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Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies Overview: The Complete Course of Study The Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies is a four-cycle program of practice and study for anyone interested in learning about Shambhala Buddhism and meditation. Students do not need to be or become a Buddhist to take these courses, although that opportunity will be provided for those who want to do so. This course of study will also prepare students for Sutrayana Seminary, if they desire to take their study and practice further. If attending Sutrayana Seminary is your goal, your path comprises completing the four-cycles of Buddhist study, as well as Levels I-V of Shambhala Training, and attending a dathün. Each cycle provides:
First Cycle Taming the Mind
5 classes + 1 day intensive Shamatha: Nine Stages
community weekend Walking the Bodhisattva Path
5 classes + 1 day intensive Maitri: Five Wisdom Energies
community weekend Second Cycle The Three Jewels
saturday / sunday Bodhisattva Warrior: Six Paramitas
5 classes + 1 day intensive Four Foundations of Mindfulness
community weekend Lineage & Devotion
5 classes + 1 day intensive Third Cycle Karma: Five Skandhas & Twelve Nidanas
5 classes + 1 day intensive Union of Shamatha-Vipashyana
community weekend Lojong
5 classes + 1 day intensive Sadhana of Mahamudra
community weekend Fourth Cycle Life of Buddha & History of Sangha
5 classes + 1 day intensive Mahayana and the Bodhisattva Vow
weekend Emptiness
5 classes + 1 day intensive Journey Without Goal
5 classes + 1 day intensive |
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The Path we offer is one of a balance of meditation practice and study. The Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies program includes ten courses and six weekend programs. Learn more about meditation and buddhism at shambhala.org |
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