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Announcing the launch of the Philadelphia Shambhala Center Google Group. This group is for the members and friends of the Philadelphia Shambhala Center.

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The Philadelphia Shambhala Meditation Center is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Our center offers daily public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices.

We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help people of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.

Public meditation is offered daily Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday.

Be sure to check our Programs page for classes and offerings which may have become available since newsletter publication.

From the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Shambhala Center

(Click here for a PDF of the full announcement.)

Dear Shambhala Center Members, Friends and Guests,

In accordance with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche's wish to create a culture of kindness, and in order to do so with thoughtfulness and precision, we are pleased to announce the heads of the Three Pillars of Governance and the new, part-time position of the Center Manager at the Philadelphia Shambhala Center:

Joann Doneen Herson, Executive Director

Jean Plough, Director of Practice and Education

Michael Thompson, Rusung

Sarah Farash, Center Manager

Please join us in celebrating this historic time at the official oath ceremony and reception on Saturday, September 17th at 7pm.

Upcoming Programs:

Philadelphia Shambhala Bodhi School
January 8th - June 3rd
Bodhi School provides children and young teenagers with education in the tradition of Shambhala Buddhism as well as providing youth with an opportunity to experience one of the Three Jewels – sangha.
more info

Joy In Everyday Life
January 11th - February 15th
Joy In Everyday Life is the third course in the Way of Shambhala series. This course expands the meditation experience by introducing practical methods for developing ongoing kindness toward ourselves and others.
more info

Mindfulness for the Helping Professions
January 13th - May 11th
This is a monthly community group for professionals who use mindfulness techniques in schools, health care agencies, therapy centers and businesses. Guest speakers will give a short presentation on a technique that integrates mindfulness practice and pro
more info

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We are glad to announce that the Philadelphia Shambhala Center is now Wheelchair Accessible. If you are experiencing any barrier to visiting the center, please email, Jim Shilliday. Please indicate the nature of your accessibility need along with your full contact information. We will try to respond in the manner most helpful to you.

Shambhala Center Philadelphia
2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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