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Meditation We often describe the process of establishing a sitting practice as "finding your seat." Shamatha (Shah-ma-tah), or calm abiding, is the ground of meditation practice as it is taught in Shambhala Buddhism. Also called mindfulness meditation this simple technique is the basis of all further practice. Shamatha is a tool with which we cultivate the mind's inherent stability, clarity and strength in order to be more awake and natural in everyday life. Meditation can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Many people find that a community practice space provides a support that markedly benefits both their view and practice. The Berkeley Shambhala Center is committed to supporting every meditator, and offers meditation practice that is open to the public six days a week. Everyone is encouraged to come and deepen their practice. We offer open meditation practice Monday, Wednesday (Practice Night, our shortest public offering), and Friday evenings at 7 PM. Open House is every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM. We also offer free meditation instruction to the public. Shambhala Training levels one thru five are a progressive instruction into the view and practice of meditation from the perspective of warriorship. These levels are offered in order a limited number of times each year, and must be done in order, so plan ahead! The Way of Shambhala classes are a series of classes on meditation designed to compliment Shambhala Training levels one through five, but can also be taken alone. These classes are a great way to deepen both the understanding and practice of every meditator. Recommended readings:
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