ALL ARE WELCOME Regardless of race, ethnicity, income, age, sexual orientation, gender, language, culture, political class/social strata, physical/perceptual abilities, mental or psychological condition, learning disability, geographical location, and religious affiliation. To be notified of forthcoming events, please go to our website: http://davis.shambhala.org and fill in the blanks on the right side of the homepage entitled ‘Sign up for our email list’. 12-Step Group The 12-Step Group which uses our space meets each Wednesday at 6:30 PM. The contact (secretary) for the group is Jon: 530-771-7970 DAVIS SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER Shambhala News 133 D Street, Suite H, Davis, CA 95616 Phone: 530.758.1440 Website: www.davis.shambhala.org Email: [email protected]OCTOBER 2019 FOUR DHARMAS, FOUR FOUNDATIONS, FOUR DIGNITIES A Four Day Meditation Retreat Saturday through Tuesday November 16-19 It is a rare opportunity to be able to practice meditation for an extended period of time. It is even rarer to be able to practice with a supportive and caring community. It is even MORE rare to be able to practice meditation for an extended period of time with a supportive and caring community AND an exceptional teacher such as Acharya Richard John. He has dedicated his life to helping people on their individual journeys by sharing his knowledge and experience of these profound, ancient teachings. Starting in the 1970's and including a 3 year retreat, Acharya John has walked the walk, as well as doing deep study and contemplation. His deep knowledge of the teaching, as well his ability to relate it to our everyday lives, are indeed truly exceptional. This is an opportunity that should not be missed if at all possible. Ideally, if you can attend the whole 4 day program, that would be great. If not, it is possible to attend the first two days. Here is Acharya John's description of the weekend: The first meditation practices taught by the Buddha were the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. The view of how the path unfolds is known as the Four Dharmas of Gampopa. The application of the dharma in daily life, in the current culture, is the vision of Shambhala; the stages of the warrior's path are the Four Dignities. Acharya Richard John Continued on 2 nd page Our Shrine Room
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Monday, July 29, 2019
ALL ARE WELCOME
Regardless of race, ethnicity, income, age, sexual orientation, gender, language, culture, political class/social strata, physical/perceptual abilities, mental or psychological condition, learning disability, geographical location, and religious affiliation.
To be notified of forthcoming events, please go to our website:
http://davis.shambhala.org and fill in the blanks on the right side of the homepage entitled ‘Sign up for our email list’.
12-Step Group The 12-Step Group
which uses our space meets each Wednesday
at 6:30 PM. The contact (secretary) for
the group is Jon: 530-771-7970
D A V I S S H A M B H A L A M E D I T A T I O N C E N T E R
S h a m b h a l a N e w s 133 D Street, Suite H, Davis, CA 95616 Phone: 530.758.1440 Website: www.davis.shambhala.org Email: [email protected]
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FOUR DHARMAS, FOUR FOUNDATIONS, FOUR DIGNITIES
A Four Day Meditation Retreat Saturday through Tuesday November 16-19
It is a rare opportunity to be able to practice meditation for an extended period of time. It is even rarer to be able to practice with a supportive and caring community. It is even MORE rare to be able to practice meditation for an extended period of time with a supportive and caring community AND an exceptional teacher such as Acharya Richard John. He has dedicated his life to helping people on their individual journeys by sharing his knowledge and experience of these profound, ancient teachings. Starting in the 1970's and including a 3 year retreat, Acharya John has walked the walk, as well as doing deep study and contemplation. His deep knowledge of the teaching, as well his ability to relate it to our everyday lives, are indeed truly exceptional. This is an opportunity that should not be missed if at all possible. Ideally, if you can attend the whole 4 day program, that would be great. If not, it is possible to attend the first two days. Here is Acharya John's description of the weekend:
The first meditation practices taught by the Buddha were the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. The view of how the path unfolds is known as the Four Dharmas of Gampopa. The application of the dharma in daily life, in the current culture, is the vision of Shambhala; the stages of the warrior's path are the Four Dignities.
Acharya Richard John
Continued on 2nd page
Our Shrine Room
Monday, July 29, 2019
Kindful Resilience Introduction to Viniyoga with Jan Beange
October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 ~ at 6:00 PM
MoveWell ~ BreatheWell ~ MindWell ~ Be Well
"Your breathing is the closest you can come to a picture of your mind....When you're hungry, you breathe in a special way; when you're full, you breathe in a special way; when you're happy, you breathe in a special way; when you're sad, you breathe in a special way." Chogyam Trungpa -- The Path is the Goal Do you know how to use your breath to see the portrait of your mind? Does your practice allow you to become aware of the breath and the environment you have created around the breath? Do you want greater freedom and ease in body, mind and heart? Then dive into an exploration of Viniyoga with Jan Beange (RYT500), integrating gentle movement, breath, meditation and sound. Viniyoga methods create a deep connection between breath, body and mind. Through gentle breath-centric movement, you can learn how to use your breath patterns to discover, recover and coordinate with your fundamental well-being. Recognizing the present in this way enables body and mind to be synchronized for general health, well-being, natural ease and contemplative insight. For more information, please contact Jan at (415) 315-9871. Cost is $15.00 with sliding scale available. DROP-INS WELCOME!
Being with Aging: An Exploration Mondays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
In this series of conversations, we are exploring the challenges and opportunities of aging in a society of imbalances: between safety and freedom, between long life and quality of life; and between giving and receiving care. Through videos, readings and conversations, we are examining the experiences of aging in our community. Too often old age is seen as a diagnosis rather than as an opportunity for human dignity and possibilities. Beginning July 29 we will read and discuss the book A Year to Live: How to Live This Year As if It Were Your Last by Stephen Levine. You are welcome to jump in whenever you can, this is an on-going conversation. Please join us.
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”Four Dharmas, Four Foundations, Four Dignities”
The first meditation practices taught by the Buddha were the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. The view of how the path unfolds is known as the Four Dharmas of Gampopa. The application of the dharma in daily life, in the current culture, is the vision of Shambhala; the stages of the warrior's path are the Four Dignities.
These teachings are beautifully aligned, and we will apply them in this four-day meditation retreat. Beginning each morning with the Four Dharmas, each day will include teachings on a dignity, and detailed instructions for the corresponding meditation: On Tiger Day we will practice Mindfulness of Body, on Lion Day Mindfulness of Life, on Garuda Day Mindfulness of Effort, and on Dragon Day Mindfulness of Mind.
This retreat is open to everyone. It is strongly recommended to attend all four days. If not possible, it is possible to attend the weekend, and for Shambhala members who can only attend parts of the retreat, it is requested to begin at the beginning.
Shambhala Weekend Shambhala Weekend
RetreatsRetreats January 11 and 12 at 8:30 AM
The Shambhala Weekend Retreats are opportunities to deepen one’s practice of meditation in a powerful environment that meets the needs of someone with a busy life. Rather than having to go away, we create the meditation experience for you right here in our beautiful center. Level I: Feel Human Again is the first in a series of five weekend retreats. These retreats are taken in sequence. In Shambhala Weekend Retreat Level I: Feel Human Again we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence through the practice of meditation. As we open to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Every Shambhala Weekend Retreat Level includes thorough meditation instruction, periods of meditation practice, one-on-one meetings to clarify questions, talks by senior teachers, group discussions and a concluding reception. This program is open to everyone. There are no prerequisites The cost will be $150 Program Price, or $200 Patron Price or pay what you can afford.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Sensory Awareness Session
Saturdays October 19 and November 23 at 10:00 AM
Sensory Awareness is a mindfulness practice through which we connect with our own natural intelligence and vitality; we discover what responds in us in the midst of change; and we learn to rely on our sensations as guides to the fresh terrain of each moment. When we surrender to our own natural responsiveness, we do rise up rooted like trees, ready to meet what comes. All of us face, or will face, moments of stress and difficulty in our lives. In these moments, can we return to our senses? Can we feel how we tighten or contract? Can we pause in the midst of tightness and open to the next breath and the next moment? The practice of Sensory Awareness provides tools for recognizing and living with immediacy and presence in all aspects of our lives. Classes involve a series of gentle and interesting experiments, and there are no prerequisites for these.
For further information, please contact Gene Tashima at (530) 756-5750
Waste
Almost every night now on the NEWS – Bears falling out of trees, or hurriedly Backing out of cars or cabins, (dropped by rangers with dart guns). Meanwhile, deer are impaled on fences While fleeing prowling wildcats. All the animals are hungry, Squeezed out of habitat by fires – And too many people. The creatures are desperate, barely surviving, While we humans gample and play “war,” And mostly just BUY! By Sally Sobottka
Look for these upcoming events:
Book Class with Marshall Bishop: Most Sundays ~ 10:30 AM Being with Aging: An Exploration ~ Mondays ~ 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Kindful Resilience -- Introduction to Viniyoga (Yoga): October ~ 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6:00 PM Sangha Nyinthun -- Day of Practice Saturday October 19 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sadhana of Mahamudra Sunday October 27 at 7:00 PM Sadhana of Mahamudra: Saturday ~ October 27 .Sensory Awareness Sessions: Saturdays ~ October 19 and November 23 ~ 10 AM until noon Four Dharmas, Four Foundations, Four Dignities A Four Day Meditation Retreat Saturday through Tuesday November 16-19 Level I is currently scheduled for January 11 & 12 at 8:30 AM
Sitting Meditation Sunday mornings 9:00 AM -- 10:00 AM
and Monday through Friday 7:00 AM -- 8:00 AM
then Breakfast starting at 8:00 AM
Learn to Meditate (no charge)
Tuesday Evenings 7:00 PM (Introduction to Meditation)
Sunday Mornings ~ 9:00 AM
Council Members
Co-directors Elvia Garcia and
Mark Robinson
Head of Practice and Education and
Head Meditation Instructor Lyle Larson
Rusung Fernando Fierro
Head of Culture and
Decorum Pat Medeiros
Head of Outreach and
Communication Amanda Hodson
Director of Societal Health and Well Being
Deb Curry
Head of Finance Shelley Walker-Davey
Administrative Assistant to Council
Jan Beange
Other Volunteer Positions
Staff Support Lead Sloane Dell’Orto
Event Registration
Jane Austen
Environment and Facilities Mark Robinson
Membership Contact
Fernando Fierro
Nalanda Arts Coordinators Gene and Helen Tashima
Revenue Collections
Elaine Reid
Poet Laureate & Bursar Bill Fell
Librarians
Leal Abbott and Stuart Henderson
List Server Administration
Lyle Larson
Shambhala Database Administration
Musawwir Spiegel and Jon Draffan
Webmaster and Media
Archives: Vacant
Newsletter Editor
Mary Yamada
The Davis Shambhala Meditation Center We are affiliated with Shambhala International under the direction of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. In addition to being the recognized lineage holder in the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages, the Sakyong is also the holder of the Shambhala lineage. The Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, founded the organization.
Membership
You do not need to be a member in order to attend meditation practice, receive meditation instruction, or attend classes. Membership involves a commitment to pay regular monthly dues in the amount that is right for you, and to support the center with your practice and volunteer support. We warmly invite you to become a member. For more information about membership, contact Fernando Fierro (916.477.9678)
Meditation Instructors
Meditation instruction is available on Tuesday nights, Sunday mornings or by appointment
Marshall Bishop (916.792.3960)
Patti Larson (530.210.5603) Lyle Larson (530.210.0001) Pat Medeiros (530.902.4949)
Manny Medeiros (530.902.3159) Joel Mandel (530.304.9098) Sarah Mandel (530.219.2528)
Henry McHenry (530.756.3202) Gene Tashima (530.756.5750)
