Learn to Meditate in Manchester

The practice of meditation allows the mind to relax and settle. It's a technique that anyone can use to encourage the mind'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 House – Tuesday, Jan 5, 7-9pm

All are welcome to join us for meditation instruction, a talk by one of our teachers, and social time with refreshments. Free.

Shambhala Level I: The Art of Being Human – Friday, Jan 8 – Sunday, Jan 10

This introductory level weekend includes meditation training and practice, talks by a senior instructor, individual meetings, and group discussions. This is the first of 5 levels which provide a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation practice, emphasizing the development of genuineness, confidence, humor, and dignity within the complexity of daily life. The program runs Friday 7-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 9am-noon. Cost for the weekend is $100 and includes continental breakfasts and a reception at the end of the program. Please register.

Meditation in Everyday Life – Tuesday evenings, Jan 19 – Feb 16, 7-9pm

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. Cost for 5-week course is $50. Please register.

Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group is located at 107B Bonnet Street, Manchester, VT. We are on the 2nd floor of the red barn.

For more information or to register for programs, please contact Bethany at 802-375-6353.