SANTA ROSA SHAMBHALA CENTER
SHAMBHALA TRAINING
Shambhala Training is a series of contemplative workshops, suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. The simple and profound technique of mindfulness and awareness is the basis of a secular path of meditation, which can benefit people of any spiritual tradition and way of life. Shambhala Training is the study and practice of Shambhala warriorship - the tradition of human bravery and leadership. This path shows how to take the challenges of daily life in our modern society as opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action.
Shambhala Training is contained in three main sections: The Heart of Warriorship, Sacred Path, then Warrior Assembly and Post Warrior Assembly curriculum. Each of these segments of Shambhala Training takes approximately one year to complete.
The Heart of Warriorship:
Level I: The Art of Being Human
Discovering basic goodness in the world and ourselves.
Level II: Birth of the Warrior
Cultivating the willingness to observe our cocoon of habitual fear and defense mechanisms.
Level III: Warrior in the World
Developing the bravery to step outside our cocoons.
Level IV: Awakened Heart
Opening to increased awareness and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is.
Level V: Open Sky
Sharpening one’s awareness, one finds the open clear sky of mind - a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. Trusting our nature enough to let go into the present moment.
To read about the Sacred Path, Warrior Assembly and Post Warrior Assembly curriculum, visit the Shambhala Training web site hosted by Shambhala International.
Upcoming Shambhala Training Levels in Santa Rosa:
For information about other Shambhala Training levels in the SF Bay Area, go to Bay Area Shambhala
