The Heart of Warriorship program

Level I: The Art of Being Human
Discovering basic goodness in the world and ourselves.

Level II: Birth of the Warrior
Cultivating the willingness to observe our cocoon of habitual fear and defense mechanisms.

Level III: Warrior in the World
Developing the bravery to step outside our cocoons.

Level IV: Awakened Heart
Opening to increased awareness and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is.

Level V: Open Sky
Sharpening one’s awareness, one finds the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy.

See the Heart of Warriorship weekends coming up this season.

The Heart of Warriorship

The Heart of Warriorship program, the first cycle of Shambhala Training, provides a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation practice, emphasizing the development of genuine confidence, humor, and personal dignity within the complexity of daily life. These weekend retreats are recommended for new and experienced meditators, as well as for those looking to enrich their existing spiritual tradition. They include meditation training and practice, talks by senior instructors, personal interviews and group discussions.

The Heart of Warriorship program is also part of The Way of Shambhala, which complements the weekend retreats with weeknight classes in between each level.

Each weekend consists of talks and meditation instruction by a senior teacher, the practice of sitting and walking meditation in a group setting, discussion groups, and one-on-one interviews to clarify questions.