Welcome!
The Shambhala Meditation Center of Madison is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center, located in Madison’s Willy Street neigborhood, offers public meditation several times a week, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices.
Heart of Recovery
In-person Heart of Recovery meetings are resuming at the Shambhala Center of Madison every Sunday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Learn more.
Weekly Open House
NOTE: Our weekly open house gatherings are on summer hiatus. They will resume in September, in person.
This weekly dharma gathering is a perfect introduction to the Shambhala Buddhist teachings and an opportunity to connect with other practitioners. It begins with a group meditation practice, a talk by one of our senior teachers, discussion, and a reception. Meditation instruction is also offered to beginners. Learn more.
Upcoming Madison Programs
Sunday Sitting - Summer Series
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
July 11th—September 26th
Please join us for meditation and dharma talk. All are welcome! We will follow Dane County Health guidelines - masks are voluntary for those who are fully vaccinated, and are required for those who are not. Continue »
Meditation in Everyday Life - Online Wednesday night classes and optional in-person Sunday morning practice sessions
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld & Margaret Turnbull
September 29th—October 27th
Learn how to meditate or deepen the meditation practice that you already have. Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
Shambhala Center of Madison
Sadhana of Mahamudra - ONLINE
with Lora Wiggins
January 30th—February 26th (2022)
Please join us for this online practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra. The text will be displayed on screen during practice. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Sunday Sitting - Summer Series
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
July 11th—September 26th
Please join us for meditation and dharma talk. All are welcome! We will follow Dane County Health guidelines - masks are voluntary for those who are fully vaccinated, and are required for those who are not. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
August 25th—October 13th
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program is an 8-week course designed to help participants improve the quality of their lives as they work with various types of stress. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Discussions on Death & Dying
with Prof Sue Stephens
September 15th—October 20th
Explore a Buddhist view of death and dying and how we can work with that in our life and preparation for death and dying. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training, Level 3: Warrior in the World
with Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown
September 17th—September 19th
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Ikebana Sogetsu
September 18th—October 9th
The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement - Ikebana Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
GRAND REOPENING: A Taste of Awakening!
September 18th—September 19th
You're Invited! Join us for our Grand Reopening Celebration on the weekend of September 18 and 19! Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Harvest of Peace Concert: Music As Sacred Path, Classical Guitar
with Lance Brunner
September 18th
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
September 19th—October 24th
Weekly group meditation (sitting and walking) with guided instruction, Dharma reading and discussion. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Heart of Recovery®
September 19th—October 24th
The Heart of Recovery® is a group meeting at the Shambhala Center focused on sharing support while bringing together contemplative practice and a commitment to sobriety. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Queer Dharma
September 19th—October 24th
Queer Dharma is a weekly meditation group where LGBTQIA+ people can form a non-judgmental community while deepening our meditation practices based on openness, curiosity, and gentleness. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
September 20th—December 19th
All are welcome to this full moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Ann Shillinglaw
September 21st—October 26th
Looking for a virtual meditation group where you can drop in when you like or attend regularly and get to know other meditators? Instruction in meditation and mindfulness skills. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesdays: Of Course You're Stressed
with Alan Anderson
September 21st
Of course you're stressed: Living in the WTF world.
Why are we surprised at the stream of upset and chaos that arises in our lives? Has the world gone crazy? Are we unprepared, over-reacting...or did we just get confused when the Universe refused to co Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate (HYBRID)
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Peter McLaughlin
September 25th
Have you been trying to start a meditation practice on your own or with an app? This program helps beginners overcome common obstacles and establish a consistent practice. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Be, Awake, Create: An Introduction to Shambhala Art
with Rebekah Younger
September 27th
Enhance your awareness using the creative process and meditation. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Meditation in Everyday Life - Online Wednesday night classes and optional in-person Sunday morning practice sessions
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld & Margaret Turnbull
September 29th—October 27th
Learn how to meditate or deepen the meditation practice that you already have. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shinrin-Yoku - Forest Bathing Walk
with Alison Paul
October 2nd
Join us for a short Forest Bathing walk at nearby Burnham Wildlife Corridor. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: The Blessing in the Bummer--How Disappointment Can Help Wake Us Up
with Dr. Tobias Kaemmerer
October 5th
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche once described disappointment as “the chariot to enlightenment” – high praise for a generally unwanted, frequently avoided feeling! Let’s examine this provocative statement through the lens of core Buddhist teachings and explore Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Stroke of Ashe Group Practice
with Shastri David Stone
October 6th—November 4th
A gathering of warriors who have received stroke practice transmission--will include guided practice and commentary. Please register to receive zoom link. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
The Shambhala Dignities: Meek and Perky (Online)
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin & Fred Schwieg
October 8th—October 10th
Explore the sacred qualities, Meek and Perky, of the awakened warrior...
Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Coming to Your Senses - One-Day Workshop in Mindful Creativity
with Rebekah Younger
October 9th
Coming to Our Senses explores the fertile ground of connecting to our sense perceptions and meditative mind for creative expression. In person only. Continue »
