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Dharma and Dharma Art
Montreal 1225 boulevard St-Joseph Est, suite 201, Montréal, QC, CANADAThe contemplative arts and the Buddhadharma can inform and enhance one another as effective liberation practices.
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Contemplative Photography and the Path of Perception
Montreal 1225 boulevard St-Joseph Est, suite 201, Montréal, QC, CANADANalanda Miksang contemplative photography is, in part, based on Chogyam Trungpa’s Dharma Art teachings: The Three Levels of Perception.
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Contemplative Photography and Liberation: The Outer and Inner Teachings
Shambhala Online PO Box 440067 Aurora CO , UNITED STATESThis course will take you into the world of contemplative photography. A basic introduction to the practice of contemplative photography will be explored—as well as the liberation aspects of this practice.
USD 199
Contemplative Photography and Liberation: The Outer and Inner Teachings—Cohort I
Shambhala Online PO Box 440067 Aurora CO , UNITED STATESRegister here Contemplative Photography and Liberation: The Outer and Inner Teachings—Cohort I
USD 199
Contemplative Photography and Liberation: The Outer and Inner Teachings—Cohort II
Shambhala Online PO Box 440067 Aurora CO , UNITED STATESRegister here Contemplative Photography and Liberation: The Outer and Inner Teachings—Cohort II
USD 199
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The Way of Flowers: Exploring Ikebana as a Mindfulness Practice
Shambhala Online PO Box 440067 Aurora CO , UNITED STATESJoin us as we explore ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to enrich your meditation practice and experience mindfulness in everyday life.
USD 149
Contemplative Creativity Lab: Unblocking our Pathway [Online]
Seattle 3107 E Harrison St, Seattle, WA, UNITED STATESContemplative Creatitivity Lab is an extension of the Shambhala Art/ Dharma Art teachings. Shambhala Art celebrates art that springs from the meditative mind.
USD 15
July Ikebana
Albany 747 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, UNITED STATESEnjoy summer flowers! Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome.
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Drala Meditation Hike: Nehalem Bay and Ocean Beach
Off Site - Portland 3439 SE Hawthorne Blvd #409, Portland, OR, UNITED STATESJoin us for a Drala Hike where we will quiet the mind in order to open ourselves to the wisdom of nature and the Drala energies of the Pacific Northwest.
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Miksang Metropolis Perceived (Online)
Toronto 670 Bloor St W., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, CANADAMany of us live in urban environments. This exploration engages the urban scene as a lived world phenomenal expression. It is a wild mash up of different perceptual modalities and different levels of
perception. This course is contemplative, practical,
CAD 130.00
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Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Advanced
Dechen Chöling Le Mas Marvent, Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, FRANCEInstructor training for advanced Kyudo practitioners. The programme will be led by Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata XXI, Sensei.
EUR 480
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Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Combined
Dechen Chöling Le Mas Marvent, Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, FRANCEInstructor training for Kyudo practitioners combining the advanced and public programs led by Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata XXI, Sensei.
EUR 800
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Flower Arranging Workshop [In-Person]
Seattle 3107 E Harrison St, Seattle, WA, UNITED STATESWe are honored and delighted that Sujata Kothari, who teaches flower arranging in her home in India, has agreed to provide a basic workshop for us at Shambhala Center.
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Ikebana workshop with Mrs. Sally Yukawa
Main Shrine Room - Vancouver 256 West 7th Avenue, Unit 208, Vancouver, BC, CANADAJoin Sogetsu ikebana teacher Mrs. Yukawa for an exploration of the Japanese Way of Flowers.
CAD 80
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Kyudo: The Way of the Bow – Open to all
Dechen Chöling Le Mas Marvent, Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, FRANCEOpen to all. Kyudo is a living tradition of meditative archery. Learn and practice this powerful and highly refined contemplative art. Taught in English by Kanjuro Shibata XXI, Sensei. Open to all.
EUR 480
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Drala Event: Blueberry Pick, Meditation and Social
Off Site - Portland 3439 SE Hawthorne Blvd #409, Portland, OR, UNITED STATESJoin us for a drala hike where we will quiet the mind in order to open ourselves to the wisdom of nature and the drala energies of the Pacific Northwest.
USD 15
Exiting the Head and Entering the Body: A four-week meditation course
Bangkok 118/79 Young Place, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 3rd Floor (next to the elevator), Bangkok, Bangkok, THAILANDTaught by Bhumpat Ngamyingsanga (Chin). Sundays, August 4th - 25th, from 2pm - 3:30pm.
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Body-Mind Centering® meets Maitri Space Awareness
Dechen Chöling Le Mas Marvent, Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, FRANCEDrawing on both the Maitri Space Awareness and Body-Mind Centering® approaches, we will learn to open our heart and senses with courage, mindfulness and respect. A journey of discovery into our innate wisdom: a compass for navigating challenging times.
EUR 700
Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio [Online] – DATE CANCELED
Seattle 3107 E Harrison St, Seattle, WA, UNITED STATESContemplative Creativity Lab is an extension of the Shambhala Art/ Dharma Art teachings. Shambhala Art celebrates art that springs from the meditative mind.
USD 5
Kyudo Class
Main Shrine Room - Halifax 1084 Tower Road, Halifax, NS, CANADAFind out more about this ancient contemplative art and all its minute details.
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Experience the Power of Loving-Kindness in Action, through Psychodrama (a Benefit for PVSC)
Pioneer Valley 191 Main Street, Northampton, MA, UNITED STATESParticipate, or just watch, to experience a core Buddhist practice, the practice of loving-kindness, through the immersive technique of dramatization (psycho-drama).
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Cultivating Stillness in the West Loop
Chicago 37 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL, UNITED STATESDuring the Democratic National Convention, the Shambhala Center will be open for meditation and quiet reflection. All are welcome.
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Karuna Training – Session 1 out of 5
Dechen Chöling Le Mas Marvent, Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, FRANCETraining in contemplative psychology. This is the first in a series of five in-person retreats combining Tibetan Buddhist principles with contemplative practice, skills development, embodiment training, ongoing group interaction and community support.
Kyudo Class
Main Shrine Room - Halifax 1084 Tower Road, Halifax, NS, CANADAFind out more about this ancient contemplative art and all its minute details.
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Embodying the Four Immeasurables: Equanimity and Sympathetic Joy
Pioneer Valley 191 Main Street, Northampton, MA, UNITED STATESDuring this workshop, you are welcome to continue what was started in the spring- or to join anew- in deep study and practice of the Four Immeasurables: loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity.
USD 160
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Color Plus Plus
Montreal 1225 boulevard St-Joseph Est, suite 201, Montréal, QC, CANADAFound Modern Art
CAD 100
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September Ikebana
Albany 747 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, UNITED STATESFeeling the first touch of fall. Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome.
Kyudo Class
Main Shrine Room - Halifax 1084 Tower Road, Halifax, NS, CANADAFind out more about this ancient contemplative art and all its minute details.
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Grief on the Path of Dharma – FES Presents (in person and online)
Boulder 1345 Spruce St., Boulder, CO, UNITED STATESPresented by the Foundation for Enlightened Society
With Miriam Tarcov, Jon Barbieri, Bryan Welch, & Colin Stubbert
Moderated by Judy Lief
Stitch Circle (Online)
Los Angeles PO Box 411206, Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATESWhat happens when you combine meditation with stitching? You get the Stitch Circle circle! This event is for Stitchers and Non-Stitchers alike.
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Drala Meditation Hike: Oak Island
Off Site - Portland 3439 SE Hawthorne Blvd #409, Portland, OR, UNITED STATESJoin us for a drala hike where we will quiet the mind in order to open ourselves to the wisdom of nature and the drala energies of the Pacific Northwest.
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Miksang: Contemplative Photography and the Path of Perception
Montreal 1225 boulevard St-Joseph Est, suite 201, Montréal, QC, CANADAIntroduction to Contemplative Photography
CAD 90
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Qigong 3 – The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and Qigong
Minneapolis 2931 Grand Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATESFor those who have completed Qigong 1 and 2.
USD 200
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Kado-Ikebana Instructor Training 2024
Dechen Chöling Le Mas Marvent, Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, FRANCEThis teacher’s training continues to cultivate a mind/heart that is always open.
The programme is by invitation only.
EUR 380
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Drala Meditation Hike: Silver Falls State Park (Silverton, OR)
Off Site - Portland 3439 SE Hawthorne Blvd #409, Portland, OR, UNITED STATESJoin us for a Drala Hike where we will quiet the mind in order to open ourselves to the wisdom of nature and the Drala energies of the Pacific Northwest.
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Soundscapes: Explorations in Sound & Movement
Vancouver 256 West 7th Avenue, Unit 208, Vancouver, BC, CANADAJoin us for an interactive exploration of meditation, improvised sound, and movement. Together with live improvisational musicians, you are invited to reconnect to your natural sense of freedom, spontaneity, and connection.
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Hippie India: Dreamers and Seekers in the Land of Nirvana
Lexington 305 West Maxwell St, Lexington, KY, UNITED STATESFollow the 1970s Hippie Trail from Europe to India and explore what has happened since then
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Autumn Reflection: Seasonal Tea Appreciation & Taoist Qigong
Berkeley 2288 Fulton St. Ste 202, Berkeley, CA, UNITED STATESEnjoy a glimpse of the Taoist way of living in harmony with the seasons in this leisurely day of practice. We’ll wander free-and-easy through spring, summer, autumn, and winter with seasonal tea appreciation, supported by Taoist qigong ...
USD 100
Stitch Circle (Online)
Los Angeles PO Box 411206, Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATESWhat happens when you combine meditation with stitching? You get the Stitch Circle circle! This event is for Stitchers and Non-Stitchers alike.
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Meditating With The Body
Vancouver 256 West 7th Avenue, Unit 208, Vancouver, BC, CANADAIn this two day workshop, Lidija Rekert combines meditation with the body with the classical stages of resting the mind meditation.
CAD 80
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Taoist Qigong Levels 1 & 2 (In Person)
Denver 2305 S Syracuse Way, Suite 214, Denver CO, CO, UNITED STATESQigong is designed to cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through Taoist practices that integrate movement, breath, and qi (or internal energy) to promote health and longevity.
USD 150
Writing Deep Haiku Through the Lens of Deep Ecology
Shambhala Online PO Box 440067 Aurora CO , UNITED STATESThis is a deep study haiku course including a basic introduction to “the way of Haiku," as well as Daoism, Chinese Contemplative Poetry and the Deep Ecology teachings while guiding participants through how to create Classic Contemplative Haiku.
USD 199
Ikebana setup
Lower Meditation Hall - Victoria 1-2033 Belmont Avenue, Victoria, BC, CANADAStaff tidy up the Ikebana in all areas of the building
Writing Deep Haiku Through the Lens of Deep Ecology – Cohort I
Shambhala Online PO Box 440067 Aurora CO , UNITED STATESRegister here for Writing Deep Haiku Through the Lens of Deep Ecology - Cohort I
USD 199
Writing Deep Haiku Through the Lens of Deep Ecology – Cohort II
Shambhala Online PO Box 440067 Aurora CO , UNITED STATESRegister here for Writing Deep Haiku Through the Lens of Deep Ecology - Cohort II
USD 199
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The Magic Mirror – Creating the Awakened World: A Dharma Art Weekend
Main Shrine Room - Halifax 1084 Tower Road, Halifax, NS, CANADAThis weekend workshop will guide artists and meditators to the heart of creativity, looking deep into the nature of the creative mind to be incorporated into various performance media and practice methods.
CAD 75
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Autumn Reflections: Seasonal Tea Appreciation and Taoist Qigong
Boulder 1345 Spruce St., Boulder, CO, UNITED STATESEnjoy a glimpse of the Taoist way of living in harmony with the seasons in this leisurely day of practice, using tea appreciation to explore the current seasonal transition, supported by the Taoist qigong of the Limitless Gate Lineage
USD 100
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Art as Practice, Art as Play: Meditation and the Creative Process
London 27 Belmont Close, London, UNITED KINGDOMWe invite you to join us for a day of exploring our creativity. Open to everyone, whether you consider yourself an artist or not.
GBP 35
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November Ikebana
Albany 747 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, UNITED STATESBeginning to enjoy the beauty of bare branches. Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome.
Silent Letters: Meditation & Western Calligraphy – Level 1, 2 and 3 (in person)
Toronto 670 Bloor St W., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, CANADAJoin teacher Donald Eckler at this weekend program for both beginner and experienced calligraphers who wish to pursue the timeless art form from a contemplative perspective. Spots are limited to 10 people to give attendees plenty of personal attention and
CAD 125
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Compassion, Chant and Song
London 27 Belmont Close, London, UNITED KINGDOMWe invite you to join us for a day of understanding and developing compassion using our voices.
GBP 35
Ikebana setup
Lower Meditation Hall - Victoria 1-2033 Belmont Avenue, Victoria, BC, CANADAStaff tidy up the Ikebana in all areas of the building
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Lets Write Together! November 2024
Albany 747 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, UNITED STATESInspired by Natalia Goldberg's 'The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language, join us for a morning meditation, movement, and writing retreat. All welcome, Instruction will be provided
USD 30
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Embodiment Awareness Through Movement Part Two – Caring for Us All
Atlanta 1447 Church Street, Decatur, GA, UNITED STATESAn exploration of spirituality and race using meditation and Social Presencing Theater, loving kindness and compassion practices along with collective embodiment practices to experience the interdependence and connection that we have with all beings.
USD 150.00
Ikebana setup
Lower Meditation Hall - Victoria 1-2033 Belmont Avenue, Victoria, BC, CANADAStaff tidy up the Ikebana in all areas of the building
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Contemplative Mind, Spontaneous Brush (In-Person)
Toronto 670 Bloor St W., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, CANADAProfessional artist and experienced meditation and yoga practitioner Heather Midori Yamada leads this introductory class of exercises using calligraphy brushes, Japanese washi papers, and high-quality sumi. No experience is necessary to join; all are welc
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Quatre actions puissantes pour chaque moment de la vie – Salon Art Shambhala
Teacher Suite - Marseille 55 rue Jaubert, Marseille, FRANCESecret au-delà de la pensée. Secret beyond thought
EUR 110
Stitch Circle (Online)
Los Angeles PO Box 411206, Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATESWhat happens when you combine meditation with stitching? You get the Stitch Circle circle! This event is for Stitchers and Non-Stitchers alike.
Ikebana setup
Lower Meditation Hall - Victoria 1-2033 Belmont Avenue, Victoria, BC, CANADAStaff tidy up the Ikebana in all areas of the building
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December Ikebana
Albany 747 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, UNITED STATESLet's play with holiday flowers! Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome.
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Winter retreat: Miksang and contemplative journaling
Dechen Chöling Le Mas Marvent, Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, FRANCEAs the year comes to a close, come create, dream and recharge your batteries with the contemplative practices of Miksang photography, writing and creativity.
EUR 300
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Sit – Breathe – Walk – Sing: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness and Creativity
Dechen Chöling Le Mas Marvent, Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, FRANCEStart off 2025 with this reatreat on The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, as taught by Chögyam Trungpa, we explore how they connect to creativity, playfulness and improvisation, including practices of movement and voice. Open to everyone!
EUR 360
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Qigong 1 & 2: Peaceful Body Peaceful Mind
Pioneer Valley 191 Main Street, Northampton, MA, UNITED STATESWhen body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will
embrace qi and strengthen the body. One of the Chinese arts of health and
longevity, Taoist Qigong simultaneously cultivates physical health and mental
well-being.
USD 160
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Medicine Buddha and the Five Healing Wisdoms
Vancouver 256 West 7th Avenue, Unit 208, Vancouver, BC, CANADAOne Sunday Medicine Buddha programme plus five weeks of Medicine Buddha practice online via zoom, informed by the Five Wisdom Energies of the five Buddha families. Led by Jim Sacamano
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The Joy of Fearlessness: Contemporary Approaches to Mudra Space Awareness
Dechen Chöling Le Mas Marvent, Saint-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, FRANCEMudra Space Awareness is a group practice developed in the early 1970s by meditation master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. It challenges participants to move beyond unhelpful habits and fears in order to become more aware, courageous and collaborative.
EUR 350