To all our Level I graduates

Please join us for the next Shambhala Training weekend: Level II, Birth of the Warrior. This level will be held in Cape Town on the weekend of March 13–15, at the Sufi Temple in Newlands.

At Level I, The Art of Being Human, we discovered basic goodness: the pervasive, unconditional well-being that is always available to us. The experience of basic goodness sparks bravery, which supports us in uncovering the habitual, painful strategies we use to avoid fear and sadness. In Level II, we explore these patterns of avoidance and how we can use our mindfulness practice to work with them.

As at Level I, we'll begin with an opening talk on Friday evening the 13th (at Level II, this talk is not open to the public). Talks, practice, discussion groups and individual instruction will follow through Saturday and Sunday. The weekend will again culminate in a celebratory plenary on the afternoon of the 15th. The cost for the entire weekend is R550. Bursary, work-study and installment plans are available. As always, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

To attend Level II, you must be a Level I graduate; all Level I graduates are welcome. Whether you’ve sat every day or haven’t meditated at all since we last practised together, you’ll find Level II highly relevant and helpful in working with your world. It's also a great shot in the arm for those who would like to maintain an ongoing meditation practice.

Check your calendar now, and set aside the weekend of March 13–15 to revisit the adventure of warriorship. To register, contact Mary Anne Botha (contact information below). Please make your best effort to register by March 6—sooner, if possible—since the number of participants affects our preparations in several important ways.

I very much look forward to joining you once again on the warrior’s path. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at this email address or the phone number below.

What: Shambhala Training Level II, Birth of the Warrior
When: Friday evening March 13–Sunday afternoon March 15, 2009
Where: The Sufi Temple, 8 Kinkleway, Newlands, Cape Town
Schedule: Friday: 6.30 for 7–8.30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8.30 for 9 AM–5.30 PM
Contact: Mary Anne Botha, 023 541 1821 or 082 259 4371 or mabvisul@iafrica.com.