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HOW TO DO MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
BY SAKYONG MIPHAM RINPOCHE

“Mindfulness practice is simple and completely feasible. Just by sitting and doing nothing, we are doing a tremendous amount.”

In my last column I discussed why mindfulness is essential to spiritual practice, for no matter what spiritual tradition we follow, we must have a mind that is able to stay in the present moment if our understanding and experience is to deepen. Now I would like to talk about some aspects of the actual mindfulness practice.

In mindfulness, or shamatha, meditation, we are trying to ach ... [ continued ]
Learn to Learn to

Meditate


at Shambhala Mountain

It seems we all agree that training the body through exercise, diet, and relaxation is a good idea, but why don't we think about training our mind?
— Sakyong Mipham

Even in today’s high-paced, high-stress world, each one of us has the natural capacity to find peace, clarity, well-being, and compassion within our own self. The means: meditation. The approach: a simple practice of coming back to the present moment via the breath, the body, and the senses. Learning to meditate in a retreat environment is an ideal way to get started or to deepen your practice.

At Shambhala Mountain, we offer a number of programs for both the beginning and experienced meditator. If you don't have a whole weekend to devote to a training, we now also offer meditation programs in a one-day format in Denver. While drawing from the wisdom of the Buddhist tradition, we designed these "learn to meditate" courses with the demands of modern life in mind.

Whether you are just beginning to explore meditation or want to refine your current practice, we recommend our Shambhala Training levels and our Turning the Mind into an Ally programs.

  Featured Programs

 

In the Footsteps of the Buddha with Noah Levine
March 19 - 21
The transformative power of the Buddha's teachings are as relevant to our lives today as they were 2,500 years ago.
 

  All Programs

 

March

Grounded to the Earth, Connected to the Sky: A Meditation & Astronomy Workshop with Andrea Schweitzer & Jim Tolstrup
March 26 - 28

 Raise your gaze!

Learn to Meditate with Holly Gayley
March 26 - 28

 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.

April

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human with Eileen Kay
April 23 - 25

 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.

2010 Summer Set-Up
April 25 - June 3

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

May

Extended OM Yoga & Yoga Body Buddha Mind Retreat with Cyndi Lee and David Nichtern
May 28 - June 2

 Attend both retreats and receive a discount over the cost of each separately.

Writers' Retreat: The Fruit of Meditation & Creativity with Susan Piver
May 28 - 31

 Discover how, through meditation, you can access your true voice and deepest inspiration.

Writers' Intensive: The Fruit of Meditation & Creativity with Susan Piver
May 28 - June 3

 Create an extended retreat by joining us for both Susan's weekend and weekday retreats.

Yoga Body, Buddha Mind: OM Yoga and Meditation with Cyndi Lee and David Nichtern
May 31 - June 2

 Discover how the mutual support of yoga and Buddhist meditation can help bring body and mind into balance.

Weekday Writers' Retreat: The Fruit of Meditation & Creativity with Susan Piver
May 31 - June 3

 Discover how through meditation you can access your true voice and deepest inspiration.

June

Learn to Meditate with Samten Kobelt
June 4 - 6

 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.

Running with the Mind of Meditation & Yoga with Tarah Cech, Marty Kibiloski & Jon Pratt
June 24 - 27

 Run! Stretch! Sit! Breathe! Ahhh...

July

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
July 16 - 18

 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.

September

Running with the Mind of Meditation & Yoga with Tarah Cech, Marty Kibiloski & Jon Pratt
September 3 - 6

 Run! Stretch! Sit! Breathe! Ahhh...

October

Meditation & Tai Chi: Finding Stillness Within Movement with Larry Welsh
October 1 - 3

 Join together the wisdom of Tai Chi and sitting meditation practice in this popular weekend retreat.

Authentic Inspiration: A Weekend for Writers with Susan Piver
October 29 - 31

 Discover how, through meditation, you can access your true voice and deepest inspiration.

Authentic Inspiration: A Six-Day Retreat for Writers with Susan Piver
October 29 - November 4

 Create an extended retreat by joining us for both Susan's weekend and weekday retreats.

Authentic Inspiration: A Four-Day Retreat for Writers with Susan Piver
October 31 - November 4

 When your mind is clear and open genuine creativity can emerge.

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