Seeing The Patterns That Hold Us

“When we slow down, when we relax with our fear, we find sadness, which is calm and gentle.  Sadness hits you in your heart and your body produces a tear.”
                                        Chogyam Trungpa, from Shambhala:  The Sacred Path 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.

Similar to The Art of Being Human, this weekend retreat includes

• Guided meditation instruction
• Talks on meditation
• Group discussion
• Silent periods
• Periods of group sitting meditation
• “Zen-style” walking meditation

This weekend is a follow-up to The Art of Being Human and the second in a series of Shambhala Training weekend retreats. 

Shambhala vision teaches that, in the face of the world’s great problems, we can be heroic and kind at the same time.
         —Chogyam Trungpa, Shambhala, The Sacred Path of the Warrior.

This weekend retreat is offered without a fixed cost and is supported by donations.  Please pay what works for you.

Donations can be made during the registration process via PayPal, at any time online here, or by etransfer to [email protected]. Please make a note of program name.

Your donations are greatly appreciated, making these events available to others. Thank you!

This event takes place at the Halifax Shambhala Centre, an inclusive and accessible community space. You can find other public and introductory events here.

The Halifax Shambhala Centre maintains a SCENT-FREE environment.  Please DO NOT wear or use any scented products.  Many of us are highly allergic.

Please note that open beverage containers (glasses, cups etc) are not allowed in the shrine rooms. You are encouraged to bring your water bottle and/or travel mug.  No single-use plastic bottles, please.