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Public Programs and Meditation ScheduleThe following programs are ongoing, free and open to the public. No reservations nor prior experience necessary to attend. Programs take place at our main center in Eagle Rock unless stated otherwise. Public Sitting in Eagle RockShambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles in Eagle Rock is open for public meditation twice a week. For those new to meditation, free meditation instruction is available during all our public sittings.
Click here for driving directions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Public Sitting in the Westside4pm to 6pm in Santa MonicaEvery Sunday The Westside Shambhala, located in West Los Angeles, offers practice and study in the lineage of Shambhala Buddhism. Public sitting is available every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm unless replaced by a weekend program. Check monthly calendar for details. See Talks Schedule | Click here for driving directions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Public Sitting in Orange CountyWednesdays 7:00pm to 9:30pmSundays 10:00am to Noon The Center for Living Peace, in partnership with the Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles, offers group meditation instruction twice a week during the first half-hour of each public sitting. Please feel welcome to drop by any Sunday morning or Wednesday evening, excluding public holidays. Beginning in January 2012, join in a Shambhala Book Study Group focused on "Smile at Fear" by Chögyam Trungpa. The group will be led by Gil Figueroa and Marilyn Moore. Below is the link to the website. Center For Living Peace Public Sitting in CarpinteriaWednesdays, 10:30am to 12:00pmMindfulness-Awareness meditation and instruction weekly at The Curious Cup Bookstore. All are welcome. No charge. For more info, contact Robert Lehmann at 847-208-6520, lehfras1@gmail.com. Curious Cup bookstore Beginning February 8th, a new class, "Taking the Leap" will be offered in Carpinteria based on the book of that same title by Pema Chodron. The class will take place on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. February 8th through April 18th at a new location, the Carpinteria Woman's Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. (off Carpinteria Ave., behind Rusty's Pizza) in Carpinteria. The class will feature audio and video recordings of Pema's teachings,as well as meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation, standing yoga, and discussion. All are welcome. There is no charge for this class. For further information, please call Robert at 847-208-6520 or Anne at 84-877-7494. We will have one more Wednesday sitting at our current location, the Curious Cup, next Wednesday, February 1st. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday Night Intro Talks7:30pm to 9:00pm in Eagle RockEvery Thursday Drop in to the Center on any Thursday night - no reservations necessary! All Thursday night programs are open to the public, and free (donations gratefully accepted). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Westside Shambhala: Kitchen Sink Dharma7:30pm to 9:00pm in Santa MonicaEvery Wednesday $10 suggested donation No one turned away for lack of funds. Join us for weekly talks by senior teachers of Shambhala Buddhism and community discussion. The evening features meditation instruction, a short period of meditation and refreshments. All are welcome; newcomers as well as seasoned practitioners. Bring a friend! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Heart of Recovery Meditation Group7:30pm to 9:00pm in Eagle RockEvery Wednesday The Heart of Recovery is a meditation and sharing support group bringing together Buddhist meditation practice and the Twelve Steps with the goal of integrating the basic goodness of meditation with our commitment to abstinence.Click here for more details. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contemplative Writing Practice7:30pm to 9:00pm in Eagle RockFirst Wednesday of the Month This ongoing drop-in writing group will explore the connection between meditation practice and writing. Each meeting will intersperse meditation or contemplation with playful and exploratory writing exercises. Time will be allotted to share writing in a supportive environment. Monthly drop-in writing sessions on hiatus for now. Watch for information on new schedule in early 2012. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Family Sunday10:00am to 12:00pm in Eagle RockFirst Sunday of the Month Every first Sunday of the month families can drop in to meditate. Children can participate in the free child care offered. If you have any questions about Family Sunday please call Laura Burnham at (626) 357-9041 or send her an email at lauraburnham@uia.net. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Open House Sunday11:00am to 12:00pm in Eagle RockLast Sunday of the Month Please join us on the last Sunday of every month for an introduction to the Shambhala Center of Los Angeles. Come and learn about the variety of programs and opportunities for practice offered here, and individual meditation instruction is available free of charge. Open House includes an introductory talk and informal reception with refreshments, hosted by senior students of the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. |
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