/shambhala-day-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/shambhala-day-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:53:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[archive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=82</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ February 14; 10:30 to 2:00. ] Please join us on Feb 14th from 10:30am to about 2:30pm for our annual Shambhala Day celebration! Shambhala Day is a celebration of the New Year in accordance with the Tibetan lunar calendar, and this is the year of the Iron Tiger. We also have the auspicious situation in which Shambhala Day falls on Valentine's [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/shambhala-day-2010/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Learn to Meditate in Manchester</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/learn-to-meditate-in-manchester/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/learn-to-meditate-in-manchester/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[news]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=70</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The practice of meditation allows the mind to relax and settle. It&#8217;s a technique that anyone can use to encourage the mind&#8217;s inherent qualities of stability, clarity and mental strength to emerge. The Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group is happy to offer several opportunities in the new year as an introduction to this timeless practice. 

Open [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/learn-to-meditate-in-manchester/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Shambhala Level I: The Art of Being Human</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/level1-art-of-being-human/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/level1-art-of-being-human/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:50:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[news]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=67</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ January 8; 7:00 to 9:00. January 9; 9:00 to 5:00. January 10; 9:00 to 12:00. ] The Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group is honored to present Level I of Shambhala Training with Roger Guest.

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human marks the beginning of the Heart of Warriorship Program which teaches students of any tradition effective tools for meditation. This first Level focuses on the basic technique of mindfulness meditation. [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/level1-art-of-being-human/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>PR Contacts for Local Papers</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/pr-contacts-for-local-papers/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/pr-contacts-for-local-papers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[news]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=63</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[

Vermont News Guide/Pennysaver Press
  


contact
Susan Coons, Editor


phone
802-362-3535 In Manchester T &#038; Th 


&#160;
802-447-3381 In Bennington M &#038; W


email
vng@hersamacornvt.com


&#160;
psnews@hersamacornvt.com


deadline
VNG- Thursday noon for next Wed publication


deadline
PP- Monday for following Tuesday publication (1 week + 1 day)


notes
150 word max. Send press release in body of email, jpgs as attachment


&#160;


Manchester Journal
  


contact
Andrew McKeever, Editor


phone
802-362-2222


email
news@manchesterjournal.com


deadline
Monday noon for Friday [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/pr-contacts-for-local-papers/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Special Nyinthun In November</title>
		<link>http://manchestershambhala.org/special-nyinthun-in-november/</link>
		<comments>http://manchestershambhala.org/special-nyinthun-in-november/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://manchestershambhala.org/?p=60</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[[ November 15; 9:00 to 12:00. 9:00 to 12:00. ] Our monthly nyinthun will be held on Sunday, November 15th from 9am-12pm. We will be alternating sitting and walking meditation, with a short period of yoga in the middle. As always, you are welcome to come for any part of the three hours. Beginners are cordially welcome and meditation instruction will be available. Please join [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://manchestershambhala.org/special-nyinthun-in-november/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
