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
Kalapa Ikebana: Winter Series
with Donna West
January 18th—February 22nd
The basic purpose of ikebana is opening to and expressing the sacredness, natural harmony and order of the world. By arranging greenery, flowers, container and water, we can express this connection beautifully and simply with a sense of elegance. Continue »
Mamo Chants
February 13th—February 22nd
Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos is recited in order to pacify the karmic cause of personal, social, and environmental chaos that accumulates at the year's end. Continue »
Online Acharya Talk: A Year of Deepening in Compassion
February 23rd
The Shambhala Acharyas have offered to lead the community in a year-long series of talks, contemplative and meditation practices from the Buddhist Mahayana teachings of our lineage. Continue »
Neutral Day: Cleaning the Center
February 23rd
Join us as we clean the Center to prepare for the new year! Lunch will be provided. Continue »
Shambhala Day
February 24th
Shambhala Day marks the beginning of the Tibetan New Year, and represents one of the most important celebrations in Shambhala. Please join us for practice, food, and community as we welcome in the Year of the Iron Mouse. All are warmly welcome. Continue »
Learn to Meditate
March 2nd
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 »
Kalapa Ikebana: Early Spring Series
with Donna West
March 7th—April 4th
The basic purpose of ikebana is opening to and expressing the sacredness, natural harmony and order of the world. By arranging greenery, flowers, container and water, we can express this connection beautifully and simply with a sense of elegance. Continue »
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana
March 9th
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 »
