Welcome to the Longmont Shambhala Meditation Group Members Page This page is for those who wish to become more active in the Longmont community. Learn about the evolution of meditation in the Shambhala tradition in Longmont at this link. Members We Shambhalians who live in Longmont identify strongly with the burgeoning community here and think of the Longmont Group as our home. Well, technically since we do not have membership dues, it is hard to think of us as "members," however, the Longmont Group is growing by leaps and bounds. You can designate Longmont as your home group with Shambhala International. AUDIO LIBRARY These are some of the talks that were given by senior teachers on Thursday nights at our regular gathering at The Meditation Place. Check back for future entries. Carol Halpern - Shambhala Culture - 20Mar2014 Walter Taylor - An Evening With Shantideva - 03Apr2014 Janet Solyntjes - To Know What is Sufficient - 10Apr2014 Roland Cohen - Pain Is Not A Punishment - 01May2014 Roland Cohen - Intro to Contemplative Meditation Practice - 29May2014 Walter Taylor - Generosity - 05Jun2014 Roland Cohen - The Path is the Goal - 03Jul2014 Eric Meyer - The Five Skandhas - 10Jul2014 Eric Meyer - The Mystery of Enlightenment - 04Dec2014 Roland Cohen - What Is The Path - 11Dec2014 Pete Aucott - The Experience and Expression of Sitting Practice - 08Jan2015 Mary Kubicki - Working with Negativity - 03Feb2015 Roland Cohen - Contemplations on Sacred Action - 10Feb2015 Walter Taylor - Cheer Yourself Up - 05Mar2015 Barbara Smith - The Four Foundations of Mindfulness - 12Mar2015 Eric Meyer - Confidence and Fear - 07May2015 Sherab Manoukian - Meditation Basics - 14May2015 Charley Rossicky - Kindness to oneself - 11Jun2015 Melissa Robinson - Kindness - 09July2015 Uploaded March 2016 Elaine Yuen - Art in Everyday Life - 06Aug2015 Walter Taylor - Ambition - 13Aug2015 Barbara Smith - Working with Negativity on the Path - 03Sep2015 Bill Lyford - Meditation and Now - 08Oct2015 Melissa Robinson - 4 Foundations of Mindfulness (Guided Meditation) -12Nov2015 Melissa Robinson - 4 Foundations Part 2 - 12Nov2015 Melissa Robinson - 4 Foundations Part 3 - 12Nov2015 George Ramsey - Intention - 21Jan2016 Walter Taylor - Joy - 04Feb2016 Melissa Robinson - Lineage - 18Feb2016 Uploaded October 2016 Barbara Smith - Reflecting on the Practice of Meditation - 05May2016 Roland Cohen - Why Cant I Meditate - 12May2016 Bill Lyford - Impermanence and Appreciation - 09June2016 Suzan Fleck ad Garth Reynolds - Qi Gong and Healing Practices - 12Aug2016 Margo Iseman - Sitting Posture and the Four Elements - 11Aug2016 Melissa Robinson - Book Review - Stars at Dawn - 29Sep2016 Melissa Robinson -The Feminine Principle - 06Oct2016 Uploaded September 2017 Barbara Smith - Shambhala Art - November 2016 mp3 wma Eric Meyer - Joy - June 2017 mp3 wma George Ramsey - Climate Change - January 2017 mp3 wma George Ramsey - Maitri - May 2017 mp3 wma Melissa Robinson - What is Shambhala - February 2017 mp3 wma Roland Cohen - Deconstructing What's Important - December 2016 mp3 wma Roland Cohen - Decorum in Shambhala - February 2017 mp3 wma Steve Seeley - Basic Goodness - 17Aug2017 mp3 wma Steve Seeley - Relating to Shamatha and Vipassyana - May 2017 mp3 wma Walter Taylor - Meditation in Ordinary Life - April 2017 mp3 wma Walter Taylor - Open discussion on recent events - November 2016 mp3 wma NEW!Uploaded September 2019 Roland Cohen -The Four Immeasurables Intro- September 2019 William Lyford-The Four Immeasurables Loving Kindness Steve Seely -The Four Immeasurables On Compassion Eric Meyers -The Four Immeasurables On Sympathetic Joy Melissa Robinson -Equanimity Rose Sposito - meditation and focusing Nov 2019 Aiding Volunteers Needed Help is needed for our regularly scheduled Thursday night practice and other events. Positions available include umze, gatekeeper, etc. Please speak with Trudy Lyford. Meditation Instruction Ongoing individual meditation instruction is encouraged for everyone cultivating a regular meditation practice. To be put in contact with a Meditation Instructor (MI), or if you would like to be a MI here in Longmont, please speak with any of the Gatekeeper or use the email address below. Open Council Meetings We have an active Leadership Council which meets regularly and is open to any interested Shambhalians. The meetings are listed on the calendar. Resource Groups Shambhalians are encouraged to become involved in one of our Resource Groups. Whether you are interested in Practice and Education, Health and Well-Being, Outreach, Communications or Finances, there are multiple opportunities to be of service. Please click here to access our Projects page and see what our plans are for the future. Support Our Sangha! The Longmont Shambhala Meditation Group is now a (501c3) non-profit organization. Please support our burgeoning community. Donations, including recurring donations, can be made via PayPal on the Home page. Donations are also accepted at any of our regular sittings and events, or can be sent to: Longmont Shambhala Meditation Group c/o Lyford 1104 Holly Ave. Longmont Co 80501 Receipts can be provided for tax purposes Contact Us: Our Mission Statement:
The Longmont Shambhala Meditation Group aspires to create a more harmonious and sane society and a culture of kindness, generosity, and courage. We invite all people to connect with their inherent wisdom and compassion through meditation practice, the study of the Shambhala teachings, and service to the community. |