Nov. 1-7, 2019

Learning to Live Mindfully Series
with Shastri Mary Campbell

Cultivating Kindness: Monday Nov. 18, 6:30-9:00pm

Contentment in Everyday Life
with Shastri Mary Campbell and Cyndi Levine
Thursday evenings, Nov. 14- Dec. 12, 7-9PM

The heart of meditation practice is learning to rest in the present moment and find contentment with what is going on around us.  Contentment in Everyday Life offers an experiential training in mindful appreciation and gentleness to oneself.  It introduces foundational Buddhist teachings on the nature of suffering.

Each class includes meditation practice, contemplation and shamatha yoga.
Overview of the Course: Weekly Themes:
Class 1: Contentment and Friendliness to Oneself.
Class 2: Contentment and Nowness. 
Class 3: Suffering and the Four Noble Truths
 Class 4: Working with Emotions and Buddhist Psychology
Class 5: The Confidence of Contentment

OPEN TO ALL.  $100 program/ $125 patron price. More info and registration: https://halifax.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=404092

Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo
November 2nd, the Day of the Dead, at 2 pm, Open to all!

Annual reading of the Tibetan Book of the Dead, as translated by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Francesca Fremantle.

It is said that the more familiar one becomes with the bardo teachings from the traditional text, Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo, the more likely one is to recall the instructions at the time of dying. We will take turns reading through the text out loud.

Death comes without warning. Come and listen. Come and read. Come and practice.  For more information, or to volunteer to read, please contact Death Matters.

Buddhist Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows
with Acharya Noel McLellan
Saturday, November 16

Sexual Harm, Trauma, and Healing
Three Tuesday evenings: Nov. 19 & 26, and Dec. 3, all at 7PM
Free and open to all.

We will watch the Shambhala Online video recording together with time for discussion each evening.  In the video, Basia Solarz and Acharya Noel McLellan engage in dialogue with Robert Wright, who guides us into an understanding of the depth and pervasiveness of sexual abuse in modern society, the nature and stages of trauma, and ways to move toward a healthier and safer community.   https://halifax.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=415713 
Robert S. Wright is a social worker and sociologist known best for his work in the fields of sexual abuse, child welfare, trauma, cultural competence, and education.  In this course, Robert shares knowledge and experience that springs from decades of healing work with individuals and communities as well as his perspective as a queer, black, Christian man.  For more on his work see http://www.robertswright.ca/

Daily Meditation Sessions

Each public meditation is led by a time-keeper and is free, open to all. All are welcome to attend for all or part of the session.

• Evening meditation:  Monday to Friday, 5 to 6 pm
• Sunday morning meditation:  9 a.m. to noon
  Includes mindfulness-awareness meditation, alternating with brief periods of walking meditation.  Meditation instruction available.  Followed by social time with croissants and tea.

Note: The room location for meditation practice may change depending on availability at the time. Please check, when you arrive at the Centre, for the location. 

NEW: We are now open for drop in meditation from 11am-2pm on Mon, Wed, and Fri, thanks to our wonderful front desk volunteers!