Online
Calendar of Events
Weekly Meditation | Classes & Programs | Shambhala
Training | Dharma Arts
Community Events | E-Mail Announcements
Online Calendar of Events
Our online calendar of events shows the days and locations when we meet for meditation as well as dates of upcoming programs, classes, nyinthuns, and Shambhala cafés.
Shambhala Training Programs
Shambhala Training is a secular meditation program which emphasizes both a deepening experience of meditation and an integration of that experience into daily life. By bringing the mindfulness cultivated through meditation into everyday experience, we are able to change our own lives and the world around us. Shambhala Training is presented initially in a series of five weekend workshops, which is part of a path which includes further study in graduate programs.
Heart of Warriorship levels:
Levels I - III package:
- Level I, The Art of Being Human: March 29-30. 2008
- Level II , Birth of a Warrior: April 11-13, 2008
- Level III: Warrior in the World: April 25-27. 2008
Suggested donation: $420
You must register for all three levels. At least six registrations must be received by March 17, with prepayment received by March 21. (See registration and payment options below.)
Level III:
- Warrior in the World: April 25-27, 2008
Prerequisite level: Level II
Suggested donation: $160. (See registration and payment options below.)
Sacred Path levels:
- Golden Key: May 15-18, 2008
Directed by Marita McLaughlin
Prerequisite level: Outrageous and Inscrutable
Suggested donation: $200
Materials fee: $50. (See registration and payment options below.)
Registration Options:
1. Register online
2. By email to: AnnP29 [at] yahoo.com
3. By phone: 216-592-8584
Payment Options:
Payment may be made at the start of the program, or mail a check made
out to CSMG to:
CSMG
P.O. Box 16183
Rocky River OH 44116-0183
Location:
The program will be held at our Cleveland location ,
3615 Superior Ave.
All Shambhala Training programs must be done in sequence. Student/Senior/Hardship Discounts are available for all Shambhala Training programs; contact the program coordinator for details.
For more information, please contact the Shambhala Training Coordinator, Ann, by e-mail at annp29 (at) yahoo.com
Nalanda (Dharma Arts and Culture)
Nalanda comprises a number of secular disciplines and activities that integrate art and culture with everyday life. Each of these disciplines represents a genuine contemplative path; together they bring beauty, vividness and wisdom to our lives and culture.
General information about Nalanda and Dharma Art is available from the Nalanda Gate Coordinator, Karen Jewell-Kett,
by email: k.jewell-kett (at) oh.rr.com or by phone: 440-376-9579.
Buddhist Practice and Study Programs
'No Time to Lose' : Pema Chodron book discussion
Through January 31, 2008. Start Time: 8:00 PM
This is a facilitated book discussion course, working through Ani Pema Chödrön's recent book, "No Time To Lose". "No Time To Lose" is Ani Pema's commentary on the famous 8th century text by Shantideva, entitled "Bodhisattvacaryavatara", and usually rendered in English as "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life".
Location: Tuesdays in Cleveland, Thursdays in Akron.
Suggested donation: $60
How to Meditate: The Practice of Calm Abiding
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
January 30-April 2, 2008
Through calm abiding meditation we train in cutting through distraction and bewilderment so we can use mind’s natural qualities of clarity, peace and compassion to enrich our own and other’s lives. This course will explore various aspects of meditation as presented in the book Turning The Mind Into An Ally by Sakyong Mipham. Topics include motivation and intention, the view and practice of calm abiding meditation, working with thoughts and emotions, obstacles and antidotes, and the nine stages of training the mind.
This introductory course is suitable for both newcomers and experienced meditators and will feature discussion group and guided meditation.Location: Cleveland
Suggested donation: $50. You may register online or in person at the center.
Click here to download the flyer.
General Information on Buddhist Practice and Study is available from the Buddhist Gate Coordinator, Gordon Burgess, gordon(at)parasamgate.com
Regular Weekly Programs:
Instruction in Buddhist meditation is available on Tuesday evenings in
the Cleveland
center and on Thursday evenings (by appointment) in
Akron. You are also warmly invited to
Open House Talks and other community events.
Back to the top
Community News and Events
Shambhala Café
(Usually held on the first Sunday of each Month)
Join us for Shambhala Café, a warm introduction to Shambhala Buddhism and the Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Group. Shambhala Café is a monthly gathering at our downtown center to share food, meditation, discussion and social time. Check the online calendar of events for the most up-to-date information.
10-11am: meditation (individual meditation instruction will be available)
11am-noon: coffee, tea and delectables along with discussion and a short presentation or reading. If you are curious about Buddhism or the Shambhala path, this is a good opportunity to ask questions in a comfortable environment. Those with a meditation practice will be able to add more practice time by coming earlier and stay to discuss the dharma with friends.
All are Welcome
Recent Events at the Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center:
- Shambhala Day Celebration: Shambhala Day marks the beginning of the New Year, and represents one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. In the morning we did sitting meditation including the Elixir of Life Sadhana and the Sadhana of Mahamudra
followed by the ever-popular phone link with worldwide roll-call, address by community President Mr. Richard Reoch, and the address by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. We shared a festive potluck lunch.
- Holidays: We celebrate several Shambhala holidays during the year.
For more information about Shambhala Holidays, see http://www.halifax.shambhala.org/community.html
E-Mail Announcements
You are invited to subscribe to our announcement e-mail list to get the latest news and updates about classes and events in the Cleveland and Akron area.
Contacting Us
The affairs of the Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Group are managed by the CSMG Shambhala Council; please feel free to contact any council member if you have questions about the group or any of our programs.
For technical questions regarding this site, contact k.jewell-kett(at)oh.rr.com
Last updated 3/11/2008.