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The Path of Awakened Life Overview: The Complete Course of Study The Shambhala Meditation Center is one of several centers invited to pilot a newly revised curriculum of Shambhala and Buddhist study. The first module, Tiger module, will be offered starting in January, 2008. The Path of Awakened Life is a complete introduction to the foundations of the Shambhala and Buddhist teachings. The “Path of Awakened Life” is a complete introduction to the foundations of Shambhala Buddhism. This series of workshops and classes is an experiential overview of meditation practices, wisdom teachings, contemplative arts, and physical disciplines rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. The programs are presented by experienced teachers under the guidance of the current Shambhala lineage holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Designed for people living in the modern world, the teachings unfold through four stages: Tiger, Lion, Garuda, Dragon. These stages represent the natural progression of awakening in our life and correspond to the journey of developing skillful action and wisdom through the practice and study of the buddhadharma. Some of the weekends require no previous training, and the Shambhala Training Levels I-V can be practiced separately from the overall path. Tiger The Tiger module is a thorough exploration of mindfulness meditation, the foundational views of the Hinayana Buddhist teachings, and meditation in action for daily life. By acknowledging and understanding the reality of suffering we can open to our inherent goodness and express the qualities of the Tiger: gentleness, appreciation, and fearlessness. Pre-requisite: Shambhala Training Level I The Tiger module consists of:
Lion The Lion module expands the meditation experience by delving into the Mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion. The Lion is the dignity of cheerfulness, health, and freedom from doubt. Pre-requisite: Tiger module The Lion module consists of:
Garuda The Garuda module mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings of emptiness, the meditator opens to groundlessness and uncertainty, learning to soar fearlessly like the mythical bird known as the Garuda. Pre-requisite: Lion module
The Garuda module consists of:
The Path culminates with a study of the Dragon, the unwavering warrior whose confidence is unconditional and playful. Here the practitioner is introduced to the Vajrayana teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Pre-requisite: Garuda module The Garuda module consists of:
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