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
White Tara Practice (via Zoom)
with Shastri Ruth Wallen
August 9th—April 25th
White Tara is a compassion practice involving visualization and mantra recitation that helps to soothe the suffering of beings and promote health and long life. Continue »
Thursday: Meditation & Contemplation (via Zoom)
with Jodi Li & Judith Schnack
October 1st—April 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 »
SUNDAY TEA: Social Gathering on Zoom
with Carolynn Larson-garcia
November 15th—May 2nd
Sunday tea is a social time for community members and newcomers to come and spend some time together on Zoom. Continue »
Tonglen - The Meditation Practice of offering Relief from Suffering
with Jill Giraud, Tashi Sertso, Carolynn Larson-garcia
January 18th—April 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 »
Book Discussion: Interconnected; Embracing Life in Our Global Society by The Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje (via Zoom)
with Martha Heinz
February 9th—March 9th
A book discussion group for our time! Buddhist teachings on working together in our interdependent and interconnected worldwide community. Continue »
Sunday Morning Sitting on Zoom
February 21st—March 28th
Sunday Tea: Social Gathering on Zoom Continue »
Wednesday Mindfulness Meditation (via Zoom)
with Judy Hirsh & Emma Bunnell
March 3rd—May 5th
Please join this mindfulness meditation. ALL ARE WELCOME! New or experienced meditators will love this time. Continue »
Book Discussion: Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
with Martha Heinz
April 6th—June 1st
All are welcome to join this wonderful time discussing this incredible book by Pema Chodron, one of Shambhala's own. Continue »
