Community Book Course: The Path of the Great Eastern Sun
Part Two: Shambhala, Sacred Path of the Warrior
Starting Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Eight Wednesdays from February 24 to April 28, 2021 (7 - 9 pm ET)
(Except the second Wednesday of every month when we feature our Open House Dharma Talks)
Led by Derek Kolleeny and Warner Dick
Suggested offering: $80 or $10 per class on a drop-in basis*
Open to all
In this course we will continue our year-long exploration of the unique path of meditation and insight developed by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche focused on transforming fear into bravery by cultivating our inherent vulnerability and intelligence. This path, which he called The Path of the Great Eastern Sun, serves as a profoundly skillful complement to the traditional Buddhist path which he also widely presented in many seminars and books.
The emphasis of the Great Eastern Sun teachings is on developing genuine confidence based upon gentleness and intelligence, and cultivating courageous engagement with the larger world, thereby actively participating in societal transformation. The vision is to bring about the manifestation of enlightened society in our lifetimes, as in the legendary land of Shambhala—a mythical central Asian nation where everyone practices meditation and kindness.
In this segment, Part Two, we will focus on a review of Trungpa Rinpoche’s classic work, Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior, Rinpoche’s first and most complete presentation of his teachings on the Great Eastern Sun. This path is particularly applicable to the challenging times we are living through, when basic human kindness and a bravery grounded in openness and tenderness are so desperately needed.
Please order your own copy of the book, Shambhala Sacred Path of the Warrior. The Publisher, Shambhala Publications, has generously offered a 20% discount for anyone taking this course! The discount code will be provided in upon registration, in your confirmation message.
Books can be ordered from Shambhala Publications and other book sellers. The Publisher, Shambhala Publications, has generously offered a 20% discount for anyone taking this course! The discount code will be provided in upon registration, in your confirmation message. If you have questions or need help with the discount code for the books, you may contact us here: derek@westchestermeditationcenter.org
Shambhala Publications Website
(Look also for the discount code in your registration email)
* WMC maintains a policy of making our programs affordable to all. Those with limited income please offer what you can afford on our donation page.
