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.
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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
Contentment in Everyday Life
with Ruth Wallen
June 15th—July 20th
This course provides an exploration of mindfulness meditation. With meditation practice, we relax with ourselves and appreciate simple human experiences. Continue »
Summer Solstice Potluck Picnic
June 24th
Come out and enjoy the arriving of summer with fellow Sangha members and their families at South Clairemont Recreation Center. There will be picnic tables and a barbeque should you wish to grill. Please bring a dish to share. Continue »
The Science of Meditation
June 26th—November 27th
Starting April 24th at 7:00 pm, we'll begin diving deep into the conversation between the 2500 year old path of Buddhist wisdom and the modern scientific study of meditation and the mind. Continue »
2nd Sunday Dharma Talk
July 9th—October 8th
Join us to hear a talk or contemplation led by one of our members during Sunday morning public sitting meditation, with time for discussion. Followed by refreshments at 11:00.
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Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana & Community Potluck
July 9th—December 10th
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 »
Learn to Meditate
August 7th—October 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 »
Level 3: Warrior in the World
with William Shean
September 9th—September 10th
This program is the third in the Shambhala Training - Heart of Warriorship programs, which introduce meditation and provide teachings that cultivate genuineness, confidence, humor, and dignity in daily life. Continue »
