Harvest of Peace

September 21st

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    Room: Main Meditation Hall

    Like cultures all over the world, we gather to celebrate the changing of seasons. In Shambhala these are called “nyida” days from the Tibetan words nyima (sun) and dawa (moon), and they occur on, or near, the days of the equinoxes and solstices. This year our Harvest of Peace celebration falls on the actual equinox!

    In the fall we gather to celebrate the abundance that will carry us into the new year. Shambhala Centers host a Harvest of Peace as an autumn community celebration and fundraiser. It's a time of encouragement, raising each other's energy and rousing excitement for the year to come.

    In the midst of our very busy lives, we take a minute to pause, appreciate and support those things that truly enrich our lives and our whole society!

    Balancing home, work, social and spiritual lives can be very demanding. These seasonal rituals give us time to examine and re-seed our relationship with generosity and abundance which strengthens and sustains us throughout the year.
     
    The fundraiser is an important part of this event. This is our annual fundraiser for the Boston Shambhala center. Most of the fundraising these days is done online. Please consider making a donation.
     
    Schedule:
    12 - 1           Potluck lunch and prayer flag making
    1- 2              Offering procession, lhasang, welcoming, meditation practice, brief outdoor walk
    2 - 2:20        bio break, 
    2:20 - 3:15   Community gathering, remarks from the Board Chair and the Executive Director,           updates from gateway leaders
    3:15 - 3:30    Fundraising, progress report
    3:30 - 4:15    Cake and celebratory toast, finish prayer flags, hang them around the center
    4:15 - end     Clean up and close
     

     


     

    Registration

    Please register with an email you check regularly. We will send important information about the program to you via email and don’t want you to miss it.

    You should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of registration. Sometimes registration emails end up in spam or junk folders. It's also possible you've unsubscribed from emails from Shambhala, which prevents you from receiving the necessary emails. If you don't receive the confirmation email, please contact [email protected].

    Attendance: Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to be ready to begin sitting at the start of the session.

    Donations: No payment is required for this event. You are invited to bring a dish to the potluck and donations to the fundraiser will be accepted on our website or in person by cash or check. 

    Parking & Transportation: Parking near the Shambhala Center can be limited. We strongly encourage using public transportation and/or carpooling.

    In-person participation: Please note that masking is now optional. If you are not feeling well for any reason, please stay home and contact us about a refund. Additionally, we ask you to limit the use of scented products, as many people have chemical sensitivities. Note that our building is not wheelchair accessible.

    FAQ Common questions might be answered on our FAQ page.