Shambhala Training in January!

"The first principle of Shambhala vision is
not being afraid of who you are"

—Chögyam Trungpa, founder of Shambhala Training

Shambhala Training, Level I will be offered in Cape Town on the weekend of January 16–18. This annual meditation retreat, titled The Art of Being Human, introduces a very personal exploration of our innate human dignity. From this starting point, subsequent levels investigate how we can build a society based on kindness, integrity and mutual respect.

About Shambhala Training

The secular Shambhala Trainings were established 35 years ago in the United States by Tibetan meditation master Chögyam Trungpa. The weekend levels are offered in more than a hundred centres throughout North America and Europe, as well as in South America and New Zealand. In South Africa, nearly 100 people have graduated from Level I since it was introduced here in 2005.

Shambhala Training gives us a foundation and ongoing support for growing in confidence and fearlessness. Based on the practice of mindfulness meditation, this series of five workshops goes to the heart of both personal exploration and social transformation. For more information about Shambhala Training, visit www.shambhala.org/shambhala-training.php or call me at 021 788 3466 or 084 423 3319.

Who Can Attend, and What Does It Take?

If you would like to learn and practice meditation outside the context of religion, or want to deepen an existing spiritual practice in virtually any tradition, you’ll find Shambhala Training an excellent resource.

All graduates of previous Level I weekends may participate at half the standard fee. Repeating levels is highly recommended, since each one is unique and typically offers new angles on the material covered.

Free Opening Talk

If you're curious about your own potential; if you're passionate about creating a sane and harmonious society; or if you want to hear more about the vision of Shambhala—come to the Level I opening talk on Friday, January 16. It's free and open to all.

Where: The Sufi Temple, 8 Kinkleway, Newlands, Cape Town
When: Friday January 16, 6:30 for 7pm
Saturday January 17 and Sunday 18, 9 am–5:30 pm
Cost: R500 for the entire weekend, including lunches

To register, contact Carole Ward at peward.fh@absamail.co.za.

Please note that no one is ever turned away from Shambhala events for lack of funds. If the fee exceeds your means, please speak to Carole. We’ll find a way to make your participation possible. By the same token, if you’re able to contribute more than R500, please do so in order to help make the trainings accessible to all.