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at Shambhala Mountain

Welcome to Shambhala Mountain Center, where we offer a rich variety of meditation and yoga retreats. At our pristine mountain sanctuary, you can learn to meditate, deepen your existing meditation practice, discover the Shambhala Path or receive in-depth training and instruction in Tibetan Buddhist teachings. We also offer programs that bring a contemplative approach to body-based practices (e.g., yoga, tai chi), art and education, family life, death and dying, and social engagement. You can also experience the magic of Shambhala in our outdoor adventure programs.

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April

Shotoku Children's Center (Off Season)
April 21 - June 1, 2008

Off season quality child care for children ages 3 – 15 whose parents are program participants or staff.

2008 Summer Set-Up
April 27 - June 5, 2008

Join our staff in erecting a tent village on our beautiful mountain campus.

May

Lîla Yoga™ Retreat with Erica Kaufman
May 16 - 18, 2008

Join us as we weave together yoga postures, meditation and breathing practices to rejuvenate our bodies and minds.

Psychotherapy as a Path of Liberation with Bruce Tift
May 16 - 18, 2008

Join us to explore the integration of Western and Buddhist psychological approaches, which greatly enriches the practice and results of clinical work.

Taming the Wild Horse: Riding the Energy of Emotions with Acharya Dale Asrael
May 18 - 22, 2008

Transform challenging emotions into wisdom and compassion.

Shambhala Guide Training
May 22 - 25, 2008

This program has been deferred indefinitely. Please check our web site periodically for future dates.

Shambhala Meditation Instructor Training
May 22 - June 1, 2008

This program has been deferred indefinitely. Please check our web site periodically for future dates.

Living at the Threshold: Facing Our Deepest Emotions & Fears with Martin Lassoff, Jun Po Denis Kelly Roshi, Jude Blitz, Luke Entrup & Brian Spielmann (formerly entitled The Way of Emotions: From Shadow to Light)
May 23 - 26, 2008

Learn to discover your inner richness and strength to affect powerful changes in your life.

Windhorse: Horses & the Power of Our True Nature with Jackie Ashley & Jim Tolstrup
May 29 - June 1, 2008

Through working with these majestic animals, we can discover their qualities in ourselves as well—power, grace, dignity and freedom.

Inner Alignment: A Vajra Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Jill Satterfield
May 29 - June 1, 2008

Discover how we can utilize our mind to create balance in our body as well as align our body to change our mind.

The Force of Kindness Daylong Retreat in Boulder with Sharon Salzberg
May - 31, 2008

The quality of kindness has an inherent power to transform our worldview from one of fear and isolation to one rooted in clarity, courage and compassion. Join us for this one day retreat in Boulder.

June

Shambhala Assistant Director Training
June 5 - 8, 2008

This program has been deferred indefinitely. Please check our web site periodically for future dates.

Earth, Water & Sun Series: Contemplative Hiking with Kay Peterson
June 6 - 8, 2008

Share hiking as a contemplative practice in the beautiful Colorado Rockies.

Navigating Life’s Tensions Creatively: A Contemplative Christian Approach with Tessa Bielecki
June 6 - 8, 2008

Discover how the wisdom of the Christian mystics can lead us to a deeper understanding of our true self.

Shambhala Sacred Path: Meek Through Golden Key with Ellen Mains and Valerie Sanford
June 6 - 15, 2008

Designed for Heart of Warriorship graduates who want to complete the Sacred Path program in a retreat environment.

Shambhala Sacred Path: Meek with Ellen Mains
June 6 - 8, 2008

Join us for this Shambhala Training Sacred Path program, in which we will study the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of the warrior's journey.

Shambhala Sacred Path: Perky with Ellen Mains
June 8 - 10, 2008

Learn to cultivate sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline.

Intermediate & Advanced Kyudo Intensive with Kanjuro Shibata XX, Sensei
June 10 - 13, 2008

Deepen your practice with an accomplished master at our beautiful practice facility.

Shambhala Sacred Path: Outrageous & Inscrutable with Ellen Mains
June 10 - 12, 2008

In this Shambhala Training Sacred Path program, we will explore the fruitional qualities of a practiced warrior.

Extended Intermediate & Advanced Kyudo Intensive with Kanjuro Shibata XX, Sensei
June 10 - 15, 2008

An extended retreat for intermediate and advanced kyudo students.

Introduction to Kyudo: Cultivating the Genuine Heart of Warriorship with Kanjuro Shibata XX, Sensei
June 12 - 15, 2008

Kyudo, or Zen archery, is an extraordinarily powerful and immediate practice for cultivating meditative awareness and accessing our natural dignity.

Shambhala Sacred Path: Golden Key with Valerie Sanford
June 12 - 15, 2008

In this culmination of the Shambhala Sacred Path program, we will learn to access the richness inherent in our experience of the world.

Earth, Water & Sun Series: Flat-Water Canoeing with Kay Peterson
June 13 - 15, 2008

Flat-water canoeing is a wonderful activity for connecting to the natural harmony and beauty of the mind.

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2008 Summer Session

June 14 - August 17, 2008

Annual summer program with quality care for children ages 3 – 15 whose parents are program participants or staff.

Shambhala Sutrayana Seminary with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson & Joanne Martin Braun
June 14 - 29, 2008

Deepen your study and practice of the Shambhala Buddhist teachings during this two-week intensive.

Yoga Ed. Instructor Certification with Abby Wills
June 15 - 22, 2008

Share the benefits of yoga with today’s youth. Learn the structure, skills, techniques, resources and confidence to teach Yoga Ed. to students (grades K – 8) and their teachers.

Warrior Assembly with Acharya Eve Rosenthal & David Sable
June 18 - 29, 2008

Receive the living teaching for creating enlightened society in this culmination of the Shambhala Training Sacred Path program.

Inward Journey/Outward Bound®: Backpacking in the Colorado Rockies with Kay Peterson, Jenny Bondurant, Chad Bennett & Outward Bound Staff
June 20 - 29, 2008

Join us for this popular program combining the practices of meditation, yoga and wilderness backpacking.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with Janet Solyntjes
June 26 - 29, 2008

Discover the healing power of mindfulness, the practice of meeting each moment with an open heart and mind, which can reduce stress, enhance health, and increase your joy and appreciation for life.

The Yoga of Shambhala: Embodied Enlightenment with Dana Strong
June 30 - July 4, 2008

Discover the interconnection between yoga and meditation from the Shambhala perspective.

Combined Programs: The Yoga of Shambhala with Dana Strong & Turning the Mind into an Ally
June 30 - July 6, 2008

Open and relax your body and mind in one heart-opening week of practice and study. Discounted tuition for attending both programs.

Family Camp with Hector MacLean, Kerry MacLean & Lisa Cargerman
June 30 - July 6, 2008

Celebrate our extended community of families and practice together, while experiencing the beauty of the land at Shambhala Mountain.

Rites of Passage
June 30 - July 6, 2008

Rites of Passage, for 8 to 10 year-olds, marks the transition all children make at this age from being solely family centered to becoming an important member of the community as well.

July

Entering the Vajra World with Jenny Bondurant
July 2 - 6, 2008

Complete this prerequisite for the 2008 Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary in a retreat environment.

Turning the Mind into an Ally: An Introduction to Meditation
July 4 - 6, 2008

Learn to train and calm the mind through the practice of meditation. Ideal for beginners as well as those who would like to stabilize and deepen their meditation experience.

Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels III, IV & V with Eva Wong
July 4 - 10, 2008

Deepen your training in this powerful training sequence.

Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level III with Eva Wong
July 4 - 6, 2008

For graduates of Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels I & II.

Vajrayana Garchen: Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary with Sakyong Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche
July 6 - 27, 2008

Under the personal guidance of Sakyong Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche, enter the Vajrayana teachings and receive transmission and training in ngöndro practice.

Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level IV with Eva Wong
July 6 - 8, 2008

Receive instruction in the Immortals' Guide to Self-Massage & Breath Regulation and Red Phoenix Calistenics, and Wudang Shan's Five Internal Animals Training.

Shambhala Sun Summer Camp
July 6 - 13, 2008

A unique opportunity for children to learn the principles of warriorship with other campers in a gentle and playful environment.

Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level V with Eva Wong
July 8 - 10, 2008

Deepen your training in the practices of the Xiantianwujimen and Yiquan schools.

Women's Summer Practice Retreat: Yoga & Meditation with Katharine Kaufman
July 9 - 13, 2008

Share your practice and build community in this intimate retreat for women on "The Way."

Shambhala Path of Social Engagement: A Shambhala Buddhist Approach to Social Action & Peacemaking
July 11 - 13, 2008

Explore how the Shambhala Buddhism offers a powerful approach to alleviating and transforming suffering by extending our own wisdom and compassion to others.

Vajrayana Garchen: Shambhala Dzogchen Retreat with Sakyong Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche
July 13 - 27, 2008

With tracks offered for Chakrasamvara, Mahamudra, Ngöndro, Vajrayogini and Werma practitioners.

Shambhala Peace Day Trail Race
July - 20, 2008

Run for peace at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya.

2008 Magyel Pomra Encampment
July 26 - August 9, 2008

For qualified members of the Dorje Kusung.

Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson
July 27 - August 24, 2008

"Dathün is a pivotal point in one's life, where the profundity of the teachings soak into our core. It is the time and opportunity for us to change, develop and mature." — Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson: Week I
July 27 - August 3, 2008

Cultivate the inherent qualities of the mind: relaxation, stability and strength.

Summer Ngöndro Intensive with Acharya Allyn Lyon
July 27 - August 10, 2008

Rigden (Shambhala), Kagyü, and Nyingma ngöndro practitioners are all warmly invited to join us for either or both weeks of this special summer program.

Summer Ngöndro Intensive: Week I with Acharya Allyn Lyon
July 27 - August 3, 2008

Join us for the first week of this intensive.

Carlos Castaneda's Tensegrity: The Rise of the Plumed Serpent with Miles Reid, Aerin Alexander & Special Guest Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
July 31 - August 3, 2008

Experience the art of Tensegrity—the modern expression of the shamanistic movements called magical passes and the path of the warrior-traveler taught by Yaqui shaman don Juan Matus.

August

Enjoy the Brush with Kazuaki Tanahashi
August 1 - 3, 2008

Access your essential nature through the art of calligraphy.

Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson: Week II
August 3 - 10, 2008

By slowing down and focusing your mind, the ordinary world can transform into a magical display.

Summer Ngöndro Intensive: Week II with Acharya Allyn Lyon
August 3 - 10, 2008

You are welcome to join us for the second week of this two week intensive.

Healthy Body, Happy Mind with Dr. Mark Hyman, Richard Reoch & Susan Piver
August 7 - 10, 2008

Whether you are interested in taking that next step to improve your overall health or are an established meditation practitioner wishing to deepen your practice by supporting your body, join us for an integrated approach to true well-being.

Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson: Week III
August 10 - 17, 2008

By sitting still and following the breath very simply, the inherent qualities of the mind naturally unfold and shine forth.

Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson: Weeks III & IV
August 10 - 24, 2008

Join us for the second half of our monthlong summer meditation intensive.

Inside Ashtanga Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Katharine Kaufman
August 15 - 17, 2008

Experience Ashtanga Yoga, a dynamic, flowing and precise system of postures designed to reveal natural balance and freedom.

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human with Dan Hessey
August 15 - 17, 2008

Open your eyes, heart and mind to your own basic goodness and the sacredness of life. Level I is an excellent introductory program if you would like to learn to meditate or deepen your practice.

The Practice of Developing Healthy Communities with Mukara Meredith & Susan Skjei
August 15 - 17, 2008

Discover how to create nurturing, enlivening, mindful communities that allow shared leadership and collective wisdom to emerge.

Luminous Bliss with Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
August 18 - 24, 2008

Join us for this rare opportunity to receive these profound teachings on Mahamudra from a great master.

Third Annual Courageous Women, Fearless Living: A Retreat for Women Touched by Cancer with Acharya Judith Lief, Dr. Victoria Maizes, Linda Sparrowe & Sofia Diaz
August 19 - 24, 2008

Grappling with cancer is one of life’s greatest challenges. When gently and skillfully embraced, it also serves as a pathway to profound healing and awakening physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Earth, Water & Sun Series: Contemplative Hiking with Kay Peterson
August 22 - 24, 2008

Share hiking as a contemplative practice in the beautiful Colorado Rockies.

Inward Journey/Outward Bound®: Backpacking in the Colorado Rockies with Kay Peterson, Cynthia Kneen, Chad Bennett & Outward Bound Staff
August 29 - September 7, 2008

Join us for this popular program combining the practices of meditation, yoga and wilderness backpacking.

Practical Enlightenment: A Tantric Wisdom & Anusara Yoga Retreat with Sally Kempton & Jeanie Manchester
August 29 - 31, 2008

Discover how to more fully embody our inherent awakeness through a synergistic practice of meditation, Anusara Yoga, contemplative exercises, journaling and transformative emotional work.

September

The Buddhist Path of Awakening with Noah Levine
September 5 - 7, 2008

Realize freedom in every moment through the practices of mindfulness, loving-kindness and renunciation.

Rigden Abhisheka
September 11 - 17, 2008

The Rigden Abisheka enters qualified students into the highest level of the Shambhala teachings.

Earth, Water & Sun Series: Women's Contemplative Hiking with Kay Peterson
September 12 - 14, 2008

Come celebrate sisterhood, abundance and the wisdom of the feminine as we explore hiking as a contemplative practice.

Inward Journey/Outward Bound®: Flat-Water Canoeing in Utah with Kay Peterson, Chad Bennett & Outward Bound Staff
September 26 - October 5, 2008

Join us for this popular program combining the practices of meditation and flat-water canoeing.

Tibetan Cranial Training with Shar Lee
September 26 - 30, 2008

Study this nearly extinct energetic healing modality that connects us to our inherent healing capacity.

October

Inward Journey/Outward Bound®: Rock Climbing in Southern California with Kay Peterson, Chad Bennett & Outward Bound Staff
October 31 - November 9, 2008

Join us for this popular program combining the practices of meditation, yoga and rock climbing.

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