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"Sangha" is the Sanskrit term for "community of practitioners" - one of the three jewels of Buddhism. The Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is home to a wonderfully diverse community who share a genuine connection to contemplative practice and the aspiration to realize a more wakeful, sane society. Friends and members of the Shambhala Center are welcome to attend celebrations, practice events, meetings and gatherings of special interest groups.

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Shambhala Community Council
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Children's Program Winter / Spring 2008
April 27 - June 1, 2008
Children aged 3-5 are invited to join the Tiger Club: In Tiger Club we explore the principles of our innate goodness, confidence, and loving-kindness through play, music, art and stories. Through structured exercises, we imitate and embody the Tiger’s op More info

Vajra Yoga: Inner Alignment
Jill Satterfield
May 25, 2008
In this workshop series we’ll experience two traditions of mind training- meditation and yoga – as ways to deepen a practice of clear seeing. More info

The Max Gaurino Scholarship Fund

The Max Guarino Scholarship Fund offers support to members of the Shambhala meditation Center of New York who need financial assistance to attend advanced practice and study programs within the Shambhala Mandala.

Eligible programs are Dathün, Warrior's Assembly, solitary retreat, Sutrayana or Vajrayana Seminary, second semester of Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies and Shambhala Sacred Path. Grants from the fund will be one-third the cost of the program or $250, whichever is lesser. Applications must be received via mail (e-mail requests will not be accepted). Deadlines are 6/15 (for programs during 7/1 – 9/30), 9/15 (for programs during 10/1 – 12/31) and 12/15 (for programs during 1/1 – 3/31). Please provide a one-page description of your practice and your need for the funds as well as recommendation from your meditation instructor.

Upon acceptance, grants are sent to the Practice or Dharma Center where the program is occurring and the recipient is notified. Donations to the fund are warmly appreciated and are tax deductible.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

The Shambhala Meditation Center encourages a diverse group of individuals to explore common interests together so that we can more fully realize the joining of Shambhala principles and practices to our everyday life. Community gatherings and groups help us fulfill our role as sangha, or community of practitioners, by supporting one another on our individual paths of self-discovery. All gatherings are open to the public, and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

QueerDharma: A Community of LGBTQ Meditators
Meets SECOND & LAST MONDAY of every month, 7 - 9 pm. | $10 suggested donation
For more information: www.queerdharma.org

Teen Meditation Group
Meets THIRD SATURDAY of every month, 5 - 7 pm. | free

People of Color Study & Practice Group
Meets THIRD MONDAY of every month, 7 - 9 pm | $10 suggested donation

Family Practice Days
MORNINGS 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sundays, March 23, April 27, June 1

Unconditional Healing Practice Group
June 8 Sunday, 10 am - 1 pm

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Shambhala Center Of New York
118 West 22nd Street, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10011
Tel. 212-675-6544 Email: nyshambhala@shambhala.org