Prerequisite: Sacred Path – Drala

About The Sacred Path

The Sacred Path is a series of weekend programs for those who have completed Shambhala Training Levels I-V. It introduces further practices to develop warriorship and extend the student’s training in meditation. These practices are based on a societal vision and aspiration to help the world. This training cultivates one’s dignity and natural gifts in order to widen one’s sphere of compassion. Sacred Path covers the material presented in the second half of Chögyam Trungpa’s Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior. 

Shambhala Chicago will offer this five-weekend series via Shambhala Online. We will participate in a live online program led by a senior teacher and also practice together in person with the guidance of a local, experienced meditation instructor. Each weekend is a prerequisite for the next. If necessary, you can watch the programs from home. 

Please register for each weekend separately using the links shown below.  Please indicate “CHICAGO” as your affiliated center and use the registration code shown for each weekend so that Shambhala Chicago can receive a share of the tuition. Weekend is $255 ($199 plus $56 materials fee) each and discounts are available as needed through Shambhala Online.

About the Weekend

Weekend 4: The Four Dignities – Meek and Perky USE REGISTRATION CODE MEEKPERKY50

At this point in the Sacred Path, The Four Dignities (Meek, Perky, Outrageous, Inscrutable) engage a warrior’s maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. The training in the dignities allows one to maintain awareness and delight at each stage.

Meek is a study of the grounded, humble, and gentle aspects of a warrior’s journey. Here one trains to overcome arrogance – the primary obstacle to learning and deepening – and to cultivate curiosity and inquisitiveness. These qualities of Meek are associated with the Tiger, who feels the earth beneath them with full awareness – carefully placing each large paw with care and finely tuned senses.

As the second of the four dignities, Perky focuses on cultivating sharp, vibrant, and uplifted energy through natural discipline. Overcoming the trap of doubt, the warrior of perky is able to accomplish their activities with a sense of dignity and ease. The qualities of Perky are associated with the Snow Lion which effortlessly leaps from mountain top to mountain top.

Come join this enriching and profound exploration of the first two of the four dignities and invite the joyful energies of Meek and Perky even more deeply into your life!

To Register:

Click here to register with Shambhala Online. If you need a program discount, request that first.  After receiving your discount, please identify CHICAGO as your center and be sure to use the unique course code next to each link. If you have any questions at all, please contact us via email.