The San Diego Shambhala Meditation Center Has Temporarily Moved Online – Join us on Zoom for any of the programs listed below.
OUR NEW ADDRESS: PO Box 720100, San Diego, CA 92172
New to Shambhala?
Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now governed by the Shambhala Board of Directors. 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
Sunday Morning Sitting on Zoom
with Sarah Smith
February 21st—August 1st
This meditation is 20 minutes of sitting shamatha, followed by 10 minutes walking meditation and 20 more minutes of sitting shamatha. Continue »
Book Discussion: Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
with Martha Heinz
April 6th—June 15th
All are welcome to join this wonderful time discussing this incredible book by Pema Chodron, one of Shambhala's own. Continue »
Matiri Bhavana (Offer 2nd Sunday of Month)
with Shastri Ruth Wallen
April 11th—August 8th
The Maitri Bhavana is a regularly scheduled mahayana practice for the seriously ill. All are welcome. Continue »
Tonglen - The Meditation Practice of offering Relief from Suffering
with Jill Giraud, Tashi Sertso, Carolynn Larson-garcia
April 19th—July 19th
A Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice of giving and receiving, exchanging self for other. This is offered on 1 & 3rd Mondays of the month. Continue »
Thursday: Meditation & Contemplation (via Zoom)
with Jodi Li & Judith Schnack
April 22nd—July 29th
This evening is open to both new and experienced meditators. There will be an opportunity to receive meditation instruction and follow along in contemplative exercises. Continue »
Wednesday Mindfulness Meditation (via Zoom)
with Judy Hirsh & Emma Bunnell
May 26th—July 28th
Mindfulness Meditation - Open to new and experienced practitioners. Continue »
Racism/Anti-oppression and Dharma Reading Group
with Shastri Ruth Wallen
June 14th—August 9th
Love and Rage: the Path of Liberation Through Anger by Lama Rod Owens
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One Day Meditation Retreat - NYINTHUN (on Zoom)
with Steve Bernath
June 26th
A one day meditation retreat. An opportunity to "practice like your hair's on fire!" Continue »
