Shambhala Day – The ‘Heart’ of Warriorship

By Dave | Published: January 1
February 14
10:30to2:00

Year of the Metal TigerPlease 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 Day, so please consider adding our celebration to your special holiday plans! Everyone is welcome, including family and friends. Read More »

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Learn to Meditate in Manchester

By Dave | Published: December 18

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.

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Shambhala Level I: The Art of Being Human

By Dave | Published: December 18
January 8
7:00to9:00
January 9
9:00to5:00
January 10
9:00to12:00

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. By settling our minds, we begin to see the magic of the world beyond our habitual filters, and experience the quality of basic goodness which can neither be created nor destroyed. Shambhala Training is recommended for new and experienced meditators, as well as for those looking to enrich their existing spiritual tradition. The weekend includes meditation training and practice, talks by a senior teacher, individual meetings with the directors, and group discussions.

The weekend begins with a talk on Friday evening, January 8th at 7:00 pm. The program continues Saturday, January 9th from 9-5 and Sunday, January 10th from 9-noon.

Cost for the weekend is $100 and includes a continental breakfast each morning, plus a reception at the end of the program. For more information or to register, please contact Bethany at 802-375-6353.

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PR Contacts for Local Papers

By Dave | Published: December 15
Vermont News Guide/Pennysaver Press
contact Susan Coons, Editor
phone 802-362-3535 In Manchester T & Th
  802-447-3381 In Bennington M & W
email vng@hersamacornvt.com
  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
 
Manchester Journal
contact Andrew McKeever, Editor
phone 802-362-2222
email news@manchesterjournal.com
deadline Monday noon for Friday publication (no guarantee on which week release will get in, based on space availability)
notes Send press release in body of email
 
Bennington Banner
contact Jim Therrien
email jtherrien@benningtonbanner.com
  news@benningtonbanner.com
contact Stephanie Ryan, Arts Editor
phone 802-447-7567 ext 111
email sryan@benningtonbanner.com
deadline Monday (or Tuesday?) for Thursday Publication
notes Send press release in body of email, jpgs as attachment
 
Rutland Herald/Barre-Montpelier Times Argus
link use this link to submit press release
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Special Nyinthun In November

By Dave | Published: November 10
November 15
9:00to12:00
9:00to12:00

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 us after the nyinthun for a celebration of the Sakyong’s birthday! Cake, sake, toasts, offerings and general merriment!

Also occurring on the weekend of Nov 14th-15th: Ashe Acharya John Rockwell will be offering refuge vows at Karme Choling in Barnet, VT. A talk and interviews with aspiring participants will occur on Nov 14, and the vow ceremony will be on the morning of Nov 15. If you are interested in participating, please contact Yvan Larrivee at yvan@karmecholing.org.

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