On Saturday Afternoon, October 21, 2006, The Shambhala Meditation Center invites the public to its housewarming and introduction to Buddhism program.

The center has newly located to 963 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041 (in Eagle Rock) from West Hollywood.

From 1 pm - 3 pm, "What is Buddhism?" will be taught by senior students of the Shambhala Buddhist teachings.

The Center will present a brief introduction to the heart of the Buddhist teachings, including topics such as: settling a wild mind, developing loving kindness for oneself and others, and working with chaos. This class will include meditation instruction, practice, and discussion.

Suggested donation $15, People may register online at

http://la.shambhala.org

Following, from 3 pm - 5 pm, all are invited to a house Warming party.

Invited guests include all members, friends, neighbors, and anyone interested in learning more about the Shambhala Center. Light refreshments will be provided.

No charge; donations gratefully accepted

Rsvp (323) 255-5472 or la@shambhala.org

The Shambhala Meditation Center, a branch of Shambhala International http://la.shambhala.org/, offers practice and study in the lineage of Shambhala Buddhism, unique in the world of Western Buddhism. This lineage combines the teachings of the Kagyü and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism with the Shambhala view of living an uplifted life, fully engaged with the world. We are part of Shambhala International, an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Read more about

our lineage.(www.shambhala.org)