The Sacred Path Online

Continuing the Path of the Warrior

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Great Eastern Sun

The Sacred Path is a series of teachings for those who have completed Shambhala Training Levels I-V. It introduces further practices to develop warriorship and extend the student’s training in meditation. These practices are based on a societal vision and aspiration to help the world. This training cultivates one’s dignity and natural gifts in order to widen one’s sphere of compassion.

During a series of visionary experiences that took place between 1976 and 1980, Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche wrote down a series of texts that became known as the Shambhala terma. The Sacred Path series of retreats is based on these texts and on the extensive commentaries Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche gave on these teachings and on how to practice them in modern times.

What to expect:

  • Daily talks by the Senior Teacher
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Time to gather and discuss the teachings
  • Opportunity to meet with a meditation instructor
  • Additional free talks by senior teachers between each intensive
  • Additional opportunities to gather virtually as a community between each course

The Sacred Path Series

The Sacred Path is a progressive series of retreats, meaning each weekend is a requirement for the following weekend. If you have already completed some of these weekends, feel free to repeat the levels you have already attended, or jump in where you left off.

1: Great Eastern Sun

With Dhi Griffin Good and Denise Weunsch

October 1-2, 2022

This weekend program teaches how to see the Great Eastern Sun, the primordial energy and brilliance that is the basis of all that exists; an introduction to membership in Shambhala—a living context for building a sane society.

2: Windhorse

With Agness Au

November 4-6, 2022

One studies the text that gives the instruction for “raising windhorse,” which opens the heart and refreshes one’s confidence. The practice is a way to bring about skillful and heartfelt social engagement, enabling the warrior to go forward in the midst of whatever challenges occur.

3: Drala

With Daniele Bollini

January 20-21, 2023

Through exploring the depth of perception, one engages the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world. The principle of drala refers to the sacred energy and power that exists when we step beyond aggression.

4: The Four Dignities: Meek & Perky

With Gaylon Ferguson and other teachers

February 18 and March 4th, 2023

“The four dignities” of meek, perky, outrageous, and inscrutable are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior’s maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. The training in the dignities allows one to maintain awareness and delight at each stage. Meek is a study of the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of a warrior’s journey. Here one trains to overcome arrogance—the primary obstacle to learning.

As the second of the four dignities, perky focuses on cultivating sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline. Overcoming the trap of doubt, the warrior of perky is able to accomplish his or her activities with a sense of nobility and ease..

5: The Four Dignities: Outrageous & Inscrutable

With Gaylon Ferguson and other teachers

March 25 and April 8, 2023.

These fruitional dignities refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior. No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for others on a large scale.

6: Golden Key (Register here)

With Alice Haspray

May 12-14, 2023

This program is based on a Shambhala text that works with our relationship to the “material world” and our sense perceptions. It teaches the practice of enriching presence – the ability to instantly sense the inner wealth within oneself, phenomena, and the natural world.

Sacred Path Course Pricing:

Patron Price $200 CAD
Regular Course Price $149 CAD
Repeat Student Price $75 CAD
Generosity Policy Price $75 CAD*

*Our Generosity Policy: In order to make our programs accessible, we offer a reduced rate if the program price is an obstacle for you. For those who can offer more than the program price, we have a “patron price”. Your generosity in offering the patron price helps cover the costs for others.