SMCA is teaming up with Pioneer Valley for this weekend retreat. This retreat is in Northampton, MA.

In Warrior in the World, the third of the Shambhala Training retreats, we work to extend the mindfulness and awareness we have cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. As we awaken to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with confidence and vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and alive.

During the Warrior in the World retreat, the warrior leaves the stuffiness of the cocoon to explore the world with direct perception. This can ignite a life long love of the phenomenal world, one based not on the reference points of hope and fear or gain and loss, but on joy and appreciation. As we journey along this path, we develop genuine confidence, humor, and personal dignity.

Like all other Shambhala Training levels, this retreat will include meditation instruction, ample time for meditation practice, one-on-one meetings to clarify questions, talks by senior teachers, and group discussion and meals.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Shambhala Training 1: The Art of Being Human, and Shambhala Training 2: Birth of the Warrior, are required for this weekend. 

Those who have prior meditation experience may participate without prerequisites with the permission of the director.  Please contact Elizabeth Peterson at [email protected] .

Open Door Policy:

Our intent is to share the Shambhala Buddhist teachings with all who are interested in participating, regardless of financial circumstances.

Most of our programs have a Sustaining amount  — which represents the amount needed to cover the center’s costs, and includes things such as our rent, materials and supplies, etc.

Our programs also have an Enriching amount  — for those who are able to offer more than the Sustaining Fee. Your generosity in offering the Enriching Fee helps cover the costs for those who are not able to pay the full amount.

Additionally, if you are able to give more, or if the Sustaining price is an obstacle, please click the “Price that fits me” option when registering. We ask if needing a discount, that you pay as close to the Sustaining price as possible.