Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation.
Shambhala Vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness. This nature can be developed in daily life so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society.
New to Shambhala?
Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community. More →
Ongoing Offerings
Our centre offers a rich array of ongoing offerings free to the public including weekly public sitting meditation hours and dharma talks. No prior meditation experience required to attend. All are welcome. More →
Featured Programs
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
with Shastri Ruth Wallen
April 17th—May 15th
This program is part of a series of interactive workshops where we train in meditation, using inquiry, dialogue, and contemplative arts to uncover the confidence we were born with. Continue »
Kalapa Ikebana Spring 2018
with Donna West
April 21st—June 16th
The basic purpose of ikebana is opening to and expressing the sacredness, natural harmony and order of the world. By arranging branches, flowers, greenery, container and water, we can express this connection beautifully and simply ... Continue »
Learn to Meditate
May 7th—June 4th
People new to meditation as well as more experienced practitioners who wish to refresh their technique will receive instruction in a relaxed, uplifted atmosphere. Encourage your family, friends or others curious about meditation to attend. Continue »
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana
May 13th—July 8th
This hour long practice of chanting and meditation is simple and quite powerful in its direct approach to basic goodness. The Sakyong composed this practice to deepen our personal and social connection with basic goodness. Continue »
Family Sundays
May 20th—August 19th
Activities for children will be provided on the third Sunday of each month from 10:00 – 11:00 am, offering parents the opportunity to participate in group meditation practice and the whole family to enjoy tea and refreshments afterward. Continue »
Weekthun: Transforming Our World, Practicing the Six Paramitas
with Shastri Marcy Fink
May 26th—June 1st
Designed for both newcomers and experienced students, this intensive weeklong group meditation retreat, under the guidance of a senior teacher in the Shambhala lineage, includes meditation instruction, individual interviews, daily talks and discussion. Continue »
Level 5: Open Sky
with Shastri Marcy Fink & Shastri Ruth Wallen
July 7th—July 8th
This program is the final Shambhala Training Level. It will include meditation, contemplation, a review of Levels I-IV and mindfulness/awareness exercises, as well as interviews and discussion groups. Continue »
