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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.

  All Programs

 

September

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

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

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human with David Sanford
September 17 - 19

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.

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.

Learn to Meditate with Greg Smith
October 1 - 3

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.

Awake at Work Retreat: Rediscovering Our Natural Confidence in Uncertain Times with Michael Carroll
October 8 - 10

Learn how awakening our spiritual confidence can lead to more fulfilling work and a richer life.

Dancing with Hope & Fear: Materialism & Meditation with Frank Berliner
October 8 - 10

Join us as we explore how we can fulfill our deepest longing by letting go of what we had thought were our sources of happiness.

Big Sky, Big Mind: A Contemplative Astronomy Workshop with Andrea Schweitzer & Jim Tolstrup
October 15 - 17

Raise your gaze!

Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Janet Solyntjes
October 22 - 24

Discover the healing power of mindfulness and the joy of connecting to your mind and body in a fresh way.

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.

November

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
November 12 - 14

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.

December

Learn to Meditate
December 3 - 5

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.

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