My First Shambhala Level 1
I remember my first Shambhala Level 1 retreat in Milwaukee many years ago. I had a mix of reactions, both positive and negative. But the impression that has stuck with me was a feeling that I had accomplished something unique, something many people can not accomplish: I sat still with myself and others and allowed all of us to just be. I felt that taking this path would change my heart profoundly in a quiet and dignified way. It did.
Since then, I have redone Level 1 multiple times, sometimes as a staff person to help make the weekend as easy as possible for new participants. Each teacher presents the wisdom teaching in his/her/their own way and each group brings a different quality to the experience. I have met many wonderful friends at each program.
Level 1 seems relatively simple, yet there is a profound nugget at its core: you have the innate ability to appreciate yourself. You can actually poke some holes in all that self-criticism you constantly carry within you.
Have you been curious about experiencing Basic Goodness beyond the words in books? If so, please join us for Level 1 “The Art of Being Human” which is coming up on May 14th through 16th.
The dates and teachers for the first 5 classes are:
Level 1 May 14-16, 2021 w/ Acharya Arawana Hayashi
Level 2 July 9-11, 2021 w/ Acharya Fleet Maull
Level 3 Sept 10-12, 2021 w/ Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown
Level 4 Nov 5-7, 2021 w/ Acharya Mathias Pongracz
Level 5 Jan 14-16, 2022 w/ Acharya Gaylon Ferguson
We have more information for Level 1 on the program page: The Art of Being Human May 14-16