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 »