Shambhala Boston: Improper Bostonian Article

Check out this article in the most recent Improper Bostonian by Jonathan Soroff: Escaping the Noises in My Head

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“Not all great escapes require a passport, sunscreen and a wad of cash. In fact, according to its practitioners, one of the most intense journeys you can take in life requires nothing more than a cushion and a quiet room.

According to some sources, Buddha claimed there were 83,000 ways to meditate. The one I chose was to visit the Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston for one of their weekly open houses, where the uninitiated are offered guidance and instruction in meditation.”

-Jonathan Sorroff