Community
Our community is diverse, capable, and heartfelt. Our members and friends include dedicated senior teachers who have walked the Shambhala Buddhist path for many years, and enthusiastic newcomers who are just discovering our teachings on realizing basic goodness and building enlightened society.
Community Events
Children's Blessing at the Tsubaki Shrine
May 26th
Families are invited to bring their children for a traditional Buddhist Children's Blessing at the beautiful Tsubaki Shrine in Granite Falls. The blessing will be led by Rev. Koichi Barrish, the priest of the Kami Shrine. Continue »
Awake in Action
May 26th
Awake in Action (AiA) is the social action group of the Seattle Shambhala Center. Please come and volunteer - with an art project, and snacks - at the Union Hotel in downtown Seattle. Continue »
Hopeless
with Melanya Helene
May 31st—June 1st
"Hopeless" is a timely and uplifting collection of stories, music and musings inspired by the writings of Pema Chodron on the nature of hope, fear and finding joy. A one-woman performance conceived, directed and performed by Melanya Helene. Continue »
Midsummer's Day Celebration
June 22nd
The Shambhala community and friends are invited to a family-friendly celebration of Midsummer's Day (and evening). Continue »
