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Kootenay Shambhala eNews • February 2010
Nelson's Elephant Mountain • Photo by Maria Stella
Hello all,

This month our schedule features a rich mix of practice, study and community programs and events. And our blog includes a variety of recent videos and community-tagged posts. You can start exploring below.

Warm regards,

Jim Northcote
Volunteer-at-Large

UPCOMING PROGRAM & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Feb 3 - 12
Please join us for all or part of our annual pre-Shambhala Day practice intensive, an opportunity to clear the karmic clutter said to accumulate over the previous year.
with David Marshall | Thursdays, Feb 11 - Mar 18
Explore how the functions of mind described in Buddhist teachings are accessible in meditation, and how experience and understanding of these functions can reduce suffering and lead to enlightenment. Everyone is welcome. Online participation is possible.
Feb 14
Shambhala Day is our annual New Year's celebration. Help us ring in the Year of the Iron Tiger!
with Ginny Evans | Mar 5 - 7
We're pleased to offer this rare opportunity to complete the first two levels of Shambhala Training in one three-day weekend. Everyone is welcome.
Get the latest information about our weekly public meditation practice schedule, Open House talks, children's programs and more.
For the most complete information about our upcoming programs and events, go to the Programs area on our website.

RECENT BLOG HIGHLIGHTS
Acharya Adam Lobel on "Way of Shambhala"
In a video on the new "Way of Shambhala" curriculum, Acharya Adam Lobel speaks about the possibility of living our human life fully.
The Sakyong, and others, on Shambhala Households
View a video of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche discussing the significance of Shambhala Households, and link to a series of Shambhala Times articles on the topic.
Deepening community and manifesting kindness
Join the discussion in the comments section of this post on what it means to "deepen community and manifest a culture of kindness."
To find posts on a variety of subjects, see the sidebar on our Blog.

ETCETERA
Intended mainly as a handout for newcomers, our monthly introductory newsletter offers a glimpse of key aspects of the life of our Centre.
To learn more about the diverse aspects of the Kootenay Shambhala Centre, our Home page is a great place to start!
Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre  •  Street: 3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street
Post: PO Box 136, Nelson, BC  V1L 5P7  •  Phone: 250-352-5560  •  Email: info@nelsonbuddha.com
 
Shambhala, Shambhala Meditation Center, Shambhala Center, and Shambhala Training
are registered service marks of Shambhala International (Vajradhatu).

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