Programs
The Wheel of Life: An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology [Online]
with Alan Ness
May 16th—June 13th
An introductory online class exploring the Wheel of Life, open to all! By studying the Twelve Links (or Nidanas) and the Six Realms depicted in the Wheel of Life, we come to know the source of samsara as well as the path leading out of samsara. Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Hybrid]
June 3rd
Although the Sadhana is a vajrayana practice, it is open to everyone, and no previous experience with the practice is necessary. The practice consists of meditation and chanting the Sadhana of Mahamudra text, and lasts about an hour. Continue »
Community Nyinthün [In-Person]
June 10th
Join us for Community Nyinthün, a group practice of sitting and walking meditation. Meditators of all levels are warmly invited to attend, whether for the full day or part of it. Continue »
Learn to Meditate [In-Person]
with Rick Meyers
June 10th
Numerous studies show the benefits of meditation: reduce stress, improve emotional health, lengthen attention span and more. Continue »
Contemplative Creativity Lab ~ Continuing the Journey: Contemplative Photography [Online]
with Charles Blackhall
June 10th
Contemplative Creativity Lab is an online meditation community group led by Shambhala Art teachers and special guests. Continue »
Jinpa Solidarity Sit: Cultivating Mindfulness and Compassion for Engaged Action [In-Person]
June 11th
Join us each month in the Jinpa Solidarity Sit to connect mindfulness with awakened action, open to all! Continue »
Maitri Bhavana [Shambhala Online]
with Mark Blumenfeld
June 11th
Maitri Bhavana is a group loving kindness practice in which we acknowledge our interconnectedness by bringing to mind people and/or circumstances to whom we wish to bring benefit with our practice. Hosted by Shambhala Online. Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
June 17th
Although the Sadhana is a vajrayana practice, it is open to everyone, and no previous experience with the practice is necessary. The practice consists of meditation and chanting the Sadhana of Mahamudra text, and lasts about an hour. Continue »
Kalapa Ikebana: The Art of Flower Arranging [Hybrid]
with Shelley Pierce
June 24th
Kalapa Ikebana is a contemplative practice in the Japanese art form of flower arranging. These unique teachings combine the traditional forms from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, with the teachings of Shambhala. Open to everyone. Continue »
Learn to Meditate [In-Person]
with Rick Meyers
July 8th
Numerous studies show the benefits of meditation: reduce stress, improve emotional health, lengthen attention span and more. Continue »
Jinpa Solidarity Sit: Cultivating Mindfulness and Compassion for Engaged Action [In-Person]
July 9th
Join us each month in the Jinpa Solidarity Sit to connect mindfulness with awakened action, open to all! Continue »
Kalapa Ikebana: The Art of Flower Arranging [Hybrid]
with Shelley Pierce
July 22nd
Kalapa Ikebana is a contemplative practice in the Japanese art form of flower arranging. These unique teachings combine the traditional forms from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, with the teachings of Shambhala. Open to everyone. Continue »
Learn to Meditate [In-Person]
with Rick Meyers
August 12th
Numerous studies show the benefits of meditation: reduce stress, improve emotional health, lengthen attention span and more. Continue »
Death Cafe [Online]
September 30th
A thoughtful discussion without expectations about all aspects of death, dying, and living with the conscious awareness of death. Continue »