Upcoming Programs & Events

• Bodhi School Potluck

  Sunday May 4 is the last session of Bodhi School until September. To celebrate a wonderful year of teachings, shambhala arts, and fun together, there will a Bodhi School potluck at 12:30, following the class. Please contact kids@baltimoreshambhala.org for more information.

• Theatre Shambhala: Double Feature Move Night

  Saturday, May 10th, beginning at 6:30pm
  Suggested Donation: $5 one movie; 8$ for both. Children are free. Popcorm and sodas included.
  
  6:30pm: The Cup, A film by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, subtitled
  8:15pm: Words of My perfect Teacher, a film about Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche
  10:00pm: Filmed Interview with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche about the student-teacher relationship.

• Mandala Principle

  Sunday, May 11th, 12:00noon
  A livestream Mother's Day Talk by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.

• Taming the Mind: A Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies Course:

  ONGOING - 5 Thursdays, April 17th - May 15th, 8:00pm & Sat. May 10
  

• Golden Key: Culmination of the Shambhala Training Sacred Path Program

  Thursday, May 15, 8:00pm - Sunday, May 18, evening
  Directed by Chris Kreeger.
  For graduates of Outrageous/Inscrutable.
  Suggested dontation: $175/$150 members.

• Turning the Mind into an Ally: A teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche on DVD

  Thursday, May 22nd, 8:00pm
  With humor, clarity, and insight, the Sakyong shows how to turn the mind toward the practice of meditation in everyday life.
  First-time visitors: no donation required. All others, suggested donation: $5.00

• Being with the Dying and Bereaved

  An Active Compassion Educational Training
  Tuesday, May 27th, 7:00-9:00pm
  Learn how to be with the dying and their families.
  Led by Cathie Papantonio. Ms. Papantonio has extensive experience as a nurse in hospice and geriatric care.

• Walking the Bodhisattva Path

  A Shambhala School of Buddhism Course
  Building on the Taming the Mind class, this course presents the mahayana path of dedication one's life and practice to arousing awakened heart and engaging the practices of a bodhisattva warrior for the benefit of all sentient beings.
  Suggested donation: $75/$65 members;
  ($28 workbook recommended, if not already purchased for Taming the Mind).

• How Confusion Dawns As Wisdom: Working DIrectly With the Energy of Emotions

  Friday, May 30th, 7:30pm - Sunday, June 1, 6:00pm
  Based on ancient Buddhist teachings on the five wisdom families, this experiential workshop developed by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche works with color, postures, and environment to explore how neurotic emotions can transform into enlightened energy. Also called Maitri Space Awareness.
  With visting teachers Jonathan Kirkendall and Scott Perkins
  Suggested Donation: $135/$120 members.