SONOMA SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER
PROGRAMS
MEDITATION
IN EVERYDAY LIFE
A five-week class taught by Kerry Schwartz and Sheila Cataford
Sundays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2009
10:30-12:30 a.m. $75 general public; $60 members
MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE teaches a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation practice, is suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators, and open to people of any spiritual tradition. Based on the view that basic goodness is a quality inherent in us all, this class also gives practical suggestions for establishing a sitting practice in the midst of our hectic lives. Each of the five Tuesday evening classes allows for open discussion of the challenges we face in our meditation practice and our lives.
Topics:
Peaceful abiding and basic goodness
Gathering the mind and working with emotions
Obstacles to meditation, and solutions
Opening to our genuine heart of sadness
Mindfulness towards the details of our daily life
Meditation and enlightened society
This class is the first in a series of courses called The Way of Shambhala, a path of wisdom teachings and physical practices rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhism. These programs are presented by experienced Shambhala teachers under the guidance of the Shambhala lineage-holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
Pre-requisite: Everyone is welcome. Shambhala Training Level I, The Art of Being Human will be offered the weekend of September 25-27, 2009, at the Sonoma Shambhala Center. Level I is desirable but not required.
Registration: The suggested donation for this class is $75 or $60 for members. (No one is turned away for lack of funds.) For more information or to pre-register contact Kerry Schwartz (kerrygschwartz@gmail.com) or call 415 883-1462.
Meditation Group for Mothers
7 Wednesday Mornings from 8:30am – 9:45am
October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, November 4th, 11th & 18th
Location: Sonoma Shambhala Center
255 West Napa Street
Suite G
Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: Susie Cook
(707) 484-5427
Suggested donation: $7 to $10 each gathering
No one will be turned away for lack of money
All are welcome
LEARN TO MEDITATE at your local Shambhala Center Every Sunday Morning and Tuesday night!
Come and sit with us every Sunday morning at 9:00AM and Tuesday night at 7:00PM. Sitting meditation instruction is provided free of charge at each session. This is basic sitting meditation practice known as "shamatha," which means "calm abiding." Come join us and learn how to meditate. This is for people of all ages and open to everyone at no charge.
Sundays from 9:00-10:15AM and Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00PM. Cushions provided. Tea and refreshments provided. 255 West Napa Street, Suite G, Sonoma (in the Speer Building, next to Copy Store & More). For more information call (707) 935-6333.
