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CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS

SEPTEMBER

Open House | Sep 1 5

Awareness Through Moving and Stillness:Feldenkrais and MeditationKim Hansen & Katharine Kaufman | Sep 6 8 6

Breathing with the Mountain:Rock Climbing and QigongSusan Manchester & Heidi Wirtz | Sep 6 8 7

Shambhala Training Level 1:The Art of Being HumanShastri Holly Gayley | Sep 6 8 7

Stupa Volunteer Work WeekBob King, Lindy King, John Perkins & Joshua Mulder

Sep 6 15 8Resounding of the Profound Treasuryof the Ocean of DharmaJudith Lief | Sep 13 14 9

Loving Your Way to Enlightenment:Ancient Wisdom for the Modern CoupleKeith Kachtick & Camilla Figueroa | Sep 13 15 9

Nonviolent Communication as a Spiritual PathPaul Shippee | Sep 13 15 10

Living the Full Catastrophe:A Day of Mindfulness-Based Stress ReductionDenver ProgramJanet Solyntjes | Sep 14 10

Gold Leaf Gilding and the Dignityof CraftsmanshipJohn Perkins | Sep 19 22 10

Advanced Tibetan Cranial Apprentice ProgramShar Lee | Sep 19 24 11

Retreat and Renewal | Sep 20 22 6

Authentic Leadership: Mindfulness at WorkBoulder TalkSusan Skjei | Sep 24 11

OCTOBER

Self-HealingCharley Cropley | Oct 4 6 11

Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony RetreatAcharya Allyn Lyon | Oct 5 6 12

Open House | Oct 6 5

Opening the Good Eye:An Introduction to Miksang PhotographyMichael Wood & Julie DuBose | Oct 10 14 12

Tibetan Cranial Beginners TrainingHeidi Nordlund | Oct 10 15 13

The Shamans Heart:An Awakening of Compassion, Healing and Vision

Don Oscar Miro-Quesada & Byron MetcalfOct 11 13 13

Authentic Leadership WorkshopSusan Skjei | Oct 17 20 13

Learn to MeditateGreg Smith | Oct 18 20 14

Healing Habits:Repatterning our Deepest Emotional BodyAnnie Brook | Oct 18 20 14

Flow Like Water, Strong as a Mountain:A Tai Chi Retreat | Denver ProgramLarry Welsh | Oct 19 20 14

Kurukulla IntensiveWalker Blaine | Oct 23 28 15

Prajna Yoga: Full Spectrum PracticeTheresa Murphy & Troy Rapp | Oct 25 27 15

Retreat and Renewal | Oct 25 27 6

NOVEMBER

Graceful Exit: Preparing for a Good DeathBoulder ProgramAndrew Holecek | Nov 1 2 16

Mindfulness Meditation Retreat:A 7-day, Teacher-led, Silent RetreatJanet Solyntjes & Jim Colosi | Nov 1 8 16

Shambhala Training Level II:Birth of the WarriorPatricia Kelly | Nov 1 3 16

Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels I-IIDenver ProgramAcharya Dale Asrael | Nov 2 3 17

Open House | Nov 3 5

Describe a Morning You Woke Without Fear:A Writing RetreatBhanu Kapil | Nov 8 10 17

Creative Wisdom: Maitri and ArtJane Carpenter & Sue West | Nov 15 17 18

Embody Shakti: A Womens Yoga RetreatAlison Litchfield & Kirsten Warner | Nov 15 17 18


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NOVEMBER (CONT)

The Path of Simply Being: A Meditation RetreatThomas Roberts | Nov 15 17 19

Seeing the One World with Two Eyes:A Sufi Experiential RetreatElias Amidon | Nov 22 24 19

Retreat and Renewal | Nov 22 24 6

Thanksgiving Retreat and CelebrationNov 27 30 20

DECEMBER

Open House | Dec 1 5

The Joy of Recovery

Boulder ProgramKevin Griffin | Dec 5 20

The Joy of Recovery: Buddhism,Chi Kung and 12 StepsKevin Griffin and Greg Pergament | Dec 6 8 20

Free Your Energy: A Yoga RetreatJeanie Manchester & Billy Goldman | Dec 6 8 21

The Descent: The Creative Power of the DarkElizabeth Rabia Roberts | Dec 13 15 21

Winter Dathn: A Month-long Meditation RetreatShastri Samten Kobelt | Dec 13 Jan 10 22

Retreat and Renewal | Dec 20 22 6

Fearlessly Creative:A Meditation and Writing RetreatSusan Piver | Dec 20 23 23

Take a Leap into 2014:Establish Your Intention and CommitmentJon Barbieri | Dec 30 Jan 1 23

JANUARY

Open House | Jan 5 5

Retreat and Renewal | Jan 10 12 6

Living the Full Catastrophe:A Day of Mindfulness-Based Stress ReductionDenver ProgramJanet Solyntjes | Jan 11 24

Shambhala Training Level 1:The Art of Being Human

Steve Seely | Jan 17 19 24

Shambhala Training Level III:Warrior in the WorldDenise Wuensch | Jan 17 19 25

The Six Ways of Ruling:Surviving, Transforming and Working with OthersRichard Reoch | Jan 31 Feb 2 25

FEBRUARY

Retreat and Renewal | Feb 7 9 6

Precious Knowing:A Meditation and Yoga Retreat for WomenKatharine Kaufman | Feb 19 23 26

Shambhala Mountain Centerin the City

Boulder and Denver Programs

Living the Full Catastrophe:

A Day of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Denver Program

Janet Solyntjes | Sep 14 10

Authentic Leadership: Mindfulness at Work

Boulder Program

Susan Skjei | Sep 24 11

Flow Like Water, Strong as a Mountain:

A Tai Chi Retreat

Denver Program

Larry Welsh | Oct 19 20 14

Graceful Exit: Preparing for a Good DeathBoulder Program

Andrew Holecek | Nov 1 2 16

Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels I-II

Denver Program

Acharya Dale Asrael | Nov 2 3 17

The Joy of Recovery

Boulder Program

Kevin Griffin | Dec 5 20

Living the Full Catastrophe:A Day of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Denver Program

Janet Solyntjes | Jan 11 24

Extend Your Stay

We invite participants for all of our programs to

extend their stay, before or after their scheduled

program, to make the most of their transitional time

in our magical setting. Receive a 25% discount on

lodging costs.

Getaway

Create your own personal retreat anytime

throughout the year with a 25% discount on

lodging. Some blackout days apply. Visit our website

to schedule available dates.


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HEGREATSTUPA

Visit the Great StupaWhen one enters a sacred space a great

cathedral, a redwood forest, a celebrated

concert hall or museum something

speaks to the heart. A sense of tranquility

and timelessness takes over, and we

experience a felt sense of peace. The Great

Stupa of Dharmakaya is such a place.

One of the most significant examplesof sacred architecture in the world, the

Great Stupa of Dharmakaya is the heart

of Shambhala Mountain Center. Standing

108 feet tall and built at an elevation of

8,000 feet, the stupa is both a unique

architectural marvel and a site for quiet

contemplation. We invite you to join the

thousands of visitors from around the world

who have discovered this unique monumentto peace, tolerance, and compassion.

The Great Stupa is open daily from 9 am

to 9 pm. The Stupa Visitor Center offers a

25-minute video. Stupa tours are offered

the first Sunday of every month as part of

our Open House series. Group tours can be

arranged by calling 888-788-7221. Please

see the website for more information.

I love coming to the

stupa it fills me with

peace that lasts long

after I leave. Liz Tuohy

An inspiration for

peace and happiness

throughout the

world, now, andin the future. The XIVth Dalai Lama


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LEA

RNTOMEDITATE

Shambhala Training

Shambhala Training is a secular meditation training

that helps us develop fearlessness, confidence

and openness toward others and ourselves. The

training path begins with a series of Heart of

Warriorship weekends that help to establish

a personal meditation practice. Each program

includes meditation instruction and practice, talkson Shambhala teachings, group discussions, and

individual meetings with a teacher.

Shambhala teachings recognize that human wisdom

and basic goodness do not belong to any one

religion or doctrine. Shambhala welcomes people of

all religious traditions, as well as those who do not

follow a particular spiritual path.

Level I: The Art of Being HumanShastri Holly Gayley | Sep 6 8 7

Steve Seely | Jan 17 19 24

Level II: Birth of the Warrior

Patricia Kelly | Nov 1 3 16

Level III: Warrior in the World

Denise Wuensch | Jan 17 19 25

The BasicsLearn to Meditate

Greg Smith | Oct 18 20 14

The Path of Simply Being: A Meditation Retreat

Thomas Roberts | Nov 15 17 19

You May Also EnjoyAwareness Through Moving and Stillness:

Feldenkrais and Meditation

Kim Hansen & Katherine Kaufman | Sep 6 8 6


A Day of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Janet Solyntjes | Sep 14 10

Janet Solyntjes | Jan 11 24

Fearlessly Creative:

A Meditation and Writing RetreatSusan Piver | Dec 20 23 23

Precious Knowing:

A Meditation and Yoga Retreat for Women

Katharine Kaufman | Feb 19 23 26

Open House

Join us the first Sunday of each month

for our popular Open House series. Enjoy a day

in the beautiful Rocky Mountains and pick from

a variety of free activities, including touring the

Great Stupa of Dharmakya, receiving meditation

instruction, listening to engaging dharma talks or

simply relaxing on this serene and powerful land.

Bring

a picnic, or for a $10 suggested donation, join us

for a delicious lunch prepared by our talented chefs.

To register and for updates on our list ofOpen House speakers and topics, please visit

our website.

Tuition: FREE

Sep 1 | Oct 6 | Nov 3 | Dec 1 | Jan 5

Learn to Meditate

Shambhala Mountain Center regularly offers programs for people who are new to

meditation. Included are our introductory Shambhala Training and Learn to Meditate

weekends, Retreat and Renewals (page 6) and Open Houses as well as programs that

connect meditation to other disciplines so that you can find the right fit for you.


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September 6 8

BODY AWARENESS

Awareness Through Movingand Stillness:

Feldenkrais and Meditation

Kim Hansen & Katharine Kaufman

This weekend retreat offers a rare pairing of the

gently focused Feldenkrais Method combined

with sitting meditation. The Feldenkrais method

works with gentle novel movements that stay

within a range that is easy. We will also explore

lying, standing and walking practices, allowing us

to enrich our options of response to our current

conditions. We will experience dynamic alignmentand shine a light on the multiple ways of doing any

task. As we practice alternative ways of inhabiting

our circumstances based on connection rather than

isolation, we have the opportunity to understand

natural elegance and direct, unencumbered

movement and stillness. This weekend is open

to all and is particularly beneficial to those with

challenging physical conditions.

Tuition $170 + 2 nights

Kim Hansen, MFA, is a Guild

Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, a

massage therapist, and a long-time

movement teacher. She was on

the dance faculty at The University

of Colorado, Regis College and

Running River Elementary School,

and has taught people to swim,

rehabilitate after disease and injuries, couple creativemovement with academic disciplines, and to build

community around body awareness and self-care.

Katharine Kaufman is a senior

yoga teacher in Boulder, Colorado.

She taught and practiced for many

years with Wendy Bramlett and

Richard Freeman, and studied

in South India. She holds an

MFA degree in Performance andChoreography and is an adjunct

faculty member at Naropa University where she

teaches Contemplative Movement Arts and studies

poetry. Katharine is a priest ordained in the Soto Zen

Buddhist lineage.

Retreat and RenewalDiscover relaxation and wakefulness

in our pristine mountain environment.

Our Retreat and Renewal programs offer

contemplative approaches for working

with the fullness of daily modern life,bringing insight and inspiration to

career, family, health, relationships,

and personal endeavors of all kinds.

Join us for a spacious retreat that

allows time to walk the land, visit the

Stupa, or to follow the spontaneous

callings of your spirit. Meet other

participants over tasty meals (vegetarian

options provided). Join in part, or all

of the scheduled activities: meditation

(with instruction), yoga, guided hike

with our land steward, tour of the

Great Stupa, and evening activities.

Great for friends, couples, or individuals.

Massage available.

Tuition $100 + 2 nights lodging

Sep 20 22Oct 25 27

Nov 22 24

Dec 20 22

Jan 10 12

Feb 7 9


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September 6 8

BODY AWARENESS

Breathing with the Mountain:

Rock Climbing and Qigong

Susan Manchester & Heidi Wirtz

This retreat is a unique opportunity to focus on cultivating mindfulness

through exploration of both our internal wilderness as well as the

amazing playground around us. We will begin each day with invigorating

Qigong to prepare mindfully for the mountain, spend several hours

mid-day connecting to nature through focused movement over rock and

complete our day dream-tending under the stars. Climbing will be geared

towards all levels, as the integration of mindfulness can be advantageous

for everyone. We will leave with a heightened love for ourselves, nature

and community and have the capacity to move into our daily lives withnew-found vibrancy and strength.


Heidi Wirtz is both yogin and adventurer at heart.

One of the countrys most influential female climbers,

she is a North Face athlete and co-founder of Earth

Play Retreats and Girls Education International.

She teaches nationally, intertwining her passion

for spiritual practice and climbing to promote

transformative experiences.

Susan Manchester is a clairsentient healer who

spent 25 years as a wilderness guide, working and

living around the world. She has an established

practice in Qigong healing, Biodynamic Craniosacral

Therapy and advanced forms of structural and

myofascial release work.

September 6 8

SHAMBHALA

Shambhala TrainingLevel 1:

The Art of Being Human

Shastri Holly Gayley

Through the practice of

meditation, we glimpse

unconditional goodness as the

ground of our existence. This

immersive weekend workshop

helps us open to ourselves with

gentleness and appreciation

and begin to see our potentialas genuine and compassionate

human beings. Recommended for

new and experienced meditators,

as well as for those looking to

enrich their existing spiritual

path. You will receive a copy

ofShambhala: The Sacred Path

of the Warriorby Chgyam

Trungpa Rinpoche.Tuition $135 + 2 nights

Shastri Holly Gayley teaches courses

on Buddhism in the Religious Studies

department at the University of

Colorado in Boulder. She has been

a practitioner of meditation in the

Shambhala community since 1992

and regularly presents meditation

to groups on college campuses.Holly has frequently traveled to

Eastern Tibet for her research on

contemporary Buddhist movements.


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September 6 15

CONTEMPLATIVE ARTS

Stupa Volunteer Work WeekBob King, Lindy King, John Perkins & Joshua Mulder

Join us for an incredible opportunity to gatherand work on the Great Stupa of Dharmakya.

Shambhala Mountain Center, with support from the

Chgyam Trungpa Legacy Project, warmly invites

you to stay at our beautiful retreat center free of

charge as we uplift and care for the Stupa and its

environment, practice meditation, have dharma

talks and discussions, and enjoy the peaceful

space of the mountains. We will be doing a wide

range of interesting and helpful projects, includingthe following: concrete crack repair and painting,

fire mitigation, path repair, organizing tools and

storage, and more. Good strong backs are very

helpful, but not required!

Please contact Lindy and Bob King at

[email protected] to apply for this program.

Tuition FREE + 9 nights lodging FREE

Lindy King has been a student of

Trungpa Rinpoche since 1970. She

has led fire pujas, study abroad

programs, and workshops on death

and dying. She helped manage

the building of The Great Stupa of

Dharmakaya during the 14-yearconstruction period, coordinating

the hundreds of volunteers, teacher visits and other

special events, along with enjoying general participation

in construction and artwork. Lindy also continues to

facilitate summer work programs for the benefit of the

Stupa and those who make a connection with it.

Bob King became a student of

Trungpa Rinpoche in 1970 and at

that same time began a successful

career as a building contractor. As

a volunteer he served as project

manager for the construction of

The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya

for 14 years. Since then, he has

organized summer work programs in order to maintain

and enhance the Stupa and its environment as well

as to provide opportunities for others to connect and

deepen their relationship to this sacred expression of

awakened mind.John Perkins has been gilding since

1992. He worked as a museum

conservator for the National

Historic Parks Service in Canada

and the Getty Conservation

Institute in Los Angeles. In 1999

John worked on gilding in the

Great Stupa of Dharmakaya and

has returned in subsequent years.

Joshua Mulder has been a student

of Buddhism for 43 years. In

1987 he was asked to care for

the great Vidyadhara, Chgyam

Trungpa Rinpoches relics. Inspired

by the teachings of Buddhism,

he has spent the last 26 years

designing, building, and creating

the artistic expression and heraldry of the Great Stupa

of Dharmakaya. He continues to deepen visitorsunderstanding and connection to the Stupa by giving

tours and dharma talks on a regular basis.


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September 13 14

SHAMBHALA

Resounding of the ProfoundTreasury of the Ocean of DharmaJudith Lief

Please join Judith Lief at the Great Stupa of

Dharmakaya for the resounding (or recitation)

of the final chapters of The Profound Treasury of

the Ocean of Dharma. This program is open to all

and includes a Friday night talk, group meditation

practice, listening and reciting, and discussion.

Between 1973 and 1986, Chgyam Trungpa

Rinpoche presented these heart teachings on

the three stages of Tibetan Buddhism to hismost senior students. Judith has completed the

mammoth work of compiling and editing the

material into three volumes totaling more than

2,000 pages. With the publication of The Profound

Treasury, these works have become publicly

available for the first time. This is a chance to

experience the brilliance, wildness and beauty

of Chgyam Trungpa Rinpoches teachings at

the powerful land center he founded nearly40 years ago.

Tuition $65 + 1 night

Judith Lief was a close student of Chgyam Trungpa

and served for many years as the Executive Editor of

Vajradhatu Publications. She has edited a number of

books by Trungpa Rinpoche and is a published author

and respected dharma teacher.

September 13 15

MINDFUL LIVING

Loving Your Way toEnlightenment:

Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Couple

Keith Kachtick & Camilla Figueroa

Theres a Buddhist belief that a genuinely loving

relationship is the practice for which all other

practices are preparation. This weekend couples yoga

and meditation retreat explores romantic partnership

as an opportunity for spiritual awakening, cultivating

unconditional love as a path to enlightenment.

Through heart-opening yoga poses, metta and insight

meditation, Thai Yoga Massage, and innovativecouples dialogues, we will discover how to celebrate,

revitalize and deepen soulful harmonizing between

you and your partner. Grounded in the ancient

wisdom of Indian yoga and Tibetan Buddhism,

these practices will fine-tune our communication

skills, enhance understanding of our partners needs

and desires, and help us to realize our full spiritual

potential. For yoga and meditation students of all

levels; heterosexual or same-gender couples incommitted relationships welcome.


Keith Kachtick, founder of Dharma Yoga, has taught

meditation and yoga worldwide since 1999. Keith writes

for Yoga Journaland is author ofYou Are Not Here &

Other Works of Buddhist Fictionand Hungry Ghost.

Camilla Figueroa, MSW, is founder of Dharma Yoga

Therapy and is certified in Thai Yoga Massage, DharmaYoga and Phoenix Rising Therapy.

This place is a

national treasure.

Mary Montaanye


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September 13 15

MINDFUL LIVING

NonviolentCommunicationas a Spiritual Path

Paul Shippee

Learn how to create your

life, your relationships, and

your world in harmony with

your values. Drawing on the

renowned discipline of Nonviolent

Communication, we will explore

and practice skills of deep

listening, vulnerability, andempathic presence. Nonviolent

Communication is a creative

method to bring out authentic

connection between people

through honestly expressing

ones feelings and needs, and

listening for the feelings and

needs in others. The weekend will

include talks, meditation periods,identifying feelings and needs,

body awareness work, dyads,

interpersonal sharing, and group

discussion. Our emphasis will be

on working with real-life examples

contributed from the participants.

This method and retreat are ideal

for all those working with groups

as well as those interested inbringing greater clarity, ease,

joy and awareness to their

interpersonal relationships.


Paul Shippee, MA Psychology,

studied Nonviolent Communication

(NVC) intensively with founder

Marshall Rosenberg and other

NVC trainers. He has facilitated

NVC groups continuously for the

past eight years and teaches NVC

workshops around the country.

September 14

PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION

Living the FullCatastrophe:

A Day of Mindfulness-Based Stress ReductionDenver Program

Janet Solyntjes

This experiential workshop will

offer user-friendly techniques for

dealing with stress in our lives

and for cultivating our deepest

potential for living a full and

satisfying life. Mindfulness-BasedStress Reduction (MBSR) is a

well-recognized approach which

has been shown to be effective

in reducing stress, depression and

anxiety; enhancing communication

and health; fostering courage in

difficult situations and supporting

overall well-being. The day will

include an introduction to thetheory of Mindfulness-Based Stress

Reduction, guided instruction in

mindfulness practices used in

MBSR (body scan, sitting and

walking meditation, mindful

hatha yoga), and discussion of

the benefits and applications of

mindfulness in daily life.

The program will be held at the

Denver Shambhala Center, 2305

S. Syracuse Way, Denver, from

9:30am-4:30pm.

Tuition $85

Janet Solyntjes, MA, is a senior

teacher in the Shambhala tradition

and has offered mindfulness courses

at Naropa University, OmegaInstitute, Hollyhock, Shambhala

Mountain Center, and in corporate

and non-profit workplaces. She

completed the MBSR professional

training and attended the Teacher

Development Intensive.

September 19 22

CONTEMPLATIVE ARTS

Gold Leaf Gildingand the Dignity ofCraftsmanship

John Perkins

Learn the centuries-old art

of gold leaf gilding with a

three-day workshop of hands-on

work, demonstrations and

experimentation. In the inspiring

environs of the Great Stupa of

Dharmakaya and its studio, we will

incorporate a variety of historicaland modern techniques for

applying metal leaf to art, frames,

furniture, and architecture. We

will also work with mindfulness

practices and the principles of

the Four Dignities of Shambhala

to help us enjoy how the craft

encourages mindfulness. This is

an excellent opportunity to learnthe techniques used in gilding the

Stupa, and to explore and develop

practical skills that can be added

to your artistic repertoire as well

as everyday life.

Note: Limited to 12 participants.

Program tuition includes a $50

materials fee.


John Perkins has been gilding

since 1992. He worked as museum

conservator for the National Historic

Parks Service in Canada and the

Getty Conservation Institute in

Los Angeles. In 1999 John worked

on gilding in the Great Stupa of

Dharmakaya and has returned in

subsequent years.


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Advanced TibetanCranial Apprentice

Program

Shar Lee

A nearly extinct energetic healing

modality passed down orally

from Tibetan monks throughout

the centuries, Tibetan Cranial

(TC) work reconnects us to our

inherent healing capacity. While

maintaining a state of prayer

or mantra, practitioners readhundreds of pulses, and then

fine tune bones in the skull, jaw,

palate and neck. This work has

been shown to alleviate suffering

and promote a profound sense of

well-being. Yoga and meditation

will be taught as part of the five-

day retreat so that apprentices

can develop a daily spiritualpractice to support their work.

This is an advanced TC

apprenticeship program. Before

registering, you must experience

an individual TC session from

one of our practitioners or Shar

Lee, have been accepted as a

TC Apprentice, and attend the

TC beginners program. See our

practitioners listed by location,

and details about the program at:

www.tibetancranial.com. For more

information call 720-378-8044.


Shar Lee, CYI, has been teaching

yoga and Buddhist meditation

internationally since 1966. Afterstudying Zen Buddhism in the

United States, she studied Tibetan

Buddhism in Nepal with several

esteemed lamas. In 1987, she began

training in Tibetan Cranial work with

Lama Dorje in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Authentic Leadership:

Mindfulness at WorkBoulder Talk

Susan Skjei

How do we engage with difficult

or challenging situations in the

workplace? What does it take

to be present, resilient and

responsive to those around

us and to the complexities we

encounter every day on the

job? Mindfulness practice offersimmediate access to our own

authenticity and to the courage

and confidence that arise from

that experience. We will explore

three ways leaders can build

capacity for resilience in the face

of constant change.

This talk will be held 79pm

at Naropa University, Nalanda

Events Center, 6287 Arapahoe

Avenue, Boulder.

Susan Skjei is offering an

Authentic Leadership Workshop

at Shambhala Mountain Center

October 17 20, see page 13.

Tuition $15

Acharya Susan Skjei is an educator,

executive coach and consultant

specializing in leadership and

transformative change. Formerly

a Vice President of Learning and

Development for a large technology

company, she currently directs the

Authentic Leadership program at

Naropa University and consults

internationally through her companySane Systems. Susan is skilled at

fostering inclusive and empowering

learning experiences.

October 4 6

BODY AWARENESS

Self-HealingCharley Cropley

The cause of our healthproblems is not cancer or

colitis, weak adrenals or a

lowered immune system. The

cause of our health problems

is the innocent, ignorant

misuse of our own body and

mind. In this retreat you will

learn to wisely use your power

to eat, move, think and relate.For two days you will practice

deliberately imbuing these

most ordinary daily activities

with intelligence and caring.

You will see unmistakably the

healing power you have and

how to wield it to revitalize

your body and mind.


Charley Cropley, ND, is a

naturopathic physician who after

35 years of practice, uses no

medicines. He teaches his clients

that they are endowed with self-

healing capacities exactly equal

to their condition. They learn

that illness itself is what heals

them. It awakens their love ofthemselves and guides them in

the heroic work of healing their

own self-harming ways.


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October 10 14

CONTEMPLATIVE ARTS

Opening the Good Eye:

An Introduction to Miksang Photography

Michael Wood and Julie DuBose

This retreat is an introduction to the practice of Miksang

Contemplative Photography as developed by Michael Wood and

Julie DuBose. If you would like to be able to express your full and

complete experience of seeing through your camera, this course

is for you. Through visual exercises, assignments, discussion, and

sharing of images, we learn how to recognize our experience of

direct visual perception. Direct in this case means without the

filters of our habitual ways of seeing and experiencing our world.

This is not purely a photography course. It is about developingthe ability to see our world in a fresh way so that we have an

experience that we are passionate about expressing with our

camera. This is the beginning of a journey through our world with

our eyes, mind, and heart united in the experience of communion

with our visual world and the expression of that through our

camera. Please go to miksang.com for course details.


Introductory Evening at the Ft Collins Shambhala Center, with

Julie DuBose and Michael Wood: September 13, 6:308:30pm

Michael Wood is the original developer and

teacher of Miksang, and co-author ofThe Practice

of Contemplative Photography: Seeing the World

with Fresh Eyes. Michael resides in Canada and is

currently acting as a Management Consultant and

Curriculum Development Advisor to the Miksang

Institute in Boulder, Colorado.

Julie DuBose began her study of Miksang with

Michael Wood in 1998 and has been teaching

since 2000. She founded the Miksang Institute for

Contemplative Photography in Boulder, Colorado

and Miksang Publications in 2012. She is the

author ofEffortless Beauty: Photography as an

Expression of Eye, Mind, and Heart.

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SHAMBHALA

Refuge andBodhisattva VowCeremony Retreat

Acharya Allyn Lyon

This weekend is an opportunity for

those ready to commit themselves

to the Refuge Vow or Bodhisattva

Vow in a profound and beautiful

retreat environment.

The Refuge Vow marks the

decision to commit oneself

wholeheartedly to the Buddhist

path and to further ones

practice and training. It is the

formal commitment to being a

Buddhist, following the example

of the Buddha Shakyamuni, his

teachings (the dharma) and

joining the community (sangha)

of fellow practitioners.

The Bodhisattva Vow is a

commitment to put others

before oneself and to work

wholeheartedly for their benefit.

The basis of this vow is the

aspiration to develop friendliness,

compassion, and genuine insight

through the practice of the six

paramitas generosity, discipline,patience, exertion, meditation,

and prajna.

See website for prerequisites.

Tuition $108 + 1 night

Acharya

Allyn Lyon

is a senior

teacher in theShambhala

Buddhist

tradition. She

has served as

director of Shambhala Mountain

Center and has taught at Vajradhatu

Seminary. Allyn has traveled and

taught extensively in Europe, the

U.S. and Mexico, as well as at

Naropa University. Allyn is knownfor the clarity and directness of her

teaching and for her irreverent sense

of humor.


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BODY AWARENESS

Tibetan CranialBeginners TrainingHeidi Nordlund

Tibetan Cranial has a rich

and ancient history originating

in the Himalayan highlands

approximately 2000 years ago.

Before the Chinese invasion of

Tibet, this healing modality was

flourishing; after the invasion,

it nearly became extinct. Today

the work is surviving throughthe efforts of master teacher

Shar Lee, who teaches the

advanced trainings to continuing

apprentices, and the Tibetan

Cranial Association. Tibetan

Cranial reconnects us to our

inherent healing capacity. It is a

healing modality that focuses on

fine-tuning the bones in the skull,neck and jaw based on pulse

reading in order to alleviate great

suffering and promote a profound

sense of well-being. Yoga and

meditation are taught as part of

the five-day retreat in order to

develop and enhance ones daily

spiritual practice in support of the

Tibetan Cranial practice.Visit tibetancranial.com for

training pre-requisites as well

as requirements for the Tibetan

Cranial Apprenticeship.


Heidi Nordlund

is an advanced

Tibetan Cranialpractitioner

trained by

master teacher

and lineage

holder Shar

Lee. Heidi is also an advanced

Ayurvedic Practitioner. Her spiritual

practice is grounded in the science

of Kriya Yoga meditation. In addition

to practicing and teaching TibetanCranial and Ayurveda, Heidi is a

certified Postpartum AyurDoula,

Yoga therapist and Yoga instructor.

October 11 13

WISDOM TRADITIONS

The Shamans Heart:

An Awakening ofCompassion, Healing

and Vision

Don Oscar Miro-Quesada

& Byron Metcalf

Two seasoned navigators

of shamanic realms artfully

orchestrate this heartfelt initiation

into the sacred dimensions

of life. Merging ancient and

contemporary healing ceremoniesand rhythmic techniques, they will

guide participants in a journey

of encounter with the inner and

outer landscapes of their soul.

Deep journey explorations and

integrative teachings will focus

on: the journey within, as

within, so without, life as

ceremony, the ascent,a sacred hoop, and more.


Byron Metcalf,

PhD, is the

creator of

The Shamans

Heart Program

and an award-

winningprofessional

musician and shamanic practitioner.

For nearly three decades, he has

been involved in consciousness

research, specializing in the

transformative potential of music

and sound and expanded states

of consciousness.

Don Oscar Miro-Quesada is a

respected Peruvian kamasqa

curandero, OAS Fellow in

Ethnopsychology, originator of

the Pachakuti Mesa cross-cultural

shamanism, and founder of The Heart

of the Healer Foundation. A popular

international teacher and master

ceremonialist,

his work has

been featuredon CNN,

Univision,

A&E, and the

Discovery

Channel.

October 17 20

MINDFUL LIVING

AuthenticLeadershipWorkshop

Susan Skjei

This workshop provides an

introduction to Authentic

Leadership a powerful

approach to personal and

professional development

that can increase

leadership capacity for

clarity, compassion andeffective action in life

and at work. Drawing

on the disciplines of

neuroscience, Buddhism,

complexity science,

organizational learning

and leadership, the

workshop offers proven

methods and practicesthat help leaders cultivate

self-awareness and

creativity, strengthen

and enhance their

relationships with others

and effectively lead the

changes they want to

see in their organizations

and in the world. Theprogram will include

meditation practice,

contemplative dialogue

and experiences in the

natural environment.


See Susans bio on page 11.


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WISDOM TRADITIONS

Flow Like Water,Strong as a Mountain:

A Tai Chi RetreatDenver Program

Larry Welsh

Tai Chi Chuan has been

described as the supreme

ultimate exercise. When joined

with mindfulness sitting

meditation practice, these two art

forms bring forth a powerful way

to cultivate health throughouteach day of our lives by restoring

well-being in body, mind, and

spirit. Learn how to enhance flow,

flexibility, strength, relationships

and deep peace. Discover the

wellspring of your own intrinsic

health and sanity through

learning the 4 Foundations

of Mindfulness and authenticrelaxation. For all ages. See

website for times and location.

Tuition $160

Larry Welsh, MAc, MA, has trained

in the Yang-style short form,

listening hands and sword form of

Tai Chi Chuan since 1977. Larry

is Senior Adjunct Professor and

Mindfulness-Meditation teacher in

the Traditional Eastern Arts program

at Naropa University. He practices

Japanese Classical Acupuncture,

herbal medicine and whole-food

nutrition in Boulder, Colorado.

October 18 20


Healing Habits:

Repatterning our DeepestEmotional Body

Annie Brook

Our earliest precognitive

experiences can deeply impact

the formation of our identity and

set patterns of behavior that

can derail our later relationships,

parenting and work. Without

necessarily knowing how or why,

we find ourselves creating andreacting to situations that do not

support our greatest good, or that

of others. During this retreat, we

will learn to identify, unravel and

realign some of these adaptive

behaviors, drawing on simple yet

powerful techniques of body-

based repatterning, reflection

and emotional inquiry. We willbegin to heal trust/mistrust issues,

repair compromised thinking,

and discover ways to support

ongoing alignment, confidence,

and compassion. From the

healing ground of our weekend,

reengage your relationships,

work and daily life with fresh

understanding, wholeness andintegrated presence.


Annie Brook, PhD, LPC, brings

30+ years of study, practice, and

teaching of meditation, movement

awareness, ritual, and group process.

Annie is an author and international

speaker, and was the former Director

of the Body Psychotherapy trackfor Naropa Universitys MA in

Somatic Psychology. She co-owns

Colorado Therapies where she

trains interns and practitioners

in BodyMind Somanautics.

October 18 20

SHAMBHALA

Learn to MeditateGreg Smith

It seems we all agree thattraining the body through

exercise, diet and relaxation

is a good idea but why dont

we think about training our

minds? This weekend retreat will

give accessible and powerful

meditation practice techniques

to help us find peace within

ourselves while developing astrong and flexible mind. We will

draw from Turning the Mind Into

an Ally, the best-selling book by

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, as

we explore this question together

in a contemplative and nurturing

environment. You will receive a

copy of this book at the retreat.


Greg Smith, a well-known sangha

artist and thangka painter, has lived

and painted at Shambhala Mountain

Center for many years. He has been

a student of meditation since 1976,

first with Chgyam Trungpa and

later with his son Sakyong Mipham.

Greg has taught meditation and

Buddhist studies since 1982.


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October 23 28

ADVANCED SHAMBHALA

Kurukulla IntensiveWalker Blaine

Shambhala Kurukulla practitioners are warmlyinvited to attend this autumn practice intensive.

The retreat will focus on all aspects of the

sadhana including an extended feast practice

dedicated to the development and prosperity

of Shambhala Mountain Center. The program

will also feature presentations of any additional

practice instructions given at the 2013

Kurukulla empowerments and include ample

time for discussion of the sadhana along withextended practice.

Prerequisites: To attend this program you

must be a Shambhala Werma or Vajrayogini

practitioner who has received the Kurukulla

empowerment and practice from Sakyong

Mipham Rinpoche.

Partial attendance is allowed.

Tuition $200 + 5 nightsWalker Blaine is Master of Liturgies to Sakyong

Mipham Rinpoche. Walker has studied and practiced

the dharma in Shambhala since 1984. In addition

to being a student of the Sakyong, he has studied

intensively with Khenpo Tsltrim Gyamtso Rinpoche.

Walkers ebook, The Great River of Blessings, an

account of the Rinchen Terdz received by Sakyong

Mipham Rinpoche in the winter of 2008-2009, can

be downloaded at The Sakyong Foundation website.

His two CDs of Buddhist music can be sampled on

iTunes and at highlandeyes.com. Walker lives with his

wife Patricia in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They are both

members of the Nalanda Translation Committee.

October 25 27

BODY AWARENESS

Prajna Yoga:

Full Spectrum Practice

Theresa Murphy & Troy Rapp

This retreat offers an opportunity to draw from the

vast spectrum of techniques created by yogis over

millennia, and develop an individualized, intuitive

approach to yoga practice. These practices lead to

health, balance and ease in body and mind, laying

the foundation for the development of wisdom and

compassion. We will explore several approaches

to the practice of asana (yoga postures), including

exploration of individual postures, therapeuticapplications, rigorous vinyasa, yin yoga, restorative

poses, and subtle unwinding through somatic

sensory awareness techniques. Theresa will introduce

ways to integrate intuition with formal asana

technique and nurture energetic balance through

pranayama, bandha and Sanskrit chanting. Troy

will offer instruction in Buddhist meditation for

cultivating wholesome states of mind, tranquility

and insight. No previous meditation experience isnecessary; a minimum of one year of regular asana

practice is recommended. Much of this retreat will

be held in silence. Talks and question and answer

periods will be offered daily.


Theresa Murphy, ERYT500, Senior Prajna Yoga and

Insight Yoga Instructor, is deeply influenced by classical

Hatha Yoga, the ancient Yoga philosophies and the

Buddhadharma. She has been practicing for over

25 years and teaching workshops and yoga teacher

trainings internationally for 15.

Troy Rapp began practicing meditation in the Zen

Buddhist tradition in 1996. He has spent five years in

residential practice at Zen Centers and monasteries in

the US and Korea. For the past several years he has

also practiced in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. He

currently works and practices at the Insight Meditation

Society in Barre, Massachusetts.


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November 2 3

WISDOM TRADITIONS

Traditional ChineseQigong:

Levels I-IIDenver Program

Acharya Dale Asrael

Cultivate strength of body and

calmness of mind through

the healing Taoist practice of

qigong. This intensive is a rare

opportunity to receive instruction

in two unique qigong lineages,

the Pre-Celestial Limitless GateSchool (Xiantianwujimen) and the

Yiquan School. In Level I, we will

practice techniques to strengthen

the musculoskeletal systems,

nourish internal organs, circulate

energy and still the mind. In Level

II, we will delve more deeply into

postures that cultivate flexibility,

strength and softness in thejoints, muscles and tendons. Self-

massage techniques to support

our internal organs and circulate

qi, or life energy, through our

meridians will also be shared.

See website for times and location.

Tuition $160

Acharya Dale Asrael is an associate

professor at Naropa University

in the Transpersonal Counseling

Psychology, Buddhist Studies

and Contemplative Education

departments. She is the Dean

of Meditation Instructors for

Shambhala International. Dale

studies qigong with, and has been

authorized to teach by, Eva Wong,

the nineteenth generation lineage

carrier of Xiantianwujimen Taoism

and a third generation student of

Wang Xiangzhai, founder of the

Yiquan School of martial arts and

Zhangzhuan (or Standing Qigong).

November 8 10

CONTEMPLATIVE ARTS

Describe a Morning You Woke Without Fear:

A Writing Retreat

Bhanu Kapil

This retreat invites you to write more deeply into your questions

than ever before. We will work with an elemental set of 12

questions as our starting point and axis. The questions, taken from

Bhanu Kapils book, The Vertical Interrogation of Strangers, are:

1. Who are you and whom do you love?

2. Where did you come from / how did you arrive?

3. How will you begin?

4. How will you live now?

5. What is the shape of your body?6. Who was responsible for the suffering of your mother?

7. What do you remember about the earth?

8. What are the consequences of silence?

9. Tell me what you know about dismemberment.

10. Describe a morning you woke without fear.

11. How will you / have you prepare(d) for your death?

12. And what would you say if you could?

Through notebook practice and somatic experiments, the writingthat comes from and through the body, this retreat is intended as

a generative, nurturing and wild space to generate new work and

share it with others.


Bhanu Kapil is the author of five full-length books: The Vertical

Interrogation of Strangers, Incubation: A Space for Monsters,

Humanimal [A Project for Future Children], Schizophrene and Ban,

forthcoming. She has performed her work and given workshops all over

the US, as well as India and the United Kingdom. A British-born Indianwriter, Bhanu is core faculty at Naropa University. Her widely-read blog

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November 15 17

BODY AWARENESS

Embody Shakti:

A Womens Yoga Retreat

Alison Litchfield & Kirsten Warner

The myths and metaphors of the Goddess traditions

are very much alive within us today. By blending

ancient yogic wisdom with practices that address

the challenges that modern women face, we can

learn to live full, happy and authentic lives. When

we come together as women, we open to the

possibilities of embracing our full potential. Through

yoga, chanting, movement and guided meditations,

we invite you to a weekend of embodying theradiant feminine energies that are the seat of power

in every woman. All levels welcome.


Alison Litchfield, RYT 500 instructor and Certified Rolfer,

and has been a devoted yogini for 23 years. Alison

teaches classes and workshops, leads retreats and works

one-on-one with people to help awaken the radiance,

power and aliveness in the body which opens us to the

possibility of expansion and joy in every part of our lives.

Kirsten Warner is an E-RYT 500 instructor with over 20

years of training in several styles of yoga. She is the

founder of Awakening Heart Yoga and the co-creator of

two Yoga Alliance certified Teacher Training programs.

Utilizing her background in psychology, group leadership

and yoga philosophy, she is known for her innovative

approach to Womens Yoga.

November 15 17

CONTEMPLATIVE ARTS

Creative Wisdom:

Maitri and Art

Jane Carpenter & Sue West

In this weekend retreat, participants will join the

five wisdom energies as taught by the ancient

Tibetan Buddhist tradition with artistic and creative

process. Through mindfulness meditation, Maitri

Space Awareness practice, art exercises and group

discussion, we will explore more fully the broad

palette of direct experience. The goal is to hold

a heightened perceptual state in contemplative

practice and while making art. No art experienceis necessary both new and seasoned artists will

benefit from this training in Maitri and the arts.

Basic art materials will be provided. You may also

bring easy-to-clean-up art materials of your choice.


Jane Carpenter began the study of Tibetan Buddhism

and Maitri Space Awareness with Chgyam Trungpa

Rinpoche in 1975. She has taught the practice as

an Associate Professor at Naropa University and

internationally for over 25 years. Jane leads workshops

on Dharma Art, Ikebana, and Contemplative Psychology.

Sue West, MFA, is a painter who exhibits nationally.

Publications include Surface Design Journal, Shambhala

Times, Not Enough Nightand SHE, A Blueprint. Recipient

of an NEA grant, Sue teaches art and currently is the

director of the School of the Arts at Naropa University.

I love the feel

of the mountain

center. It accelerates

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WISDOM TRADITIONS

The Path of Simply Being:

A Meditation Retreat

Thomas Roberts

Beginning the path of meditation is an ideal

opportunity to embrace the wisdom of everyday

experience with great patience, openness, and

compassion. In this dynamic and practical retreat,

we will explore how meditation practice embraces

all areas of our lives with depth and wisdom.

Drawing from the Buddhist insight traditions, we

will learn the essential qualities of taking our

meditation practice far beyond the cushion, allowingus to remain fearless amidst the day-to-day flow of

our lives, inviting our hearts and minds to expand

and radiate with compassion and intelligence, and

ultimately opening to our true nature. No previous

meditation experience is necessary.


Thomas Roberts, a Zen Buddhist and psychotherapist,

has led dynamic, refreshing, and practical retreats on

mind-body healing and meditation practices for over

30 years. This retreat will draw from his book The

Mindfulness Book: A Beginners Guide to Overcoming

Fear and Embracing Compassion.

November 22 24

WISDOM TRADITIONS

Seeing the One Worldwith Two Eyes:

A Sufi Experiential Retreat

Elias Amidon

At this time of year we give thanks for all our

blessings, but if, as the Buddhists say, theres no

God to thank, are we just talking to ourselves? If

we have been touched by the realization of the

nondual nature of Being, can we still worship? Pir

Elias Amidon will guide us in how to vibrantly live

the paradoxes of love and emptiness, the Divine and

the Unborn, action and non-effort, and how we livesimultaneously in time and timelessness, mortality

and deathlessness. Our primary focus will be direct

experience of the resolution of these paradoxes in

our lives, to learn, as Rumi said, to see the one

world with two eyes. We will explore the essence

of Sufi teachings, practices, poetry, and musical

meditation while drawing insights from Dzogchen,

Zen, Advaita, and the Abrahamic religions. Our goal

is the relinquishing of goal-making, learning tolive without attachments but nevertheless whole-

heartedly, gratefully, and playfully.


Elias Amidon is the spiritual director (Pir) of the Sufi Way

and a long-time Buddhist. Author of the book The Open

Path Recognizing Nondual Awareness, and co-editor

of the books Earth Prayers, Life Prayers, and Prayers for

a Thousand Years, he has worked for many years in the

fields of peace and environmental activism in the Middle

East and Southeast Asia. He continues to travel widely

teaching Open Path and Sufi Way programs.


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November 27 30

SHAMBHALA

ThanksgivingRetreat andCelebration

Join us for an elegant

Thanksgiving dinner and

family-oriented holiday retreat

this November. Enjoy a wide

variety of weekend activities

including workshops on

the contemplative arts like

haiku and ikebana (Japanese

flower arranging), yoga,sensory awareness, and

additional guided mindfulness

practices. There will also be

opportunities to relax in the

beautiful Rocky Mountains,

as well as fun and enriching

activities for children.

Give thanks and celebrate our

connection to the phenomenalworld and each other in the

powerful setting of Shambhala

Mountain Center.

Please see website for moreinformation, including costof program.

December 5


The Joy of Recovery

Boulder Program

Kevin Griffin

Much of the recovery path seems

to focus on struggle: breaking

free of painful habits, facing inner

demons, and cleaning up past

karma. In all of this, we may lose

sight of the ultimate purpose of

recovery: finding happiness in

our lives. This talk will look at the

ways that Buddhist teachings andpractices can help us to make

a shift towards a more positive

experience of recovery and

working with the 12 Steps.

The talk begins at 7pm. Please

visit our website for location.

Tuition $15

Kevin Griffin is the author of theseminal recovery book, One Breath

at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve

Steps andA Burning Desire: Dharma,

God and the Path of Recovery. A

longtime Buddhist practitioner and

12-Step participant, he is a leader

in the mindful recovery movement

and a co-founder of the Buddhist

Recovery Network.

December 6 8


The Joy of Recovery:

Buddhism, Chi Kungand 12 Steps

Kevin Griffin & Greg Pergament

Join us for a unique recovery

retreat combining the power

of Buddhist practice with the

energetic inspiration of Chi

Kung. Kevin is known for his

transformative approach to the

12 Steps blending mindfulness

meditation, dialog, lecture, andinteractive exercises; Greg offers

the uplifting and healing practice

of Chi Kung to ground this

process in the body. This potent

combination will give you new

insights and tools for recovery

and for life.


Greg Pergament is the author of

Chi Kung in Recovery. He leads

Desert Dharma, a Buddhism/12 Step

group, and is President of Lotus In

The Desert, a Vipassana sangha in

Las Vegas, Nevada. Greg brings a

grounded, wise and playful presence

to his teaching and his recovery.

See Kevins bio at left.

Its always

a healing

experience

to come here.

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December 6 8

BODY AWARENESS

Free Your Energy:

A Yoga Retreat

Jeanie Manchester & Billy Goldman

In this retreat we will refine and deepen our

yoga practice by utilizing the breath, steadying

the gaze, and aligning the body. Our practice

will allow us to listen and become more aware

of our superficial mind and habitual patterns. As

habitual patterns arise, there is an opportunity

to see them for what they are concepts and

ideas. In this process, the energy that was

previously deployed in identifying with theseideas is released, resulting in greater freedom

and energy. Not only do we experience greater

joy, but we begin to respond, rather than react,

to our challenges. Through asana, pranayama,

meditation and contemplation, we will come to

understand better how we can free up the vital

life force that is essential for living a vibrant and

healthy life.


Jeanie Manchester, ERYT 500, Director of Anjaneya

Yoga Shala in Boulder, has been studying modern

dance and yoga for the past 30 years, and offers

yoga immersions, trainings and retreats. Jeanie

has extensively studied Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar

and Anusara Yoga systems. She is an avid student

of meditation as well as the Shri Vidya Goddess

Wisdom of South India.

Billy Goldman began studying yoga in 1981 with

Richard Freeman and has been teaching since 1994.

He has also studied extensively with K. Pattabhi

Jois, senior Iyengar instructor Gabriella Giubilaro,

among others. His classes are a comfortable mix of

sharing the details of alignment in the postures with

a visceral understanding of the internal feelings that

act as cues to movement within each posture.

December 13 15


The Descent:

The Creative Power of the Dark

Elizabeth Rabia Roberts

Winter is not a failed summer! Dark times are a

natural part of our physical, psychological, and spiritual

experience. What if darkness is not a failure, but instead

a restorative and creative time in which we have access

to previously hidden realizations? Wisdom traditions

throughout history have given us myths and teachings

that offer capacities for navigating these dark nights of

the soul. Darkness means that we cant see with our

usual sight, but are plunged into the well of mystery, ofnot-knowing, where we no longer see things from the

outside as a witness. Instead we depend on the grace

of an inner dark light, seen only by us, that offers

the possibility of spring and redemption. During this

weekend we will explore how to move through our own

dark nights, and be able to help guide others through

this process.


Elizabeth Rabia Roberts is a spiritual teacher, citizen activist,

and specialist in non-formal education. She began this work

in 1964 in Selma with Dr. Martin Luther King, and since

then has taught and served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and

Burma, among others. A vision quest guide for 22 years, she

is the co-editor ofEarth Prayers, Life Prayers, and Prayers

for a Thousand Years. She helped found Naropas Masters

Program in Environmental Leadership and Certificate

Program in Ecopsychology.

Getting a chance to

do challenging personal

work in a context

rather than in spiteof the context. Trudy Walter


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December 13 January 10

SHAMBHALA

Winter Dathn:

A Month-long Meditation Retreat

Shastri Samten Kobelt

Whether we sit for a month or a week, coming to a Dathn is a profound step. We have heard about peace,

strength of mind, and enlightenment. During Dathn, we discover what these elements are, we see that they

are innate, and we learn to bring them into our experience. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Dathn, Tibetan for moon session, is an intensive group meditation retreat for new and experienced

meditators interested in deepening their mindfulness-awareness. Composed of four weekly segments called

Weekthuns, this month-long retreat allows participants to attend anywhere from one week up to the full

Dathn. Through this immersive program, the practice of meditation goes beyond the cushion, with every

aspect of daily life becoming a practice of wakefulness and an opportunity to make better friends with

ourselves and our world.

Please see website for weekly entry dates and detailed tuition information

Shastri Samten A. Kobelt is senior teacher in the Shambhala Tradition. Born in Switzerland, he

first met the dharma in 1984, after reading a book by Chgyam Trungpa. He attended Naropa

University in the same year and started his meditation path with Shambhala Training in Boulder.

He began teaching in the early 1990s in Europe, and has continued to deepen his training by

living and teaching at Karm Chling, Shambhala Mountain Center, and most recently, as a

Shastri in Boulder, Colorado. He has taught Shambhala and Buddhism as well as Qigong and

Contemplative Dance in many places, including the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

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December 20 - 23

CONTEMPLATIVE ARTS

Fearlessly Creative:

A Meditation and Writing Retreat

Susan Piver

What do writers want more than anything in the world? Time to write.

Yet even if such precious time could be found, its not always easy

to settle into the writing groove. Meditation can help synchronize

mind and body in a way that truly supports the creative process. In

addition to plenty of personal writing time, quiet, and the supportive

(but non-intrusive!) presence of other writers, this program will include

meditation instruction and discussion of how to create and maintain

a practice at home. Evenings provide the option to share and discuss

your work with others, if you would like. Open to writers of fiction andnon-fiction, published and unpublished. Please note that the majority

of time will be spent writing rather than doing writing exercises. Thus

this program is best for those who wish to begin, continue, or complete

a particular project. Bring your ideas, works-in-progress, or simply your

wish to devote attention to your creativity.


Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books,

including the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Lifeand

The Wisdom of a Broken Heart. She is an authorized teacher and meditation

instructor in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and has practiced meditation

for over 15 years. Susan leads retreats and teaches around the world. In

2011, Piver launched The Open Heart Project, which offers an online course

of meditation instruction to thousands of at-home practitioners.

December 30 January 1


Take a Leapinto 2014:

Establish Your Intention

and CommitmentJon Barbieri

Join us for this special program

and allow your aspirations for

the New Year to become clear,

confident and committed through

reflection and renewal. Our

gathering will include meditation,

contemplative practices, and open

time to rest and reflect. On New

Years Eve we will celebrate with

a delicious full-course dinner.


Jon Barbieri has been a consultant

in workforce development and

contemplative cohousing. Jon is

the previous executive director of

Shambhala Mountain Center.


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January 17 19

SHAMBHALA

Shambhala Training Level 1:

The Art of Being Human

Steve Seely

Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse

unconditional goodness as the ground of our

existence. This immersive weekend workshop

helps us open to ourselves with gentleness and

appreciation and begin to see our potential

as genuine and compassionate human beings.

Recommended for new and experienced

meditators, as well as for those looking to enrich

their existing spiritual path. You will receive a copyofShambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warriorby

Chgyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Please see website for tuition information

Steve Seely met the founder of Shambhala Training,

Chgyam Trungpa, in 1975 and has taught extensively

in the tradition for over 30 years. He completed a

traditional Tibetan Buddhist three-year retreat in 1996

and was Managing Director of Nitartha Institute for

Higher Buddhist Studies for six years. He has engaged inboth non- and for-profit livelihood pursuits and currently

is on staff at Shambhala Mountain Center, residing

nearby with his family and enjoying the mountain air.

January 11

MINDFUL LIVING


A Day of Mindfulness-BasedStress Reduction

Denver Program

Janet Solyntjes

This experiential workshop will offer user-friendly

techniques for dealing with stress in our lives

and for cultivating our deepest potential for

living a full and satisfying life. Mindfulness-Based

Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a well-recognized

approach which has been shown to be effective in

reducing stress, depression and anxiety; enhancingcommunication and health; fostering courage in

difficult situations and supporting overall well-being.

The day will include an introduction to the theory

of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, guided

instruction in mindfulness practices used in MBSR

(body scan, sitting and walking meditation, mindful

hatha yoga), and discussion of the benefits and

applications of mindfulness in daily life.

The program will be held at the Denver Shambhala

Center, 2305 S. Syracuse Way, Denver,

from 9:30am4:30pm.

Tuition $85

See Janets bio on page 10.


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January 17 19

SHAMBHALA

Shambhala Training Level III:

Warrior in the World

Denise Wuensch

In this weekend retreat we learn techniques to help

us develop the fearlessness needed to experience

our life without relying on the cocoon of past habits.

Beginning to engage the world directly, we extend

this attitude of fearlessness to all of our activities and

continue to develop genuine confidence, humor and

personal dignity.

Prerequisite: Completion of Shambhala Training Level II

Please see website for tuition information

Denise Wuensch began practicing Buddhism in the

tradition of Chgyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, in 1975. She is

a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an adjunct faculty

for Naropa Universitys Contemplative Psychotherapy

Masters Degree program. Denise currently teaches in

the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and has been serving as

Head of Household for Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche since

1994. She lives in Denver, Colorado where she works as

a psychotherapist in private practice.

January 31 February 2

SHAMBHALA

The Six Ways of Ruling:

Surviving, Transforming and Workingwith Others

Richard Reoch

Why are other people so hard to work with?

Why is it so difficult to get things done? And

what about changing the course of history so

that we dont destroy ourselves and our planet

in the meantime?

If you find yourself asking these questions, and

wishing there was another way of living and

working with others, you might have a lot to offerduring this weekend of learning and practicing The

Six Ways of Ruling.

This unique stream of the Shambhala teachings

on Enlightened Society directly addresses the

panic, greed and aggression of our times. The

Six Ways of Ruling also offer an experimental

approach for surviving, transforming and working

with the challenges we face at home, at work andin ourselves.

Originally transmitted in secret, these teachings

are now being offered as a public weekend

program led by the President of Shambhala,

Richard Reoch.


Richard Reoch is the former media chief of Amnesty

International, the human rights organization, and alifelong campaigner for peace and the environment.

His work has taken him to conflict zones around

the world. As the President of Shambhala, he has

a wealth of experience in applying The Six Ways of

Ruling and now travels widely sharing his insights

with others.


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February 19 23

BODY AWARENESS

Precious Knowing:

A Meditation and YogaRetreat for Women

Katharine Kaufman

Our bodies hold emotions,

images, patterns and stories.

When we learn to fully inhabit

our bodies through mindfulness

practices, we can know ourselves

as complete and wakeful beings.

To do this, we will practice

sitting meditation, flowing andrestorative yoga and playful

improvisational movement.

We will deepen our practice

and insight through silent

mornings, alone and together,

and our community will develop

understanding and trust during

evening talking circles. Previous

yoga or meditation experiencerecommended.


See Katherines bio on page 6.

It was an

amazingexperience

I will always

remember.

Molly McGwan


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Generosity in ActionYour generosity plays a pivotal role in

helping Shambhala Mountain Center

provide transformative retreats now

and for generations to come.

Ways to Help

Monthly Donors

Make an ongoing

commitment through

monthly giving. Receive a

membership pin and special

member updates.

Scholarship Fund

Help someone with financial restrictions experience

Shambhala Mountain.

One-Time Donation

All donations are greatly appreciated and

tax-deductible.

Donate on our website or contact

[email protected]

Volunteer and Core Staff OpportunitiesShambhala Mountain seeks committed individuals

who aspire to create an enlightened society

through working in a contemplative practice

community serving and inspiring guests who

come to our land. If you are interested in offering

your experience, capabilities, and energy and

joining us in work and practice, please visit our

website to apply, or contact Human Resources

at [email protected]

Fall Take-Down

August 25 September 29

One-week minimum commitment.

Help take down our summer village. Work hard,

learn to meditate, participate in workshops and

classes, make new friends, and integrate your

spiritual practice into everyday life.

Stay Connected

VIsit our website to sign up for our

e-communications and stay up with

our latest news, events and highlights:

shambhalamountain.org/e-news-signup/

Join our growing social media community:

Facebook: ./shambhalamountain

Twitter: @ShambhalaMCYouTube: /ShambhalaMC

Im grateful that this

facility exists for us

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Group RentalsOur facility and its surroundings provide a

comfortable, rustic and naturally peaceful

environment for rental groups seeking a

contemplative environment. We can host up to

150 guests in the fall, winter and spring. Duringthe summer, platform tents increase our group

capacity to 450. Our campus has three unique

indoor meeting facilities, ranging in size from 875 to

1600 sq ft, which can be used singly or jointly. All

meeting facilities provide an environment that can be

configured to suit your groups needs and activities.

For more details about our rental facilities, including

square footage, group capacity configurations and

photos, please visit our website.

Lodging and Meals InclusiveShambhala Mountain Centers accommodations are

comfortable and varied, ranging from simple shared

quarters to fine lodge rooms. Meals, with vegetarian

options, are included. There are no televisions.

Cell phones do not get reception. Phones can be

requested for certain rooms, and public phones are

available to all guests. Internet access is available in

most rooms, but access is unpredictable due to our

remote location.

Lodges

The Shambhala Lodge offers single and double

rooms, with full-size beds. All rooms have a desk,

walk-in closet and private bathroom with towelwarmers. If you are traveling alone and reserve a bed

in a double room, we will assign you a roommate.

The Rigden Lodge offers single rooms with a queen-

size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser,

closet and private bath. Our Jr. Suites also include a

sitting area and bathtub. Smaller rooms are furnished

with full-size beds, a desk and closet, and access to

shared baths. Two same-gender dormitories, each with

seven twin beds and shared baths, are also available.

Red Feather Campus

Red Feather is a 15-minute walk from the main

campus and features four rustic cabins. Three contain

five double rooms, outfitted with two twin beds,

and a fourth is arranged for dormitory space. Guests

make use of a shared bathhouse.

Seasonal DormsAdditional dorm space, configured for up to fifteen

people per room, is available from September

through May.

Bedding

All Lodge and Red Feather rooms include bedding

and towels. If you are staying in a tent or seasonal

dormitory please bring your own twin bedding

and towels unless otherwise indicated in your

registration information.

Staying Offsite

Participants staying offsite pay tuition, plus $45 per day

for meals and use of our facilities.

Transportation

For travel information including shuttle providers

from Denver International Airport, directions from

surrounding areas, and the Shambhala MountainShuttle to and from Fort Collins, please visit our

website or email [email protected].

Rideshare

Be kind to the environment. Rideshare is a fun and

easy way to share costs and meet new friends.

Available on our website.

About Your Stayn Guest registration is from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

on arrival day.

n Meals include dinner on arrival day

through lunch on departure day.

n SMC altitude is 8000 feet. Weather changes

quickly and can vary to extremes.

n Gift store is open daily and offers some toiletries

and a few over-the-counter medications.

n Internet access is available in most rooms,

but connectivity is unpredictable in our

mountainous location.

n Cell phones do not get reception here. Public

phones are available.

n

The nearest medical facility and/or pharmacyis located about one hour away in Fort Collins.

n Please bring no-scent or low-scent toiletries,

and refrain from using scented products. All

campus facilities are smoke-free. Smoking is

allowed only in designated outdoor areas

n Pets, other than designated service animals,

are not allowed on the land.

n For safety reasons, please refrain from burningcandles, incense or sage in rooms/tents.

More Questions? Need Help?

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