Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Group

Shambhala Cafe

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

(Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10 AM - 12 PM EST)

A warm introduction to the Shambhala Center through a monthly gathering to share food, meditation, discussion and social time.

10am-12noon:

10-11am meditation (with individual instruction if desired)

11am-12noon sharing a short dharma reading, poetry or art
with coffee, tea and delectables.

All are welcome. Friends, newcomers, and guests can arrive at 10:00 to receive meditation instruction, or come later at 11:00 and share the informal discussion and opportunity to ask questions in a comfortable environment. Those with a meditation practice will find this a great opportunity to add more practice time and to discuss the dharma with friends.

CHILDREN'S activies will be provided by sangha members during the Cafe, allowing parents time for mindfulness practice.

Location: 3615 Superior Ave E, Suite 3102-A, Cleveland, 44114

Group meditation - Cleveland

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:50:00 EST

(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 6:50 PM - 9 PM EST)

Sitting and walking shamatha-vipassana meditation starting at 7:00.

Optional dharma study class from 8:00-9:00

The Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Group is affiliated with Shambhala International, a group of meditation centers founded by Tibetan Buddhist meditation master Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. We offer free meditation instruction by authorized senior students, practice and study, contemplative arts programs, and an open and friendly community engaged in the life long process of discovering who we are.

Group meditation - Cleveland

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:50:00 EST

(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 6:50 PM - 9 PM EST)

Sitting and walking shamatha-vipassana meditation starting at 7:00.

Optional dharma study class from 8:00-9:00

Nyinthun - CLEVELAND

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10 AM - 12 PM EST) Nyinthun (pronounced "nin-toon") is the word given to the practice of a formal, longer period of meditation. Sitting meditation is interspersed with periods of walking meditation and Buddhist chanting.

Group meditation - Cleveland

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:50:00 EST

(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 6:50 PM - 9 PM EST)

Sitting and walking shamatha-vipassana meditation starting at 7:00.

Optional dharma study class from 8:00-9:00

Group meditation - Cleveland

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:50:00 EST

(Tue, 24 Nov 2009 6:50 PM - 9 PM EST)

Sitting and walking shamatha-vipassana meditation starting at 7:00.

Optional dharma study class from 8:00-9:00

Maitri Bhavana practice

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

(Tue, 24 Nov 2009 7 PM - 9 PM EST)

"Maitri Bhavana" is Meditation on loving-kindness for the seriously ill.

If there is someone who you think would benefit from this practice, please email their name (first name and last initial is fine) and general nature of the affliction to

annp29 [at] yahoo . com

and we will add them to our list. The list will be read during the practice. Or join us at the Center at 7 p.m. on Nov. 24 (or any Tuesday) for a first-hand experience in the power of this practice.