Programs
The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors [Hybrid]
with Veronica Borgonovi & Chuy Garcia
February 12th—April 29th
6-session book study on Lama Rod Owen's latest book. Join us to read and discuss Lama Rod’s call to become “a spiritual warrior—a human refreshed, serving a vision of a world shaped by love.” Continue »
The Second Noble Truth: The Origins of Suffering Part 1 - Finding Freedom Course 2 [Online]
with Bret Ellerton
February 28th—April 3rd
This is Course 2 of the five-part series, "Finding Freedom", exploring the foundational teachings of Buddhism. No prerequisites, open to all! Continue »
Community Art Day [In-Person]
March 17th
Join together to celebrate the spring equinox and Shambhala Arts in creative community. Continue »
Heart of Recovery Spring Retreat [Hybrid]
March 23rd—March 24th
Heart of Recovery joins the ancient wisdom of Shambhala Buddhism with the 12-step form in order to support our commitment to the path of recovery from addictive behaviors. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart [In-Person]
with Jason Ruvelson
March 29th—March 31st
With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. Prerequisite: Warrior in the World - Shambhala Training Level III Continue »
After Death & Care of the Body [Online]
with Alley Smith & Meli-Tashi Happy
April 6th
This program will explore attended deaths, best practices and what to do in the first 72 hours after a person dies. We also examine after death care: common rituals, rites and practices in Buddhism. Continue »
Learn to Meditate [In-Person]
with Rick Meyers
April 13th
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]
April 14th
Join us each month in the Jinpa Solidarity Sit to connect mindfulness with awakened action, open to all! Continue »
The Second Noble Truth: The Origins of Suffering Part 2 - Finding Freedom Course 3 [Online]
with Bob Salskov
April 17th—May 22nd
This is Course 3 of the five-part series, "Finding Freedom", exploring the foundational teachings of Buddhism. No prerequisites, open to all! Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
April 23rd—September 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 »
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky [In-Person]
May 3rd—May 5th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Prerequisite: Level IV Continue »
The 49 Day Ceremony: A Buddhist Funeral [Online]
with Alley Smith & Meli-Tashi Happy
May 4th
When a Buddhist practitioner dies, in addition to a funeral service that usually occurs on the 3rd or 7th day, there is a 49 Day Ceremony. Join Chaplain Alley Smith in an educational and discussion group to explore the 49 Day Ceremony and common practices Continue »
Learn to Meditate [In-Person]
with Rick Meyers
May 11th
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]
May 12th
Join us each month in the Jinpa Solidarity Sit to connect mindfulness with awakened action, open to all! Continue »
Profound Simplicity Meditation Retreat [In-Person]
with Richard John
May 25th—May 27th
This three-day retreat is open to all new and senior practitioners who wish to establish or deepen their meditation practice. The main focus will be meditation, in an atmosphere of mindfulness. Continue »