Upcoming programmes
 Learn to Meditate
06/07/2009 An introduction to the practice of sitting meditation in the Shambhala tradition. Ideal for beginners.
 Just Sitting
13/07/2009 An evening of sitting and walking meditation. Instruction available on request.
Just Sitting
20/07/2009 An evening of sitting and walking meditation. Instruction available on request.
Welcome ! The Brighton Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Group offers meditation instruction, courses as well as weekend programmes in Buddhism and the meditative arts. Shambhala Buddhism is an international community of practitioners of meditation. We meet at Yoga Haven in Brighton and Hove. On Monday nights from 7:45 we meet for 'Just Sitting'. An evening of walking and sitting meditation according to the teachings of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. On the first Monday of every month we hold an evening for newcomers with an introduction to meditation practice. We also meet on Thursdays for courses on Meditation, Buddhism and contemplative arts (see below). Please check out Calendar. New!:Audio and video teachings:- click on Teachers Schedule 1st *Monday of the Month - Learn to Meditate Introductory meditation instruction presents the basic meditation practice taught in the Shambhala community. This practice combines a simple three-part technique and a particular view or attitude. 2nd & 3rd Mondays of the Month - Just Sitting These sessions highlight the Shambhala community’s core practice—mindfulness-awareness meditation—in both sitting and walking forms.Last Monday of the Month - Sadhana of Mahamudra practice Thursdays - Meditation and Study courses - please check Programmes * Please note that we do not open on Bank Holidays. How to find us...
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Quote of the Week!
July 1, 2009
TRANSCENDING SPIRITUAL MATERIALISM
Developing basic sanity is a process of working on ourselves in which the path itself rather than the attainment of a goal becomes the working basis. The path itself is what constantly inspires us, rather than, in the style of the carrot and the donkey, promises about certain achievements that lie ahead of us....The difference between spiritual materialism and transcending spiritual materialism is that, in spiritual materialism, promises are used like a carrot held in front of a donkey, luring him into all kinds of journeys. In transcending spiritual materialism, there is no goal. The goal exists in every moment of our life situation, in every moment of our spiritual journey. In this way, the spiritual journey becomes as exciting and as beautiful as if we were buddha already. There are constant new discoveries, constant messages, and constant warnings. There is also constant cutting down, constant painful lessons -- as well as pleasurable ones. The spiritual journey of transcending spiritual materialism is a complete journey rather than one that is dependent on an external goal.
From "The Trikaya," in CRAZY WISDOM page 15.
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