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The challenge of warriorship is to step out of the cocoon, to step out into space, by being brave and at the same time gentle. — Chogyam Trungpa
How Can I Help?
With this simple question, we increase our potential to enrich the world, and find our own joy.
As you progress along your path, you can deepen your practice by staffing weekend retreat programs, coordinating classes, or becoming a local leader. We invite you to practice such generosity in ways that connect you to the teachings and to others journeying on the Path.
Open Leadership Positions
Volunteer coordinator
Oversee and teach the art of volunteering for Shambhala. Ideally this individual is invested in Shambhala leadership and the creation of enlightened society.
Facebook and social media publicity
Primary administrator for the FCSMC Facebook page. This individual posts photos and descriptions of Center events and programs. Experience/interest with other social media sites (Instagram, Twitter, etc) is helpful too.
To indicate your interest
Send an email describing why you would be interested in a position to the Center Director at: [email protected]
Way of Shambhala Programs
Shambhala Training levels – Everyday Life series – Basic Goodness series
- Click a class below to access the sign up sheet.
- Shambhala Training coordinators are requested to have Level 5.
- After completing Level 3, aides may help with any level they have completed.
- Every Day Life class assistants are requested to have Level 5 and Wisdom in Everyday Life
Current Programs in Need of Volunteers
- Shambhala Training Level II with Graciela Marin – Mar 6-8, 2020
- Milarepa Day – Mar 9, 2020
- Contentment in Everyday Life with Lida Anne Elliott – Mar 26 – Apr 23 (Thursday eves)
Thank you for your generosity and your practice of service
Questions or requests? Contact Practice and Education: [email protected]
Public Sitting Volunteer Sign-up
To act as Meditation Hall Timekeeper or Gatekeeper, please email [email protected].
- Training for Meditation Hall Team positions can be obtained by emailing [email protected].
- MIs, ADs and Shambhala Guides may serve as a meditation instructors during public sitting on Wednesdays and Sundays, and can also offer Dharma talks or readings. (Readings from CTR or SMR are suggested for ADs and Guides.)
- To view the Volunteer Meditation Hall Calendar on our website, click here
- Please contact the Meditation Hall Coordinator to volunteer. Thank you!
Shrine Room Teams:
Sundays: 10-Noon: | MI, Umdze, Presentation, Gatekeeper/Greeter |
Sunday Nyinthun: 1-3pm: | MI, Umdze, Gatekeeper/Greeter |
Mondays: 5-6pm: | Host |
Wednesdays: 7-8pm: | MI, Umdze, Presentation, Gatekeeper/Greeter |
Ongoing Needs
If you don’t have a lot of time or want to make an occasional contribution, here are ways you can do that!
Cleaning and Center upkeep
If you would like to help clean and keep our Center looking beautiful, email: [email protected]
Advanced Practice and Programs
Shambhala Sadhana Umdze – Open to those who have attended ESA or have received the Lung
Shambhala Sadhana Second Sunday of the Month Umdze (sign-up page)
Werma Feast – Open to those who are Shambhala Tantrikas