Shambhala Training: Levels 1-2

The Art of Being Human When we truly create the time and space to dive fully into meditation practice, we begin to glimpse that goodness – rather than confusion – is the unconditional foundation of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuinely kind and compassionate human beings. [Image: re-link pending] Birth of the Warrior Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in The Art of Being Human , we want to go further. Meditation practice helps us to examine our states of mind without trying to change them, allowing us to observe how we create a "cocoon" out of our habititual patterns and habits. These old habits and patterns become more transparent, encouraging us to open up to ourselves and our world around us. This is transformational in how we see and treat life's situations. An Immersive In-person Training in Meditation The Art of Being Human and Birth of the Warrior are the first two levels in the Shambhala Training series. This is a path that invites all seekers to cultivate both inner gentleness and strength. Through a series of contemplative workshops, Shambhala Training reveals simple yet profound techniques of mindfulness-awareness meditation. No matter whether you are new or experienced, or come from other spiritual traditions these meditation techniques have proven universally valuable. Join us and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Karmê Chöling nestled on 500 acres of tranquil wooded forests and fields. This is an ideal setting for our intimate gathering where we will have shared meditation, insightful discussions, communal meals, and leisurely moments that foster connections of the heart and spirit. Teachings & Activities Guided meditation instruction Group sitting meditation Talks on meditation Group discussion Silent periods Walking meditation No Prerequisites:  Everyone is welcome! Note: A 50% deposit is required to reserve your accommodation. Arrival & Departure Friday, please arrive 3:00 - 6:00pm for registration. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. The program will officially begin at 7:30pm. On Monday, the program will finish by 12:30pm with lunch afterwards. Cancellation Policy Approximately two weeks before the start date of a program we confirm that we have sufficient numbers to hold the event. On the rare occasion when enrollment is too low, we may need to cancel a program. If this happens, we will notify all registered participants as soon as possible and provide a full refund of the program and accommodation fees paid to us. The center is not responsible for airfare or other travel expenses incurred. For this reason we recommend purchasing refundable travel tickets or travel insurance whenever possible. Getting Here Visit our Directions and Transportation page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling including our Rideshare board.