Café Shambhala

This weekly event includes group meditation, followed by reading of a chapter from the current book, followed by group discussion on the material,  plus refreshments and social time at the end.

 

Readings and discussions are based on the book, "The Myth of Freedom, and the Way of Meditation", by Chögyam Trungpa.  "Freedom is generally thought of as the ability to achieve goal and satisfy desires. But what are the sources of these goals and desires?  If they arise from ignorance, habitual patterns, and negative emotions—psychologically destructive elements that actually enslave us—is the freedom to pursue them true freedom or just a myth?  In this book, Chögyam Trungpa explores the meaning of freedom in the profound context of Tibetan Buddhism. He shows how our attitudes, preconceptions, and even our spiritual practices can become chains that bind us to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair. He also explains the role of meditation in bringing into focus the causes of frustration and in allowing these negative forces to become aids in advancing toward true freedom. Trungpa's unique ability to express the essence of Buddhist teachings in the language and imagery of contemporary culture makes this book one of the most immediately available sources for the meaning of the Buddhist doctrine ever written."

 

You won't need to have your own copy, but if you're joining remotely, it would be good to have it to help you follow along... We'll read aloud together.  Join the class by Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/ryj-qvkf-jrt or attend in person at the Shambhala Center.