The Phoenix Shambhala Meditation group started the Way of Shambhala classes yesterday with Meditation in Everyday Life under the direction of Kim Kelso. The 14 partcipants listened to Kim, Muffie Noble, and Frank Sebille give talks, participated in lively and interesting group discussion, and even worked in some sitting and walking meditation practice! It was a great start on these classes and the group is very fortunate to have these wonderful teachers in our membership. Thanks so much for all your work Kim, Muffie and Frank. The second part of this class will be held February 13th.

Today Muffie gave a wonderful talk on the Protector Principle and some background on the Mamo Chants and Shambhala Day. Mamo chants will be done on February 5, 7, 10 and 12 at the Center. Please go to the website at www.phoenix.shambhala.org for more info.

Our council also met today and when I got home I realized how really amazing these people I work with on the council are, and that thought extended to all the members and how amazing they are and further to the people who show up regularly for practice and classes. Just the idea that all these people are sharing the Shambhala Vision of creating an Enlightened Society here in Phoenix and that I am a part of that is something I am very, very grateful for. Look for more news about the council and upcoming programs soon.