shambhalaboston

Awake at Work with Michael Carroll

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:31:29 GMT

Awake at Work
with Michael Carroll
October 16 / 7:00 PM - October 16 / 9:00 PM
Price: $15 Members ($15 General Public)

More and more research is documenting a simple yet disturbing fact: going to work can be hazardous to our health. Medical studies are documenting that heart disease, weak immune systems, chronic worrying even drug addiction and broken families can result from trying to succeed in our often stressful and chaotic workplace. But what is it about our work lives that seems so stressful and unhealthy? Is it our jobs that are distressing or is it the mind that we bring to the task? Maybe we can overcome our feelings of being besieged by our livelihood and rediscover our lives as naturally open and at ease if we take the time to notice.

During this 2 hour discussion, we will explore how mindfulness meditation can help us transform our daily workplace frustrations, distractions and anxieties into a pliable sense of well being. We will learn meditation and explore mindfulness principles for developing clarity, wisdom and inspiration when facing life’s daily joys, demands and surprises.

Michael Carroll is the author of Awake at Work (Shambhala 2004) and The Mindful Leader(Shambhala 2007) and over his 26 year business career has held executive positions with such companies as Shearson Lehman/American Express, Simon & Schuster and The Walt Disney Company. Michael has an active consulting and coaching business with client firms such as Procter & Gamble, AstraZeneca, Starbucks, Google, Lutheran Medical Center, Gilbane, Inc. and others

Michael has been studying Tibetan Buddhism since 1976, graduated from Buddhist seminary in 1980 and is an authorized teacher in the Kagyu Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Michael received his bachelor’s degree in theology and philosophy from the University of Dayton and his master’s degree in adult education from Hunter College. He has lectured at Wharton Business School, Columbia University, Swarthmore College, Yale University, Kripalu, Zen Mountain Monastery, Omega Institute (assisting Pema Chodron) and many other practice centers throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

Nyinthun - Full Day Retreat

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:14:00 GMT

Nyinthun - Full Day Retreat
January 25 / 9:00 AM - January 25 / 4:00 PM
Price: $5 Members ($5 General Public)

Nyinthun begins at 9:00 AM with a short set of traditional group chants, including Buddha's well-known 'Heart Sutra.' Joining in the chants is optional. Sitting meditation is then interspersed with periods of walking meditation for the rest of the morning. There will be a lunch break, and then sitting will resume for the afternoon, again interspersed with periods of walking. The day may conclude with a reading and will end at 5pm with ten minutes of closing chants.

Nyinthun is best experienced in its entirety, but people are free to arrive and leave at anytime. There is no need to preregister. Coffee, tea, and bagels or muffins are provided in the morning.

This is a wonderful way to deepen your meditation practice. Taking the time to sit in meditation for a full day is a powerful gift - to yourself, to your family, and to your community.

Come rest with us in peaceful abiding.

Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
646 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
Tel. 617-734-1498 Email: info@shambhalaboston.org

Wednesday Night Dharma Talk Series - Our Open House

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:08:46 GMT

Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Start Time: 7:00 pm End Time: 9:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)

Location: Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston

Description

Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Shambhala Community Night: Newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike gather for group sitting or meditation instruction, followed by a lively lecture and discussion with one of our resident teachers. This is an excellent way for first-time visitors to get a glimpse of what we offer. Refreshments follow.

The Wednesday Night Dharma Talk Series is a good introduction to how to work with your mind through meditation. The dharma teachers that lead discussion every Wednesday night teach on basic human emotions and how to relate meditation experience to your daily life. This is the most popular way for newcomers to introduce themselves to the Shambhala Center.

Practice
Join in a group practice of sitting meditation with experienced teachers, with free meditation instruction available.

Explore
Hear talks and participate in lively discussions on a wide range of topics relating Shambhala Buddhist teachings to everyday life.
Enjoy special presentations on art, writing, music, yoga, and more by Shambhala community members.
Learn more about the diverse programs offered at the Shambhala Center.

Connect
Get to know others who share your interest in meditation and the Shambhala Buddhist path.

Location Details

Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
646 Brookline Ave
Brookline MA 02445 USA

Location Contact: info@shambhalaboston.org
Location Phone: 617-734-1498

Directions

Please visit the Boston Shambhala Center website for directions:
http://www.shambhalaboston.org/Directions.php