Shambhala Training: Levels 3-5
Warrior in the World, Awakened Heart & Open Sky
Continuing the Journey
Of Mindfulness and Awareness
Immerse yourself in this in-person retreat as we continue the Shambhala Training series. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of Karmê Chöling. 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.
Warrior in the World
Engaging in the World Directly
Warrior in the world is awakening to the immediacy and brilliance of our sense perceptions. Through direct perception we can engage in the world with a confidence that is open and vulnerable to what we experience. By intimately engaging with our perceptions we become fearless, gentle and alive!
Bringing the mindfulness and awareness developed in our meditation sessions "off the cushion" we take it into our everyday life. When we learn to integrate our sense perceptions into daily activities we develop a passion for the phenomenal world. Our genuine confidence, humour and personal dignity comes forth.
Awakened Heart
Extending Fully to Others with Kindness
In this level, we discover that through opening our hearts, we are able to connect more deeply with the world. By trusting in our innate goodness and being willing to experience the sharp edges of reality, we can increasingly expand our capacity to communicate genuinely with others.
Rather than using our experiences to fall back into old habits, we can use them as reminders to further wake up and open. When we approach our life in this open and inquisitive way, we are letting it touch our heart. And in return our heart is awakened and responds to that touch.
In this level we will expand our meditation practice further, exploring real techniques for how to be even more present, with more care and curiosity, to both ourselves and others.
Open Sky
Finding the Clear Open Sky of Mind
In this level, we continue to expand our awareness, finding the open clear sky of mind – a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. As our awareness is sharpened, and through trusting our nature, we can let go into the present moment.
Immersive Meditation Training
When we allow ourselves the time and space to fully engage in meditation practice, we discover our ability to experience and settle into the present moment. It is through extended practice sessions that we are able to open and relax with who we are, where we are.
Each of the Shambhala Training levels offers a subtle but powerful variation on the basic meditation technique. These empower us with a full range of mindfulness-awareness practices that guide us and give us tools for our journey.
Through these meditation techniques we uncover qualities that we all seek; our inherent dignity, kindness to ourselves and others, confidence in and the ability to - open and engage fully with our life.
Teachings & Activities
In this program
- Guided meditation instruction
- Talks on meditation
- Group discussion
- Silent periods
- Periods of group sitting meditation
- “Zen-style” walking meditation
Prerequisites: Shambhala Training Levels I-2, The Art of Being Human & Birth of the Warrior are the prerequisites for Shambhala Training Levels 3-5.
Note: A 50% deposit is required to reserve your accommodation.
Pricing
Karmê Chöling values its commitment to making programs affordable and available to all who wish to study with us. To support this commitment we provide two program price options.
Generosity Price: $480.00
You're able to help us with this commitment by choosing the "Generosity Price". The money above the basic tuition cost goes into a scholarship fund for those who might not be able to attend a program otherwise.
Tuition: $399.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations, which will be added during the registration process.
Policies
Payment Policies:
Please read the payment policy before proceeding with registration.
Financial Aid:
Karmê Chöling offers full-time student discounts, scholarships and other financial aid.
Program Credit:
If using existing program credit to pay for a program, you must pre-register for this program at least two weeks prior to the program start date by calling the front desk (802-633-2384 x3000). Program credit may not be used to pay for housing or practice materials and may not be used on or after arrival day.
Instructors
Richard Sylvester began his journey in the Shambhala world in 1978. His early training was within the NYC community and at Karmê Chöling, filling various roles as co-coordinator of the Ashe Society and Warrior of The Shambala Lodge. After leaving New York in 1998 Richard spent 10 years leading a Shambhala Group on Nantucket Island, while playing with his jazz ensemble, working as a contemplative counselor and teaching on and off the island. He later spent 14 years in Rhode Island, eventually holding the seat of Shastri for the Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence. There he taught many programs as a student of SMR, and as The Center's main teacher, while on The Scorpion Seal Path. He now resides in Milford Connecticut, playing music, delightfully engaged in his private therapy practice, and leading a small shambhala study group. Richard is a student of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
Janet Romaine is a Buddhist teacher and meditation instructor, who has been teaching Shambhala Training since 1980. She is a now-retired professor of business at Saint Anselm College. She lives in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Instructors:
Richard Sylvester
Janet Romaine
Date & Time Details:
Location:
On-Land
Program Fee:
Generosity Price - $480
Tuition - $399
Room/Meals Fee:
This will be added in during the registration process.
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Getting to Karmê Chöling:
Contact Us:
Karmê Chöling
(802) 633-2384
info@karmecholing.org
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