Naturally good
The Shambhala path
Every person is naturally good, warm-hearted and intelligent, this is the basis of the Shambhala teachings. This innate goodness, Warm-heartedness and intelligence are cultivated and nourished through the practice of meditation. Then these qualities can develop further in everyday life, so that they become part of the family, to friends, radiate into our environment and into society.
The Shambhala Path offers an introduction to meditation techniques and wisdom teachings, which are based on the ancient tradition of Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhism.
As a structured path of meditation, it is equally suitable for experienced meditators without previous experience. Die einzelnen Module bestehen aus Wochenendseminaren (Shambhala Training™) und Kursen, which build on each other and are led by experienced Shambhala teachers. Weekend seminars and courses can also be attended independently of each other.
If you have questions about the Shambhala path, schreib uns gerne.
“We have to try to think, how we can help this world. If we don't help, no one will do it… Zu Beginn sollten wir uns bemühen, to examine our own experience, to see, what it contains, to help ourselves and others, to improve their existence.”
(Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche)
Weekend seminars
Shambhala Training™ Teil 1
Die Wochenenden des Shambhala-Trainings™ werden in allen Shambhala-Zentren weltweit nach dem gleichen Lehrplan unterrichtet und bieten eine vollständige Meditationsausbildung.
Art, to be human
Shambhala-Training Stufe 1
We learn in meditation, to find inner peace and balance amidst the diverse irritations of everyday life. We discover, who we really are, see the living of every moment and gain the ability, to be alert and committed to every situation in life. This creates confidence and gentleness in us and we develop a sense of humor.
“We understand meditation here as something very basic and simple, that is not tied to any particular culture: Sitting on the floor, adopting good posture and developing a sense of our place in the world.”
(Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche)
Fearlessness Discover
Shambhalatraining Stufe 2
Meditation practice allows us to discover, how we weave a cocoon of habit patterns, to cover up our fears and irritations. When we venture out of these habitual patterns, we see the brilliance of the world and at the same time perceive our sensitivity and authenticity.
Bravely into the world
Shambhalatraining Stufe 3
We learn, to implement the formal practice of mindfulness and awareness in everyday life. We are mindful and open with all our senses, and thus perceive the world around us more vividly. We experience fearlessness, that arises from it.
Awakened heart
Shambhalatraining Stufe 4
When we allow openness and touchability in communication with the world, this also means, that the world can touch our hearts and that our hearts awaken through this touch. Free from all habitual, We approach the world with entrenched ideas and thought patterns with clear senses.
Open skies
Shambhalatraining Stufe 5
We communicate with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we experience the open, clear sky of the mind: a delicious source of wisdom and uplifting energy. We have enough faith in our true nature, to let go and immerse yourself in every moment.
While sitting still, by following your breath, how it flows out and disappears, you establish the connection to your heart. You just let yourself be, like you are, and from this comes a real sympathy for yourself.”
(Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche)
Intensification
Vierwöchiges Intensiv-Retreat
Wer nach dem Shambhala Training™ Level 5 want to move on, that will be the participation in one Dathün (four week retreat) recommended. The focus is on intensive meditation practice and self-knowledge. Lectures round off the seminar. This retreat in a Shambhala country center (in Europa: Dechen Cöling) is also a nice opportunity, Getting to know people from other countries on the Shambhala path.
Not everyone is able to step away from everyday life for a month. There is also the possibility, zweimal zwei Wochen (Half-Dathün) zu absolvieren. Es können auch mehrere kürzere Retreats wie die Winterpraxistage in Wien dafür angerechnet werden, wenn das Reisen in ein Retreat-Zentrum nicht möglich ist.
Weekend seminars
Shambhala-Training™ Teil 2 (“Sacred Path”)
Das Shambhala-Training™ Teil 2 again consists of a series of constructive weekend seminars and study courses. We delve deeper into Tiger's qualities, Lion, Garuda and dragon, study the associated Shambhala root texts and deepen our understanding of Shambhala- and Buddhist teachings.
“If we open our eyes, the mind and the heart, we see, that the world is a magical place”. (Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche)
Weekend seminars:
- Great Eastern Sun
- wind horse
- Dralle
- Tiger
- Snow lion
- Garuda and dragon
- Golden key
Krieger*innen des Friedens in der Welt
Warriors Assembly -Vernetzendes Retreat
Den Abschluss des Shambhala-Trainings™ Teil 2 the picture die Warriors Assembly (“Warrior Gathering”), a 10-day seminar in a rural center (z.B. in the beautiful Dechen Cöling in France) with the focus on: wie können wir das Gelernte in der Welt hilfreich umsetzen und in unseren Umfeldern zu einer freundlichen, mitfühlenden, mutigen und offenen Gesellschaft beitragen?
The “Warrior Gathering” brings people from all over Europe, USA and Canada together and offers a good opportunity, to network, gemeinsam Ideen zu entwickeln und aktiv zu werden.
Questions?
Schreib uns gerne eine Nachricht oder sprich mit einer/m Meditationsunterweiser*in.
Meditation for you, Your loved ones and society
Meditation = wegbeamen? No, look!
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wie sie in ihrem persönlichen Umfeld und darüber hinaus zu einer besseren Welt beitragen können.
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