Shambhala has provided meditation instruction in North America for 35 years

Shambhala Meditation
Center of New York
Winter | Spring 2010
ny.shambhala.org
 Welcome
Shambhala Meditation Center of New York City

The Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is affiliated with a worldwide network of urban meditation
and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a lineage holder in the Nyingma, Kagyü and
Shambhala Buddhist traditions. Trungpa Rinpoche was renowned for his ability to present Buddhism in a form
readily understandable to Western students. His son and dharma heir, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, is the current
lineage holder of the Shambhala tradition. Located in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, our Center offers daily public
meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, and a wide variety of programs on meditation
and contemplative arts. The Shambhala Center has been helping New Yorkers of all traditions discover their
inherent sanity, gentleness, and humor since 1971.

HOW TO BEGIN

Weekly Dharma Gathering – A Public Open House
This open house is a great introduction to the Shambhala
Buddhist teachings, and an opportunity to connect with
other practitioners. It features meditation practice,
a talk by one of our senior teachers, discussion, and
a reception. Meditation instruction is also provided.
Tuesdays 7 pm, beginning Jan 12 | $5 suggested donation
Meditation in Everyday Life
Taught by senior teachers, this 6-week course is a
perfect introduction to meditation practice and the
foundations of Shambhala Buddhism. Evening courses
beginning Thursday, January 28, and Thursday, May 13.
Shambhala Training Level I: Ordinary Magic
Shambhala Training teaches students of any tradition
effective tools for meditation. This first level focuses
on the basic technique of mindfulness meditation. By
settling our minds, we begin to see the magic of the
world beyond our habitual filters, and experience the
quality of basic goodness. Shambhala Level I is offered
three times this winter and spring season: January 15 – 17;
March 12 – 14; April 30 – May 2.
Together, Shambhala Training Level I and Meditation in
Everyday Life begin our core path program, The Way
of Shambhala. This program provides a structured
path of meditation and a complete introduction to
the foundations of Shambhala Buddhism—wisdom
teachings and practices rooted in the ancient
traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhism. The
program combines weekly courses and weekend
levels, integrating practice and study. Suitable for both
beginning and experienced meditators, and open to
people of any spiritual tradition, the core path explores
mindfulness-awareness meditation and teachings on
contentment, joy, fearlessness, and wisdom, all with
an emphasis on application in everyday life.
Programs for All
We offer a wide variety of open and introductory
programs including Buddhist study, contemplative arts,
physical practices, and weekend meditation retreats.
Perfect for newcomers, these programs have no pre-
requisites and are listed on the reverse page.
Giving
The Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is a tax-exempt
charitable organization. We rely on the generosity of the
community to support our operations. Members of the Center
contribute monthly dues and receive a 20% discount on
programs. Please visit ny.shambhala.org/membership.php
for more information. One-time donations to our Annual Fund
are also always welcome and appreciated. Contact the Office
for details or donate online at ny.shambhala.org/donate.php.
Service as Path
Service is an important aspect of the path of
Shambhala Buddhism. We welcome volunteers, who
sustain much of the work of the Center. Opportunities
to contribute are always available. Please contact the
Office for more information.
 The Path of

Meditation

Meditation is based on the premise that the natural state of the mind
is calm and clear. We must first slow down and experience our mind
as it is. This has nothing to do with religion or a spiritual path. It has
everything to do with simply being human.
—Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Sitting meditation provides the foundation for all the practices and activities of the Shambhala Meditation Center.
Dating from the time of the Buddha, meditation reveals our inherent gentleness, fearlessness, and intelligence.

Learn to Meditate
A one-hour class for beginners, as well as anyone wishing to refresh their understanding of the technique of basic
sitting meditation. Wednesdays 6 pm and Sundays 12 noon | donations welcome

Public Sitting
Open to all (Learn to Meditate class is recommended for new comers.)
Evening sitting includes chants from 6:45 - 7 pm.
Weekdays 5:30 – 7 pm and Sundays 9 am – 12 noon | free

Other Community Practice

The Sadhana of Mahamudra
A practice written by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche,
chanted on the full and new moon of each month.
Open to all.
7 – 8:30 pm | free
Jan 15 & 30, Feb 14 & 28, March 15 & 30,
April 14 & 28, May 14 & 27, June 12 & 26
 SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER OF NEW YORK
WINTER | SPRING 2010

CORE PATH: THE WAY OF SHAMBHALA

Way of Shambhala courses Shambhala Training:
(taken sequentially) Heart of Warriorship
Meditation in Everyday Life (taken sequentially)
6 Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm Level I: Ordinary Magic
$150 ($120 members) + source materials Public Talk Friday, 7 – 9 pm | $15
Offered twice this season! Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm;
January 28 – March 4, Sunday 9 am – 1 pm
and May 13 – June 17 $175 ($140 members) full program
Daytime Course Offered 3 times this season!
Contemplating Contentment January 15 – 17, March 12 – 14,
With Ethan Nichtern and April 30 – May 2
6 Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2:30 pm Level II: Birth of the Warrior
January 12 – February 16 February 26 – 28
$150 ($120 members) + source materials $225 ($180 members)
Rousing Joy: The Discipline of Level III: Warrior in the World
Helping Others January 8 – 10
6 Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm $225 ($180 members)
January 20 – February 24
Level IV: Awakened Heart
$150 ($120 members) + source materials
March 5 – 7
The Space of Fearlessness $225 ($180 members)
6 Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm
Level V: Open Sky
March 10 – April 14
April 23 – 25
$150 ($120 members) + source materials
$225 ($180 members)
Wisdom in Action
6 Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm
May 5 – June 9
$150 ($120 members) + source materials

SHAMBHALA TRAINING: SACRED PATH

(taken sequentially)
Meek Outrageous & Inscrutable
February 5 – 7 April 16 – 18
$225 ($180 members) + $11 materials fee $225 ($180 members)
Perky Golden Key
March 19 – 21 May 20 – 23
$225 ($180 members) $275 ($220 members) + $40 materials fee
 The path of Shambhala is here to awaken us to the potential of our lives.
It teaches us how to live meaningfully and vigorously, with joy.
—Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

SHAMBHALA SCHOOL OF BUDDHIST STUDIES

Year I Courses Year II Courses
6 Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm 6 Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm
$150 ($120 members) + source materials $150 ($120 members) + source materials
The Three Jewels Life of the Buddha
March 4 – April 8 January 20 – February 24
Saturday Session March 27, 10 am – 1 pm Saturday Session February 20, 2 – 5 pm
The Six Paramitas Emptiness
April 15 – May 20 March 10 – April 14
Saturday Session May 15, 10 am – 1 pm Saturday Session March 27, 2 – 5 pm
Lineage & Devotion Journey Without Goal
May 27 – July 1 April 28 – June 2
Saturday Session June 5, 10 am – 1 pm Saturday Session May 15, 2 – 5 pm

VISITING TEACHERS
New York is fortunate to offer programs taught by many deeply experienced and
practiced teachers. In particular, we invite Shambhala Acharyas, senior teachers
empowered by the lineage, to teach special weekend programs.
Diving Into Confusion | Finding Wisdom: Waking Up & Helping the World
A Buddhist Approach to the Mind With Acharya Richard John
and Emotions Public Talk Friday, April 23, 7 – 9 pm | $20
With Acharya Judy Lief Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25
Public Talk Friday, March 5, 7 – 9 pm | $20 9 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday, March 6 & 7, $175 ($140 members) full program +
10 am – 5 pm traditional teacher’s gift
$175 ($140 members) full program The Shambhala Meditation Center
traditional teacher’s gift & Nalandabodhi NY Present

Faith: Beyond Doubt & Blind Acceptance Stars of Wisdom:

With Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel
Public Talk Friday, April 9, 7 – 9 pm | $20
Saturday, April 10, 10 am – 5 pm;
Sunday, April 11, 10 am – 1 pm
$175 full program ($140 members)
The Shambhala Meditation Center
& The Interdependence Project Present
Contemplating Reality
With Andy Karr
Public Talk Friday, April 16, 7 – 9 pm | $20
Saturday, April 17, 10 am – 5 pm;
Sunday, April 18, 10 am – 1 pm
$175 full program ($140 members)
Analytical Meditation, Songs of Yogic
Joy, & Prayers of Aspiration
With Ari Goldfield & Rose Taylor
Public Talk Friday, May 14, 7 – 9 pm | $20
Saturday & Sunday, May 15 & 16,
10 am – 5 pm
$200 ($160 members) full program +
traditional teacher’s gift
Dakini Wisdom: Revealing the Feminine
in Tibetan Buddhism
With Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown
Public Talk Friday, May 28, 7 – 9 pm | $20
Saturday & Sunday, May 29 & 30,
9 am – 5 pm
$175 ($140 members) full program +
traditional teacher’s gift
PROGRAMS FOR ALL
The Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Video Seminar
Second and fourth Monday of every
month, 7 – 9 pm
Beginning January 11 | $10 suggested
donation
Practicing Peace in Times of War
With Laura Simms
5 Thursdays
7 – 9 pm, January 14 – February 11
Saturday Session January 23, 10 am – 4 pm
$150 ($120 members) + source materials
The Path of Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction
With Paulette Graff
Evening Workshop
Thursday, January 21, 7 – 9 pm
$25
Passion & the Path: Uncovering the
Wisdom of the Mind & Body
With Joseph Mauricio
Public Talk Friday, February 5, 7 – 9 pm | $20
Saturday, February 6, 10 am – 5 pm;
Sunday, February 7, 10 am – 1 pm
$150 ($120 members)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED PROGRAMS
Meditation Instructor’s
Training
Friday, March 12, 7 – 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14,
9 am – 5 pm
$200 full program + source materials
Refuge & Bodhisattva Vow
Weekend Program
With Acharya Judy Lief
Friday, May 7, 7 – 9 pm
Saturday, May 8, 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday, May 9, 9 am – 3 pm
Vows Ceremony Sunday 3 pm
$150 ($120 members) + traditional
teacher’s gift
Shambhala Tantra:
A Ngöndro & Werma Intensive
With Acharya Eric Spiegel
Open to graduates of Vajrayana Seminary.
Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & 28,
9 am – 5 pm
$100 ($80 members)
$75 ($60 members) Sunday only
Fear or Fearlessness: A Warrior’s
Approach to Death & Dying
With Acharya Eric Spiegel
Public Talk Friday, February 26, 7 – 9 pm | $20
Saturday, February 27, 10 am – 6 pm
$100 full program ($80 members) +
traditional teacher’s gift
Daytime Course
The Analytical Psychology of C.G. Jung
& Vajrayana Buddhism
With Dr. Bernard Weitzman
4 Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
March 3 – March 24
$100 ($80 members) + source materials
Smile at Fear: Awakening the True
Heart of Bravery
With Sangyum Agness Au
Public Talk Friday, March 26, 7 – 9 pm | $20
Saturday & Sunday, March 27 & 28,
10 am – 5 pm
$175 ($140 members) full program
Pema Chödrön Video Seminar:
Knowing the Nature of Fear
With Hope Martin
6 Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm
April 1 – May 6
$150 ($120 members) + source materials
Advanced SSBS
A Drop of Reason Goes a Long Way:
The Nyayabindu of Dharmakirti
With Derek Kolleeny
10 Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
January 12 – March 16
$200 ($160 members) + source materials
From Fright to Flight: A Comparative
Exploration of the Path of Meditation &
Wisdom in Theravada and Mahayana
With Derek Kolleeny
10 Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
April 6 – June 8
$200 ($160 members) + source materials
FAMILY/ARTS/BODY
Downright/Upright: A Posture Clinic
for Meditators
With Hope Martin
Sunday afternoons 3 – 5:30 pm
Offered 4 times this season!
January 10, February 21, March 14, & May 2
$30 (no member’s discounts)
Shambhala Children’s Program
Sunday Mornings, 10:45 am – 12 noon
January 24, February 21, March 14,
April 18, & May 16
$20 each class
Kyudo: Zen Archery
Weekly Practice: Mondays, 6:15 – 8:45 pm
Open to all who take First Shot Beginner’s
Program
$36 per month.
Kyudo: First Shot Courses this Spring
Offered twice this season!
3 Mondays, 6:30 – 9 pm | $200
January 18, 25, Feb 1 &
March 29, April 5, 12
Visit www.tokokyudojo.org for information
and to register.
Contemplative Knitting
With Elaine Yuen
Saturday, January 23, 10 am – 5 pm
$80 ($64 members)
Meditation for Musicians
With Madeline Bruser
Public Talk Saturday, January 30, 7 – 9 pm
$20
Sunday, January 31, 10 am – 7:30 pm
Performing Participants (By Application):
$190 full program
Non-Performers: $95 ($76 members)
Visit ny.shambhala.org for information on
attending this program as a performer.
International Shambhala Arts
Day Festival
Performances, presentations, workshops
March 19 – 21
More information to follow.
Brush Spirit: The Calligraphic View
With Barbara Bash
Saturday, April 10, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$100 (Includes materials) ($80 members)
Breeze of Delight: Brush & Word
on the Page
With Barbara Bash
Sunday, April 11, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$100 (Includes materials) ($80 members)
First Thought Best Thought:
The Photographs of Chögyam
Trungpa Rinpoche
With Andy Karr
Sunday, April 18, 2 – 5 pm
$25
Kado: The Path of Flowers
With Marcia Shibata
Public Demonstration Friday, June 4
7:30 – 9:30 pm | $20
Saturday & Sunday, June 5 & 6
9:30 am – 6:30 pm
$200 full program ($160 members) + $25
materials fee

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Shambhala Day : Year of the Iron Tiger COMMUNITY GROUPS
Sunday, February 14 QueerDharma
Milarepa Day Practice Holiday Sundays, 7 – 9 pm
Sunday, February 21 $5 suggested donation
Parinirvana Day Celebration Heart of Recovery
Sunday, April 4 Sundays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
$2 suggested donation

HOW TO REGISTER: For additional information, and to register online, visit our website at ny.shambhala.org,
or contact us at: Phone: 212.675.6544. Email: registrar@shambhalanyc.org
SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER OF NEW YORK
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LOCATION
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday 12 – 8 pm
Sundays 9 am – 5 pm
PUBLIC SITTING HOURS
Weekdays 5:30 - 7 pm, Sundays 9 am - 12 pm
MEMBERSHIP
Provides significant program discounts
and helps support the Center
REGISTER
Pre-registration recommended, space is limited
Online: ny.shambhala.org
Email: registrar@shambhalanyc.org
Phone: 212.675.6544
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Always available. Please contact the Office for details
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