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Attending Shambhala Level 1 Course

TakuanTakuan Veteran
in Buddhism Basics
Hello all,

It certainly has been a while since I last posted. I'm going to be attending "Shambhala Training level 1" course at my local center. I've heard varying opinions about Shambhala, but I took some initiative and actually visited the center for one of their meditation classes. I quite enjoyed it, and the teachers were very knowledgeable.

Has anyone attended one of these courses?

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  • cazcaz Veteran United Kingdom Veteran
    What do they teach in these courses ?
  • TakuanTakuan Veteran
    According to the site and the meditation instructors, it's a basic meditation seminar mixed with some dharma talks. I believe the topic for all the dharma talks is the shambhala philosophy of "basic goodness".
  • TakuanTakuan Veteran
    Here's an explanation of Shambhala level 1 training
  • TakuanTakuan Veteran
    Well, I've just returned from the last day of the course. I have to say it was a very good experience. "Basic goodness", the theme of the course, is a very interesting concept. It's very similar to Buddha Nature, but it's a little simpler to grasp in the beginning. I enjoyed the meditation practice, which consisted of basic mindfulness meditation (both sitting and walking).

    caz
  • LoveWinsLoveWins Explorer
    I'm taking this course this weekend. Kinda nervous but looking forward!
  • LoveWinsLoveWins Explorer
    I'm taking this course this weekend. Kinda nervous but looking forward!
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