We are pleased to announce that the popular Calm Abiding Meditation series with John Halpern continues at the Big Indian Sanctuary, Thinley Khachod Ling, and interactive online via Zoom. Next date is Sunday 11/23 at 2pm EST. Scroll down to register. These sessions will continue as a series twice a month, and they can be attended with regularity, occasionally, or as a stand alone one-time course. Naturally participants will get more out of regular attendance, yet it’s up to each person how they would like to relate to this opportunity.

Calm Abiding is a method based on Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. 

Beginner & all meditation levels are invited.

Also known as Shiné in Tibetan and Shamatha in Sanskrit, this is the foundation of all meditation. It develops the capacity to rest the mind on a singular point of focus and sustain a state of tremendous relaxation and evenness. 

The ongoing workshops Include:

Three Aspects of Calm Abiding or Shiné Practice

1. Gazing at a stable object (External)

2. Focusing upon a luminous sphere within (Inner)

3. Formless Immersion (Secret )

These three aspects will be broken up into several discrete sessions, and elaborated upon as the series continues over time. The 3rd aspect also opens the doorway to vivid flashes of insight(latong or vipassana): liberating glimpses of emptiness and openness. 

Explanation and practice of breathwork, mindful relaxation, and tonglen healing will also be explored.

Click HERE to register for 11/23. December’s schedule is TBA