Programs for Pacific Northwest Canada & USA Region
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Werma Feast [Online]
January 29th—December 2nd
This Werma practice is open to students who have received authorization in advance. Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Tuesday Dharma Class
with Geoff Bannoff & Ron Greenberg
March 14th—August 22nd
Drop-in dharma class the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month. Sitting meditation, a video or in-person talk, discussion and tea. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Aging Group: Aging for Beginners [Online]
May 1st—July 17th
The Portland Aging group, Aging in Enlightened Society, is a social group for those who are experiencing aging – whether it be turning 40 or 70. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
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 »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
The Sutra of the Heart of Transcendent Knowledge (The Heart Sutra)
with Martin Evans
May 18th—June 8th
Join Martin Evans for a four-thursday course on one of the foundational sutras of Mahayana Buddhism.
Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Shambhala Global Community Council - Introduction and Discussion [Online]
June 1st—June 3rd
Seattle Shambhala Center
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 »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
June 3rd
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Sadhana of Mahamudra on Vaishaka Day
June 4th
On the day commemorating the birth of the Buddha in Lumbini, Nepal, all are invited to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra, given to all by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. 10am, followed by a talk about the the Lumbini World Heritage site. Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Shantideva’s Śikṣā Samuccaya (hosted by Siddhartha's Intent)
June 9th—June 11th
Weekend program, hosted by Siddhartha's Intent. June 9 - 11, 2023 Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
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 »
Seattle Shambhala Center
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 »
Seattle Shambhala Center
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 »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Right Livelihood Revisited: Applying Buddhist Principles to Our World of Work
June 11th
Matthew Poepsel, author of "Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work" is offering an Online talk about "Applying Buddhist Principles to our Work. Everyone is Welcome. Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Way of Shambhala - Shambhala Training Level I
with Cameron Crofton
June 16th—June 17th
The Art of Being Human is the first in the series of Shambhala Training weekends and the first program in the Way of Shambhala curriculum. Open to all Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
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 »
Seattle Shambhala Center
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 »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Ikebana - introductory Flower Arranging class
with Sally Yukawa
June 25th
Mrs. Sally Yukawa will be teaching an Introductory Ikebana class on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 10 am to 2:30 pm
The cost of $120 will cover class registration as well as materials. Pre-registration and payment are required by Wed. June 21. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
July 3rd
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
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 »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Ikebana - introductory Flower Arranging class
with Sally Yukawa
July 23rd
Mrs. Sally Yukawa will be teaching an Introductory Ikebana class on Sunday, July 23, 2023 from 10 am to 2:30 pm
The cost of $120 will cover class registration as well as materials. Pre-registration and payment are required by Wed. July 19. Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Way of Shambhala - Shambhala Training Level I
August 26th—August 27th
The Art of Being Human is the first in the series of Shambhala Training weekends and the first program in the Way of Shambhala curriculum. Open to all Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Harvest of Peace - Victoria Shambhala Birthday{Details TBA}
September 23rd
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Way of Shambhala - Shambhala Training Level II
September 29th—October 1st
Meditation allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing basic goodness. Prerequisite: Shambhala Training Level I. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
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 »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Drala Meditation Hike: Oak Island
September 30th
Take your mindfulness practice into the great outdoors and join fellow hikers in the Shambhala meditation practice of drala. We hike in noble silence while contemplatively attuning and engaging the senses in the phenomenal world around us. Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Richard John Public Programme [LH] {Details TBA}
October 14th—October 15th
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Drala Meditation Hike: Oaks Bottom
October 22nd
Take your mindfulness practice into the great outdoors and join fellow hikers in the Shambhala meditation practice of drala. We hike in noble silence while contemplatively attuning and engaging the senses in the phenomenal world around us. Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Way of Shambhala, Level III, Warrior In the World
November 3rd—November 5th
Examining our habitual tendencies, we begin to look at our willingness to experience life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness. Prerequisite: Shambhala Training Level II. Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Primordial Stroke: Opening the Heart of Ashe
November 5th—June 2nd (2024)
This 8 month course led by John Rockwell will help Shambhala practitioners deepen their understanding and experience of Ashe, or “primordial confidence”. This is an excellent follow up course of study and practice for people who have attended Warriors Ass Continue »
