Shambhala Training: Level I -The Art of Being Human [In-Person]

Shambhala Training: Level I -The Art of Being Human

An In-Person Weekend Retreat at the Seattle Shambhala Center

Level I “The Art of Being Human” will be directed by Morgan Root in-person at the Seattle Shambhala Center starting Friday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. All participants are asked to attend Friday night, however for those who would like to learn more about the program, they are also invited to attend Friday night free-of-charge and can decide after the evening whether or not to register. Friday night is required for all participants who wish to continue for the full weekend.

Shambhala Training weekend retreats are grounded in the view that human beings are, at the core, fundamentally awake. We discover this ground through simple yet profound practices of 'just being'.

Awakening is not about escaping from the world, but rather opening our hearts to our whole experience, instead of pushing it away. Through gentle precision in meditation practice and curiosity about what arises, we bring a light touch of mindfulness and awareness to every aspect of our lives: work, play, relationships, community.

The retreat provides a path to discover our own authentic being in this complex, difficult, yet joyful and alive, world that we live in.

We don't need to go somewhere else, or discover something outside ourselves. The first step is giving ourselves the time and opportunity to reconnect with the ground of our human existence — through direct experience of our five senses, the feeling of emotions in our body, even the awareness of thoughts across our minds. Over time, our practice provides a way to gain strength, develop resilience and to cultivate skillfulness -- The Art of Being Human.

The retreat includes meditation instruction and practice, talks, group discussion, and individual interviews.

Shambhala Training Weekend 1 is designed for both new meditators and those looking to reconnect with their meditation practice.

Schedule
Friday, September 20th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, Septembner 21st, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday, September 22nd, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Each morning will start with a light breakfast. The program begins at 9:00 am, concluding at 5:30 pm with short breaks throughout, and concludes with a celebratory reception on Sunday.

Morgan Root has been a teacher in Shambhala since 2003.  He attended his first Shambhala training program in 1988 in Halifax, N.S. and Kalapa Assembly in 1992.  He has had various roles in Shambhala centers across the country from baker to head of Practice and Study and has taught a variety of Shambhala classes and levels.  He currently works as a math teacher in the Seattle Waldorf High School where he also leads a course in Buddhist practice.  He lives with his wife and two children in Wallingford. 

Location: In-Person at Seattle Shambhala Center, 3107 E Harrison Street, Seattle

Our Generosity Policy: We have a generosity policy to make our offerings available to all who wish to participate. If the program price is an obstacle for you, please consider what works for you, and offer as much of the program fee as you can. For those who can offer more than the program price, we have a "patron price". Your generosity in offering the patron price helps cover the costs for others who are not able to pay the full price.

Registration: When registering, you'll have the opportunity to pay online through PayPal (or by credit card), which greatly simplifies the process for us. For further details, see our Program Policies and FAQs page.

Questions? Please write to us at [email protected].