Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human with Dan Hessey

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.

Shambhala Training is a secular meditation training that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness and gentleness towards ourselves and our world. These qualities arise out of meditation practice and study of Shambhala warriorship. Shambhala Training welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path.

In Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human we will learn to experience the world as sacred and see basic goodness as our birthright.

Recommended Reading:

Turning the Mind into an Ally
Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior

Dan Hessey, a student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche since 1973, began studying the Shambhala teachings in 1977 and has since taught all levels of Shambhala Training throughout the United States, as well as in Mexico and Australia. A former director of Shambhala Mountain, he currently serves on its Board of Directors. In addition to being a student of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Dan studies Chinese classics with Eva Wong.

Extend Your Stay. We are offering a 25% housing discount for additional nights. Come early and relax before your program starts or stay an extra day or more after this program to savor your retreat experience.

Please arrive between 2 and 5pm on Friday, August 15. Program ends with lunch at 12:30pm on Sunday, August 17. View Detailed Program Information.