ST. JOHNSBURY SHAMBHALA CENTER

Start Where You Are
A course based on the book by Pema Chödrön

Six Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm
beginning February 26th

We will study and discuss the mahayana teachings of mind training 
("lojong"), which includes instruction in tonglen practice. 

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It will be necessary to purchase or borrow a text and prepare the reading assignment for the first class. Sitting meditation is a requirement for participating in the course. 
Instruction will be offered for those just beginning meditation practice. The suggested cost for the six classes is $30, though any contribution fitting your means is welcome. 

Arthur Jennings and Susan Shaw will lead the classes. Arthur is a resident of Barnet; he is a nurse and caregiver and has been practicing and studying the buddhadharma for over 25 years. Susan began meditating in 1979; she completed the 3-year retreat associated with Gampo Abbey in 1996 and now lives in St.Johnsbury where she works as a caregiver. 

"a Buddhist nun for regular folks"  ~ amazon.com
Pema Chödrön is a renowned teacher of the mahayana buddhist path of compassion and loving kindness and author. She is a student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. 

Pema links
Shambhala Pub. Presents Pema Chödrön

What is True Mindfulness?

For more info contact Sal Demaio at sal@kingcon.com
or call the Center at 802 748-4240
 
 

St. Johnsbury Shambhala Center
17 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont
(above the Sunshine Boutique and next door to the Star Theatre)
802-748-4240 ~ visit the contact page for more information.