Philadelphia Shambhala Center

Marilia Marien & Aurora Casta will be teaching a three-month long Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction online series. Registration closes Friday, January 16th at 3 pm. Check out the program page for registration, schedule, and more info: https://philadelphia.shambhala.org/program-details/

Our very own Lisa Kraus will be leading a class on November 7th! Visit the program page or event page for more info and to register. https://philadelphia.shambhala.org/program-details/

Our friends at Nalandabodhi Connecticut are having their annual East Coast Winter Retreat online this year. All are welcome! Visit the event page for more info and registration: https://ct.nalandabodhi.org/20//01/2020-21-winter-retreat/ Four Teachers, One Journey: The Way of the Bodhisattva Four Nalandabodhi Teachers will act as our guides to engaging, understanding, and living timely ancient guidance on how to dedicate our lives for the benefit of others.

Shambhala Holiday Practice and Play is on the way! Monday, December 28th Friday, January 1st Let’s get together and welcome the transition to 2021 with a week of practice and community events. Visit the events page for the Zoom link, schedule and list of evening programs: https://fb.me/e/dcqeRBN0b

Great news! We now have an Instagram account! Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/shambhalaphilly/

Explore Buddha Nature with our friends at Shambhala Baltimore! Click on the link for more info and registration: https://baltimore.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=464435 This course will explore what we mean by Buddha Nature, sometimes called Basic Goodness, and how to rest in this fundamental essence. Our true nature is the potential for liberation from suffering, for ourselves and all sentient beings. There is no charge for this program.

Exciting offerings from Shambhala! Click here for more details: https://shambhalaonline.org/sunday-gatherings/ "Each Sunday, Shambhala offers "Sunday Gatherings", a series of free weekly online gatherings for the worldwide Shambhala community where we can come together to connect with our hearts and with each other. Weekly gatherings will feature a guest presenter and include a meditation or contemplation practice, as well as Q&A or group discussion."

Don't miss out on Reclaiming Women's Stories and the Feminine Principle in Buddhism with Holly Gayley! Register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure you get the meeting link. Visit the event page for more information.

Registration is still open for Reclaiming Women's Stories & the Feminine Principle in Buddhism with Holly Gayley, October 16th and 17th. Visit https://philadelphia.shambhala.org/programs/ for more information.

Our friends at Shambhala Baltimore have an exciting program coming up on September 26th! Visit the program page for more info: https://baltimore.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=460858

We're *quite* late sharing this Zoom meeting but you're still invited to visit Nationalities Service Center's website to check out more info on volunteering! https://nscphila.org/how-you-can-help/get-involved/volunteer Nationalities Service Center is a local non-profit that provides comprehensive services to immigrants and refugees including legal counsel, employment coaching, English classes and refugee resettlement services.

An opportunity for practice, study, and discussion of Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior! In this 9-session online program, several of the Buddhist teachers who worked directly with Trungpa, Rinpoche on this text will explore and discuss how to bring the wisdom of Shambhala alive in the midst of modern day life. Taught by Carolyn Gimian, Judy Lief, Larry Mermelstein, David Nichtern, Susan Piver, Michael Carroll... Check out Wisdom Seat for more info and registration: https://thewisdomseat.org/

Join Dharma Vote for a special Volunteer Hour with Ethan and Sharon. Practice, discussion, and writing letters urging Americans to VOTE this November!

Our friends over at Karmê Chöling are taking applications for their residency! If you've visited Karmê Chöling for a program, and appreciated the container where teachings unfold, consider a longer stay, where you can lean into practice and live in a kind, supportive community.