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Location: Bangkok Shambhala Meditation Center

Café Shambhala

This weekly event includes group meditation, followed by reading of a chapter from the current book, followed by group discussion on the material,  plus refreshments and social time at the end.
 
Readings and discussions are based on the book, Smile at Fear, Awakening the True Heart of Bravery”, by Chögyam Trungpa.  Many of us, without even realizing it, are dominated by fear. We might be aware of some of our fears—perhaps we are afraid of public speaking, of financial hardship, or of losing a loved one. Chögyam Trungpa shows us that most of us suffer from a far more pervasive fearfulness: fear of ourselves. We feel ashamed and embarrassed to look at our feelings or acknowledge our styles of thinking and acting; we don’t want to face the reality of our moment-to-moment experience.  It is this fear that keeps us trapped in cycles of suffering, despair, and distress.  In Smile at Fear, Chögyam Trungpa offers us a vision of moving beyond fear to discover the innate bravery, trust, and delight in life that lies at the core of our being. Drawing on the Shambhala Buddhist teachings, he explains how we can each become a spiritual warrior—a person who faces each moment of life with openness and fearlessness.
 
You won’t need to have your own copy, but if you’re joining remotely, it would be good to have it to help you follow along… We’ll read aloud together.  Join the class by Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/ryj-qvkf-jrt or attend in person at the Shambhala Center.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meditate in a supportive group setting, learn about the principles of meditation, and to meet and mingle with fellow practitioners (bring your friends)! We welcome both newcomers and familiar faces. No previous experience needed. Come to one class, or come every week.

This is a drop-in session.  No previous attendance, registration, or fee is required to attend.  Suggested Donation 100 Baht (minimum).   The Bangkok Shambhala Center (which is a Thai non-profit Association) remains open because of the ongoing generosity of our members and program participants.  

Contributions can be made in cash at the class, or by bank transfer to our account;

Shambhala Mandala Association
Bangkok Bank, Silom Branch
Account #:  118-327-3182
Swift (Routing) Code: BKK BTH BK

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2024-12-11 07:11:13