The path of the Bodhisattva Warrior begins with developing affection for ourselves and expands this to others, dissolving the barriers that divide us. To support this practice, the Shambhala Acharyas have offered to lead the community in a year-long series of talks, contemplative and meditation practices from the Buddhist Mahayana teachings of our lineage.

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For more information and to register for Parts I and II, see the links below.
NOTE: Package discounts for all four courses are available.

The Four Limitless Ones is the first course of the four-part series exploring the Shambhala Mahayana teachings. This course includes an in-depth exploration of The Four Limitless Ones, as well as an audio talk by Acharya Pema Chodron giving Tonglen instruction.
It also includes:

– Five talks given by different Acharyas
– Readings and book suggestions to deepen our understanding of these teachings
– Contemplations to help us integrate these fundamental teachings into our daily lives
– A discussion forum.

Shamatha and Maitri: Establishing the Foundations for our Mahayana Journey with Acharya Susan Chapman

Equanimity with Acharya Eve Rosenthal

Loving Kindness with Acharya Fleet Maull

Compassion with Acharya Dale Asrael

Sympathetic Joy and Course Conclusion with Acharya Dan Hessey

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The Joyful Snow Lion: the Paramitas, is the second course of the four-part series exploring the Shambhala Mahayana teachings. This course includes an exploration of Relative Bodhicitta and how we put our aspiration into action with the practice of the Paramitas.

It also includes:
– Five live classes with an Acharya with an opportunity for Q&A.
– The classes will be recorded, and each will be led by a different Acharya.
– Access to the recordings will be available in the course, if you miss a session.
– A live discussion led by the Acharyas. Live discussions are not recorded.
– Readings and book suggestions to deepen our understanding of these teachings
– Contemplations to help us integrate these fundamental teachings into our daily lives
– A discussion forum.

Schedule for Live Sessions and Talks (all Sundays)
May 5 – Generosity with Acharya Marty Janowitz (preceded by a short recorded intro talk with Acharya Chapman)
May 19 – Discipline with Acharya Emily Bower
June 2 – Patience with Acharya Suzann Duquette
June 16 – Exertion with Acharya Moh Hardin
June 30 – Live Group Discussion led by the Acharyas
July 14 – Dhyana: Meditation, with Acharya John Rockwell

Meeting times: 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain /12pm Central / 1pm Eastern / 2pm Atlantic / 7pm Central Europe