Dear Troy Shambhala,
Summer pulses on—bright sun, long days, soaking heat—a time of processing and activity. It works on the cushion too. Sitting each Thursday in August is from 6:30-7:30 PM, as usual. And do join us for the following extras after sitting:
Aug 1: Group dinner in downtown Troy – After sitting we’ll plan for a group dinner in downtown Troy (optional of course). It has been wonderful to reignite this tradition.
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Aug 8: Lovingkindness Practice: We’ll devote half of the session to a guided contemplation on compassion. This powerful practice, developed by Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown, was given to us during a recent visit. The practice is optional and instruction will be provided. And then, Snack Salon! – Food, Conversation, and Meditation is the order for the day. We can do all of that in one shot! Feel free to bring something to share!
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Aug 15: Book Study – Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chögyam Trungpa – Chapters 9 & 10. This Thursday, we will study SSPWas a group. Perhaps this text has been staring at you from the shelf for a while; now is a great opportunity to crack it open. We’ll discuss Chapters 9 & 10 together. Try to read the chapters ahead of time.
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Aug 22: Mindful Movie Night (with mindful popcorn) – We’ll watch the second half of Bill Viola, a beautiful documentary of the renowned video artist. Even if you didn’t catch the first half, there’s still plenty to see. Plus, popcorn.
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Aug 29: The last Thursday of each month is reserved to hear from Pema Chödrön. We’ll read a chapter from one of her phenomenal texts or listen to a short teaching.
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See you!