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Buddhist Path of Practice and Study The Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center offers classes in the Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies as well as other Buddhist traditions. The Shambhala Buddhist path is based primarily on Tibetan Buddhism, but also includes elements from the Zen and Theravadin traditions. Programs have strong emphasis on mindfulness-awareness practice and are designed to deepen students' understanding and experience of buddhadharma in a gradual and systematic way. A careful sequence of group practice programs ensures that students can develop according to their own interests and commitments. All courses are open to both beginners and mature practitioners. 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.
Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies
The Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies curriculum is divided into four sections or cycles. Each cycle provides:
Introductory Course: Fearless Buddha, Peaceful Warrior (Saturday / Sunday) 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 Vipashyana: 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 & the Bodhisattva Vow weekend Emptiness 5 classes + 1 day intensive Journey Without Goal 5 classes + 1 day intensive
It is said that "the dharma is good in the beginning, good in the middle and good in the end". From the first experience of relaxing on the cushion and allowing oneself to just be, the practitioner can discover the goodness of dharma, both within him or herself and in the world.The path of the practitioner of dharma is rich with opportunities for self-examination and discovery. Beginning with looking at one's own experience directly in meditation, the practitioner learns about the ways the mind works. Through meditaiton, the practitioner penetrates confusion to experience the naturalness of being awake. Through studying the wisdom of the lineage, the great practitioners dating back to the Buddha, the student is challenged and inspired to discover a direct view of the nature of mind and reality. While there are many opportunities to join with others on the path for practice and study, the journey is personal. |
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