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!

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Dear Troy Shambhala,

Seasons change. Schedules change. We’re not meeting this Thursday, July 4, and our book study will happen on the 11th. Otherwise, sitting each Thursday in July is from 6:30-7:30 PM, as usual. And do join us for the following extras after sitting:

July 4: No Sitting Tonight! Happy Independence Day!

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July 11: Book Study – Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chögyam Trungpa – Chapters 7 & 8. This Thursday, we will study SSPW as 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 7 & 8 together. Try to read the chapters ahead of time.

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July 18: Lovingkindness Practice: We’ll devote half of the session to a guided contemplation of 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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July 25: 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 play a short teaching.

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See you!

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Dear Troy Shambhala,

The big push of spring is slowing down as we roll into the new pace of summer, and we can look around and see the result of all that action. We can do the same thing on the cushion. Sitting each Thursday in June is from 6:30-7:30 PM, as usual. And do join us for the following extras after sitting:

June 6: After sitting we’ll plan for a group dinner in downtown Troy (optional of course).

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June 13: Lovingkindness Practice: We’ll devote half of the session to a guided contemplation of 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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June 20: Book Study – Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chögyam Trungpa – Review and Chapter 6. On third Thursdays in 2019, we study SSPW as 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 review chapters 1 -5 and discuss Chapter 6. Try to read the chapters ahead of time. Texts are available for purchase.

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June 27: 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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Also:
Running (or Walking) with the Mind of Meditation
Monday, June 24, at 6:30PM:
For details and registration: https://troy.shambhala.org/calendar-details/?id=404211

Please register! This event will be canceled without a minimum of registrations. Thank you.

Suggested donation: $5.00

See you!

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