Join us for a Weekend Retreat
at Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center

Saturday August 20
Sunday August 21st

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Registration is Required.

Register Here

Give yourself a fun and relaxing weekend of appreciating the world as it reveals itself, moment by moment, learning to reflect your appreciation in a photograph.

During this level 1 workshop, Jake Lorfing will lead you through an exploration of color, pattern and texture, light and shadow, and space.

Open to everyone. Registration is required.

Read more here.

More information and easy online registration.

Dallas Shambhala Center is delighted to announce the birth of Noah.

Congratulations to proud new parents, Kiki and Cedric.

Kiki is a long time member of the Dallas Shambhala Center and is taking a break from her role as our in-house yoga teacher!

Noah Jordan Riley was born on Feb 16, 2011.

He arrived at 7pm, weighing in at 8lbs 2ozs and measuring 21″ long.

Meet Noah

Discussion Topics for November, 2010

New Classes: First Thursdays

The Teachings of Pema Chödrön

Join us on the first Thursday of the month to view and discuss video teachings of renowned teacher, Pema Chödrön, whose work explores Buddhist teachings and the practice of meditation, and how these relate to everyday life.

More information and registration

To preview teachings from Pema Chödrön, check out this link (from the Omega Institute).

New for Thursdays

Coming Soon: Regular Thursday Practice and monthly Pema Chödrön teachings

Regular Thursday meditation begins Oct 14, 2010 at Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center.

You can now come to your Center on Thursday evenings for regular practice sessions.

Beginning in November, there will be a viewing and discussion of Pema Chödrön teachings one Thursday a month. Check the calendar for more information.

More information

Bill Moyers Interviews Pema Chödrön. Take some time to watch this video (about 1 hour).

Alternatively, paste the link below into your browser.

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/media_players/chodron_full.html

Choose Cleaning Products that are not Harmful to the Environment: New Tips from Matt Basel of Dallas Shambhala Center

The Touching The Earth Initiative is a global effort throughout The Shambhala Community to raise awareness of and take action on global sustainability issues.

Here are a few tips to help make your household cleaning a little better for the environment…

Don’t trust terms like Biodegradable, Nontoxic and Environmentally Friendly.
Read the labels and avoid cleaners that contain Chlorine and Phosphates. These are two of the worst!

Try products like Baking Soda, Bonami, Biokleen, etc.

A number of these and other products can be found in Green Living (a local retailer with lots of great products and ideas).

Or make your own…

- Drain Cleaner

Pour a half-cup of baking soda down the sink and add at least a cup of vinegar. Cover the drain and wait a few minutes, then rinse with a mixture of boiling water and salt.

- All purpose Cleaner/Window Cleaner:

Mix two ounces of vinegar with a quart of water in a spray bottle.

- Silver Polish:

Put a sheet of aluminum foil into a plastic or glass bowl. Sprinkle the foil with salt and baking soda and fill the bowl with warm water. Soak your silver in the bowl and tarnish migrates to the foil. Dry and buff.

- Brass Cleaner:

Cut a lemon in half, sprinkle it with salt and rub the lemon on the metal. Buff with a cloth.

- Rust Remover:

Use vinegar to remove rust on nuts and bolts and other mineral deposits such as calcium deposits.

Read previous tips on Reducing your Carbon Footprint and Saving Energy.

For any questions regarding the Touch The Earth Program please contact Matthew Basel.

Email: matthewbasel at yahoo.com

Share your Own Tips, Ask Questions, and Add your Comments Below.

Turning the Mind into an Ally

with Jake Lorfing

Sat March 20th: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: $60.00

Only a few spaces left. Register on the Program Page

Don’t forget upcoming events in April.

These events are open to everyone.
Invite friends and family.

Register for the event/s of your choice.

More information on the Program Page

Enjoy four additional installments of the teachings shared by Acharya Moh Hardin while at Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center in January, 2010.

Living in a Living World: Part 3

Moh Hardin explores basic goodness: the ground of why the path of meditation works. Basic goodness is from which everything arises; from which everything comes.

Living in a Living World: Part 4

Moh Hardin guides you through the instruction of meditation practice.

Living in a Living World: Part 5

Moh Hardin continues his guide through meditation practice

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Living in a Living World: Part 6

Moh Hardin answers probing questions on the dynamics of meditation.

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