Shambhala Atlanta

Making Enlightened Society Possible

[Shambhala Atlanta @ShambhalaATL]

@fivedirections Meditation. Yoga. Music. Walking barefoot outside.

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Fleet will be in Atlanta August 16-18. Learn more at: https://t.co/LJDKSuLHnZ
And check out this brief, powerful lesson from Fleet: Fleet Maull: What is Radical Responsibility? https://t.co/iqZohXvGe2 via @YouTube

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"As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world.” – Buddha

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Reminder to Register for Learn To Meditate Sat., Apr. 14th 10AM - 1PM Have you wanted to begin a practice, this is great way to get started. This class is ideal for beginners or students wanting to strengthen technique. Open to Everyone. #meditation
https://t.co/MoOhJSZSuv

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One Breath at a Time: Buddhism & the 12 Steps: Mon. 8-9:30pm. Wed. 12-1pm. Thur. 7:30-9pm. Meetings start with 10 minutes of shamatha meditation after a description of meditation techniques. Reading from One Breath at a Time followed by open discussion. https://t.co/dCtfizblBP

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“We suffer because we want life to be different from what it is. We suffer because we try to make pleasurable what is painful, to make solid what is fluid, to make permanent what is always changing.” - Sakyong Mipham

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In case you didnt know... https://t.co/fMK56pBNf4

[Sakyong Mipham @SakyongMipham]

Did you know that you can make a request to the Sakyong to include you or a loved one in his personal practice? Learn more & make a request: https://t.co/N2CkwbAv8B

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Learn To Meditate Sat., Apr. 14th 10AM - 1PM Have you wanted to begin a practice, this is great way to get started. This class is ideal for beginners or students wanting to strengthen technique. Open to Everyone. #meditation #mindfulness To Register: https://t.co/MoOhJSZSuv

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Joy in Everyday Life: 4/11-5/9: Wed. 7-9 PM
Through talks and guided contemplations, we gain perspective on our lives, nourish our natural connection to others, and discover the personal energy to go forward. This leads to a sense of joy. For more Info: https://t.co/gQVjyWPgUk

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Lessons from a Wildfire By Anam Thubten
When his community’s beloved retreat center burned to the ground, Anam Thubten took it as a teaching on impermanence. Instead of futilely fighting loss, he says, let it be our invitation to freedom and spaciousness.
https://t.co/Am9d1iXSG1

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On April 4th, Shambhala communities celebrate the anniversary of the parinirvana (death of an enlightened being) of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of the Shambhala tradition. All over the world, Shambhala members gather to practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra.

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How is your week going? Do you need some quiet reflection? Dont forget @ShambhalaATL has Tuesday Open House! Mindfulness sitting practice begins at 7 p.m. followed by a dharma discussion. Meditation Instruction offered at 7 p.m.

https://t.co/k3wtjBav7X

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The happiness we seek is already here and it will be found through letting go rather than through struggle. ~ Pema Chödrön

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Waking Up to Your World - Awakened mind exists in our surroundings, but how often are we actually touching in with it?
This is a marvelous read! From Pema Chödrön
https://t.co/aJG0P6cRWO

[Shambhala Atlanta @ShambhalaATL]

DONT FORGET TO REGISTER for Downright/Upright: Mar 24th Hope Martin is also teaching a week long meditation retreat called Shape of Awake, Mar 25-31.
https://t.co/lTlDq37rGe

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Downright/Upright: Mar 24th - Are you uncomfortable or in pain when you meditate? This one day workshop includes highly skilled hands-on work by Hope Martin, applying the principles of the Alexander Technique to sitting meditation practice. https://t.co/lTlDq37rGe

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Queer Dharma Brunch - March 17th 11AM - 2PM The third Saturday of the month, we come together to share good food and conversation. We will end with brief meditation instruction and period of sitting together as a community. For more information: https://t.co/LH0NEgua5p

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Lovely words to contemplate, thank you @SakyongMipham https://t.co/FixvBKUBNa

[Sakyong Mipham @SakyongMipham]

Today is us communally recognizing that we are on a journey. When we look up at the sky, we realize that to be on such a journey is a miracle.

[Shambhala Atlanta @ShambhalaATL]

Downright/Upright: Mar 24th - Are you uncomfortable or in pain when you meditate? This one day workshop includes highly skilled hands-on work by Hope Martin, applying the principles of the Alexander Technique to sitting meditation practice. https://t.co/lTlDq37rGe @HMartinStudio

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This weekends event with @LamaRod1 was insightful and inspiring. Thanks to you for bring such wisdom and awareness to the @ShambhalaATL . We very much look forward to your return! https://t.co/1eJGEFiZl0

[Lama Rod Owens @LamaRod1]

So much gratitude for the amazing weekend with @shambhalaatl. As the first site for the Radical… https://t.co/yV1405su1L