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At the Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center, we offer programs and classes in: Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, meditation, yoga and other contemplative disciplines as well as free individual meditation instruction. View all our programs below, or choose a category from the list on the let. Register Online! Many classes and events are open to the public, and some have prerequisites, please click on links for more info. Online registration through Pay Pal is available. For more info or questions, please contact the center directly via email or at 303-444-0190 x 100. Our Generosity Policy Our policy is not to turn away anyone due to financial concerns. Read more about our generosity policy.
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Introductory Programs  Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being HumanSeptember 2nd - September 23rd In Level One, we learn to experience the world as sacred and to see basic goodness as our birthright. The ancient wisdom of Shambhala comes alive in our daily existence. Shambhala Training is a path of meditation that develops fearlessness, confidence, op More Labor Day - Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center CLOSED September 6th The Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center will be closed on Labor Day. More  MEDITATION in Everyday LifeSeptember 8th - October 6th This course is open to all and covers peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and the challenges one faces in bringing the awareness of meditation into our daily life. Meets for five Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 9:00pm. More  Mindfulness-Based Stress ReductionSeptember 14th - November 2nd The foundation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the cultivation of mindfulness - clear, non-judgmental attention to the present moment - with regard to the ongoing experience of body, feelings, emotions, and mind. More Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being HumanSeptember 16th - October 7th Shambhala Training is a meditation path that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and toward our world. It welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path. More  Boulder Sangha RetreatSeptember 17th - September 16th Enjoy group practice sessions (all levels of practice), talks by senior teachers, community discussion, and celebration! The weekend will culminate in the Harvest of Peace with an international address by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Feel free to attend all More Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being HumanSeptember 24th - September 26th Shambhala Training is a meditation path that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and toward our world. It welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path. More  Beginning to MeditateSeptember 25th An Introduction to meditation led by senior teachers, including meditation instruction and practice, talk, group discussions, posture work and refreshments. Basic meditation can become part of any spiritual path. Beginners and experienced practitioners wh More  Level II: The Birth of the WarriorSeptember 30th - October 21st Building on the foundation of the meditation practice introduced in Shambhala Training Level I, we explore how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world we live in. More MEDITATION in Everyday LifeOctober 5th - November 2nd This course is open to all and covers peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and the challenges one faces in bringing the awareness of meditation into our daily life. Meets for five Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 9:00pm. More  Contentment in Everyday LifeOctober 20th - November 17th CONTENTMENT, simplicity, and mindfulness are connected with the precision of the hinayana , the teachings that form the foundation of the Buddhist path. This course also presents the practice of contemplation. More Beginning to MeditateOctober 30th An Introduction to meditation led by senior teachers, including meditation instruction and practice, talk, group discussions, posture work and refreshments. Basic meditation can become part of any spiritual path. Beginners and experienced practitioners wh More  Arousing the Motivation for True Freedom from SamsaraNovember 6th On Saturday, November 6, Acharya Ferguson will be giving talks related to the practice of taking refuge. Whether or not you wish to take the Refuge Vow, you are welcome to attend this one-day program. More Contentment in Everyday LifeNovember 9th - December 14th CONTENTMENT, simplicity, and mindfulness are connected with the precision of the hinayana , the teachings that form the foundation of the Buddhist path. This course also presents the practice of contemplation. More Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being HumanNovember 12th - November 14th Shambhala Training is a meditation path that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and toward our world. It welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path. More Beginning to MeditateNovember 27th An Introduction to meditation led by senior teachers, including meditation instruction and practice, talk, group discussions, posture work and refreshments. Basic meditation can become part of any spiritual path. Beginners and experienced practitioners wh More  Good Morning Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened HeartJanuary 6th - January 27th (2011) Allowing our heart and intuition to open, we can communicate directly with the world. Connecting with the world, and communicating with it more directly, permits us to experience our heart and the ways we respond to experience. Rather than using those More  JOY in Everyday LifeJanuary 12th - February 9th (2011) Joy in Everyday Life This course expands the meditation experience by cultivating the noble-heart of the mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion.Through practical methods, we develop kindness toward ourselves an More Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being HumanJanuary 14th - January 16th (2011) Shambhala Training is a meditation path that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and toward our world. It welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path. More JOY in Everyday LifeJanuary 25th - February 22nd (2011) This course expands the meditation experience by cultivating the noble-heart of the mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion.Through practical methods, we develop kindness toward ourselves and others. We emphasize t More Way of Shambhala Level II: Birth of the WarriorJanuary 28th - January 30th (2011) Shambhala Training LEVEL II intensifies the discipline of meditation practice, enabling participants to work with obstacles that may have arisen as meditation practice develops. We explore how habitual ways of thinking and experiencing obscure the raw More MEDITATION in Everyday Life February 3rd - March 3rd (2011) Beginning New Way of Shambhala Cycle Meditation in Everyday Life presents peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. By deepening our experience and understanding of ourselv More  Way of Shambhala Level III: The Warrior in the WorldFebruary 11th - February 13th (2011) In Shambhala Training Level III we work in a deliberate way. We make an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can ventu More MEDITATION in Everyday Life March 8th - April 12th (2011) Beginning New Way of Shambhala Cycle Meditation in Everyday Life presents peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. By deepening our experience and understanding of ourselves More CONTENTMENT in Everyday LifeMarch 10th - April 14th (2011) CONTENTMENT, simplicity, and mindfulness are connected with the precision of the hinayana, the teachings that form the foundation of the Buddhist path. And in Shambhala, the meek dignity of the tiger brings alive this simplicity and mindfulness into the p More Way of Shambhala Level I: The Art of Being HumanMarch 11th - March 13th (2011) In Level One, we learn to experience the world as sacred and to see basic goodness as our birthright. The ancient wisdom of Shambhala comes alive in our daily existence. Shambhala Training is a path of meditation that develops fearlessness, confidence, op More Way of Shambhala Level II: Birth of the WarriorApril 15th - April 17th (2011) Shambhala Training LEVEL II intensifies the discipline of meditation practice, enabling participants to work with obstacles that may have arisen as meditation practice develops. We explore how habitual ways of thinking and experiencing obscure the raw br More CONTENTMENT in Everyday LifeApril 19th (2011) CONTENTMENT, simplicity, and mindfulness are connected with the precision of the hinayana, the teachings that form the foundation of the Buddhist path. And in Shambhala, the meek dignity of the tiger brings alive this simplicity and mindfulness into the p More JOY in Everyday LifeApril 21st - May 19th (2011) This course expands the meditation experience by cultivating the noble-heart of the mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion.Through practical methods, we develop kindness toward ourselves and others. We emphasize t More Way of Shambhala Level III: The Warrior in the WorldApril 29th - May 1st (2011) In Shambhala Training Level III we work in a deliberate way. We make an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can ventu More Way of Shambhala Level I: The Art of Being HumanMay 6th - May 8th (2011) In Level One, we learn to experience the world as sacred and to see basic goodness as our birthright. The ancient wisdom of Shambhala comes alive in our daily existence. Shambhala Training is a path of meditation that develops fearlessness, confidence, op More Way of Shambhala Level I: The Art of Being HumanJune 17th - June 19th (2011) In Level One, we learn to experience the world as sacred and to see basic goodness as our birthright. The ancient wisdom of Shambhala comes alive in our daily existence. Shambhala Training is a path of meditation that develops fearlessness, confidence, op More Schedule does not reflect all ongoing programs at the Boulder Shambhala Center. We also offer: daily and weekly community practice, community groups, and family programs. For more info, please call the BSMC at 303-444-0190, x100. |
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