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Way of Shambhala II - The Sacred Path
The Way of Shambhala II presents a path of meditation in secular terms. The weekend programs consist of thorough instruction in meditation, the practice of sitting and walking meditation, personal interviews, group discussions and talks by a senior teacher. Click here to see our currently scheduled programs.
The Sacred Path practices are based on a societal vision and aspiration to benefit the world. Practices that cultivate dignity and inherent wisdom widen one's sphere of compassionate and practical influence. During a series of visionary experiences that took place between 1976 and 1980, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche wrote down the Shambhala texts. The Sacred Path is based on these texts and on the extensive commentaries Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche gave on these teachings and on how to practice them in modern times.
As a representation of our basic enlightened nature, the Rigden embodies the principle of unconditional bravery. Historically, Rigdens were enlightened rulers - those who could "rule their world" based on an unwavering experience of basic goodness. The "Rigden Weekend" Is a culmination of the Heart of Warriorship and the corresponding WOS courses.
Pre-requisite: Shambhala Training levels I - V* and corresponding WOS courses
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This weekend program teaches how to see the Great Eastern Sun, the primordial energy and brilliance that is the basis of all that exists; an introduction to membership in Shambhala - a living context for building a sane society.
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This program introduces us to meditation practices that help us develop and "ride" our internal energy or " windhorse," The windhorse practice is a way to open our hearts and rouse inherent, unconditioned confidence, enabling the warrior to go forward in the midst of whatever challenges occur.
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Through exploring the depth of perception, one engages the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world. The principle of drala refers to the sacred energy and power that exist beyond aggression.
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This weekend begins our study of the "four dignities" of warriorship, a path and a process, which describe 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 beginning stages of a warrior's journey. Here one trains to overcome arrogance-the primary obstacle to learning.
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As the second of the four dignities, this level focuses on cultivating sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline. Overcoming the trap of doubt, the warrior of perky is able to accomplish his or her activities with a sense of nobility and ease.
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These fruitional dignities refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior. No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for others on a large scale.
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This program is based on a Shambhala text that works with our relationship to our sense perceptions and the vividness of the phenomenal world. It teaches the practice of enriching presence-the ability to intuitively sense the intangible richness that abides both in the natural world and in the artistic expressions of our culture.
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