Programs

Madison Shambhala Center Book Club

with Renee Cannizzo

April 20th—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 »

Sadhana of Mahamudra - Online Only - Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 PM

with Lora Wiggins

April 23rd—June 21st

Next practice session is Monday, Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 PM online only via zoom Continue »

Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II

June 1st

This full day retreat is ideal for understanding how we bring the insight from our meditation practice more fully into our life and the world around us. It is open to both new and experienced meditators. No prerequisites are necessary. Continue »

Select Land Center & Regional Programs

Karmê Chöling, VT

Being Strategically Kind

with Dr. Eva Wong
May 20 – 22, 2022

Acts of kindness are limitless. How we use kindness in an effective way requires skill. In this workshop, we will use principles of strategy outlined in Sunzi’s Art of War to plan and execute actions that are both wise and kind. While most people associate The Art of War with competition and aggressive actions in the military and business world, this workshop will show that the same skills can be bent toward building cooperation, trust, and respect. Continue»

Shambhala Mountain Center

Heart of the Brush

With Kazuaki Tanahashi

June 2 -5, 2022

During this contemplative retreat, we will explore the 1,700-year-old wisdom of East Asian calligraphy and engage our hearts in learning and creativity. We will faithfully copy selected ideographs in the different styles of ancient Chinese masterpieces. Continue »

Chicago Shambhala Center

Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World

With Alice Dan

May 21st – 22nd, 2022

Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities. Prerequisite: Birth of the Warrior, Level 2 Continue »