Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human with Jon Barbieri

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
Through the practice of meditation, we begin to glimpse that goodness—rather than confusion—that is the unconditional ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings.
Shambhala Training is a sequence of programs suitable for anyone interested in exploring meditation as a means to develop fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and our world. Collectively Levels I-V of Shambhala Training is called the Heart of Warriorship and offers a glimpse of the Shambhala vision of enlightened society.The sanity of meditation can influence our daily life, and can even expand to impact our community and the whole of society.
Shambhala Training weekends involve the study and practice of Shambhala warriorship—a path of nonaggression born from the willingness to meet our world without bias or judgment. This path shows how to take the challenges of everyday life as opportunities for contemplative practice and learning. Every weekend level includes meditation instruction, periods of meditation practice, one-on-one meetings to clarify questions, talks by senior teachers, group discussions and a concluding reception.
Level I has no prerequisites andis open to everyone.

Shambhala Training I: Art of Being Human
Friday, January 9th, 7-9PM The Friday night talk is free and open to the public.
Saturday, January 10th, 8:30AM-5:00PM (lunch break 12:00-1:30)
Sunday, January 11th, 8:30AM-4:00PM (lunch break 12:00-1:30)
Open to all! In-person only

### About the Instructor:

Jonathan Barbieri has taught Buddhist and Shambhala programs extensively throughout North America for over 40 years. In the past 7-8 years he has been interested in how these teachings apply to societal issues such as politics, gun control, and economics.
Jon has been engaged in several livelihood pursuits including Non-Profit educational institutes, creating contemplative co-housing communities, being the Director of a Minority Business Development Center and teaching Mindfulness programs to public agencies, businesses and formerly homeless people.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: If you are in need of financial assistance or you have any questions about payment, please contact Lea at [warrior@boulder.shambhala.org](mailto:colin.stubbert@boulder.shambhala.org). We will NOT turn anyone away for lack of funds.