Upcoming programmes

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Shamatha and Two-fold Bodhicitta practice
23 May 2012
A contemplation on loving kindness and compassion

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Celebrating Warriors in the World
30 May 2012
A facilitated discussion and celebration of exemplary warriors throughout
 history - those women and men who have demonstrated bravery and
 compassion in service to humankind and the planet.

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Shamatha and Sadhana of Mahamudra
06 Jun 2012
Sitting practice and practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra for all.

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Shamatha, reading and group discussion
13 Jun 2012
Meditation practice for all

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Shamatha and Maitri Bhavana practice
20 Jun 2012
The meditation practice of expanding loving-kindness and unlimited friendliness to those that are seriously ill.

Shambhala is an international community of practitioners of meditation in the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. The Bristol and South West UK Shambhala Meditation Group offers meditation instruction for newcomers and advanced students, Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, and a place to meet for people who would like to open their hearts and minds.

OUR REGULAR PRACTICE EVENINGS

Would you like to learn to meditate, allow more space and joy into your life and learn how to work with your mind and body?

Then join us on Tuesday in Stroud or Dochester, or Wednesday in Bristol for meditation, talks and discussions followed by refreshments and informal conversation. You will receive meditation instruction free of charge. For more details on our programme please go to our calendar for activites at Bristol City Yoga. Or download our Bristol programme leaflet.

Bristol: Wednesdays 7.45pm - 9.30pm, at Bristol City Yoga

If you would like to attend but can't make the whole session, you are welcome to stay for as long as you are able to. For meditation instruction arrive at 7.30pm. We finish the evening with tea and biscuits from 9.30pm until around 9.45pm.

We have two other groups that are part of Bristol and SW U.K.:

• Stroud: Tuesday 7.45pm - 9pm, at Chalford Village Hall near Stroud. Tel 01453 889609 (Call John or Sophie) for details.

• Dorchester: Tuesday 7:30pm - 9:00pm, at the The Friend's Meeting House, 8 Holloway Road, Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1LF. Tel: 01305 263544 (Colin) or visit the Dorchester website for details.

If you have any questions about the evenings, Tel: 07505 384628
or email bristol@shambhala.org.uk.

|Bristol and S.W. UK Shambhala group, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 06975971 | registered charity number 1132160| registered office address: 26 Orchard Vale, Kingswood, Bristol|