Welcome!

For over twenty years, the Madison Shambhala Center has provided space and support for following a path of meditation.  Our mission is to cultivate the worthiness, wisdom, and compassion of individuals and society based on the inherent goodness of humanity and the natural world.  We offer meditation instruction, group meditation sessions, and classes on core Buddhist and Shambhala teachings.

Heart of Recovery

In-person Heart of Recovery meetings are held at the Shambhala Center of Madison every Sunday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm.  Learn more. 

Sunday Morning Sitting (in person)

10am – 12noon

Group meditation practice that includes sitting and walking meditation.  All are warmly invited.  Meditation instruction is available on request, during the session.  Please contact us to arrange this.

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Upcoming Madison Programs

Sadhana of Mahamudra - Online Only - Monday, March 25th at 7:00 PM

with Lora Wiggins

January 26th—June 21st

Next practice session is Monday, March 25th at 7:00 PM online only via zoom Continue »

Madison Shambhala Center Book Club

with Renee Cannizzo

February 17th—June 15th

Open to all, we meet on or around the third Saturday of every month to discuss a  chapter in a selected book. We are currently reading The Essence of Buddhism, by Traleg Kyabgon. Continue »

The Art of Being Human - Shambhala Training I

with Mark Blumenfeld

April 13th

The Art of Being Human - Shambhala Training I will be offered free to the community Saturday, April 13 Continue »