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
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 »
