Shambhala Café: Communicating with Kindness

May 1st (2014)

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    An informal evening of practice, socializing and discussion of topics related to meditation in daily life.  Each evening includes meditation, discussion and refreshments.

    When we sit together in conversation, discuss project plans in a business meeting, or send an email to a dear friend or arch-rival, we are participating in society.  How we communicate is our opportunity to manifest the gentleness and kindness that are the hallmarks of basic goodness and enlightened society.

    Come and share your own experiences about the challenges of ordinary, everyday person-to-person conversation.  How do we bring our own expertise, knowledge, and life experience to a situation while maintaining a genuine respect and openness to those who may think and feel differently?.

     

    All are welcome. Free of charge.

    Programs without a price are free. For those programs with a price listed, please do not let price be an obstacle. Visit our generosity policy page.

    When available as an option, your generosity in offering the patron price helps cover the costs for others who are not able to pay the full price. Any amount offered above the Program Price is considered a charitable donation to the centre, and will be included in a tax receipt issued by email in February of the following year.

    For programs that have a register button, it is helpful for us if you can indicate your intention to attend by registering ahead of time. In order to prevent duplicate entries in the Shambhala Database, all registrations are reviewed before you will receive a confirmation email.

    Our Refund Policy:  For convenience you can pay online using a credit card via PayPal. If we cancel the program for any reason, we will give you a full refund. We understand that sometimes after you have pre-paid, you might be unable to attend.  We will be happy to refund your payment if you request it at least 24 hours before the program starts.  Due to the difference in PayPal charges for purchases and refunds, we charge a nominal amount of $5 for a refund.