March 21, 2013
In March, we were fortunate to be invited to take part in Shedra, or monastic college, at Gampo Abbey. For two weeks we traveled to Gampo Abbey several times a week. The journey itself, a drive on the Cabot Trail through the Cape Breton Highland National Park in winter is spectacular.
More than once, we observed a moose (the same one, we believe) in almost the same location, calmly chewing and regarding us with interest.
Gampo Abbey, N. America’s only Tibetan monastery for Western students, is located off the Cabot Trail, high above the Gulf of St.Lawrence.
Under the guidance of master teachers [...]
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January 21, 2013
During the 2012 season, Cabot Shores began offering daily morning meditation and contemplation practice to our guests and staff. To our surprise and delight, many people participated.
Most people felt that meditating even for a short time was a great way to start the day – with the mind fresh and clear.
During the winter months, Cabot Shores invites members of the local St.Ann’s community to meditate with us on Sunday afternoons between 3-4pm.
Join us in mindfulness-awareness meditation and contemplation practice in the Shambhala Meditation tradition.
Beginners as well as experienced meditators are invited to attend – instruction will be provided – your [...]
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