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.
New to Shambhala?
Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Shambhala Vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness. This nature can be developed in daily life so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society. Learn more.
Weekly Open House
This weekly online 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. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81673358590 Learn more.
Upcoming Madison Programs
Sadhana of Mahamudra - ONLINE
with Lora Wiggins
January 30th—June 26th
Please join us for this online practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra. The text will be displayed on screen during practice. Continue »
Foundations for Freedom: Introduction to Buddhist Teachings on Working with Suffering
with Lora Wiggins & Ron Wilcox
March 23rd—April 20th
Second in a series of the Foundations for Freedom courses exploring the foundational Hinayana teachings of the Buddha. Open to all, no previous course work is required. Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
The Wisdom of Aging- Online Discussion Group
March 25th—May 20th
The Wisdom of Aging- Online Discussion Group Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Compassion practices for Caregivers - first Sundays
with Rebecca McAllister
January 3rd—May 2nd
Gather online for engaging in compassion practices for those in caregiver roles Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Distance Dharma
with Prof Sue Stephens
January 7th—April 15th
Online group meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of each months at 6 pm Central time, 7 pm Eastern time. Currently studying the paramitas. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: Why are we so Mad?
with Toni Martinez & Alan Anderson
January 19th—March 16th
Why is the world burning up with such aggression? Have we entered a new Dark Age? The Shambhala teachings were built precisely for these times so that we don’t get swept away in the speed and degradation that is ramping up all around us. Let’s take a lo Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Online Foundations for Freedom -The Hinayana - Part 3
January 24th—March 14th
Course three in the series will provide an in-depth exploration of the fundamental teachings. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: Performing Beyond Fear
with Kirk Ferguson
January 26th—March 23rd
A Special Series on Performance, Meditation and the Arts, with Kirk Ferguson of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on the 4th Tuesdays January to March Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Ann Shillinglaw
February 16th—May 11th
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
Shambhala Sadhana practice
with Leslie Shippee
February 17th—December 1st
Join us for the chanting and contemplation of The Shambhala Sadhana, one of the central practices of the Shambhala community. It is focused upon the teachings of basic goodness, or indestructible sanity, of oneself, other, and human society Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
EVAM: Six Talks by Chöygam Trungpa Rinpoche
with Barbara Wolkowitz
February 21st—May 30th
Six Video Talks by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on EVAM, What the Buddha Taught Study Group, Alternate Sundays, starting Feb 21, 2021, 1-3pm,
This is an exciting opportunity to view and discuss Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s 1976 talks on EVAM. Continue »
Pittsburgh Shambhala Meditation Center
Stillness to Sanity: A Weekly Gathering to Meditate Together
February 22nd—May 10th
Please join us Monday evenings via Zoom for meditation and conversation in community. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Hinayana:The Fourth Noble Truth *via Zoom*
with Ann Tyndall
February 24th—March 31st
This is the 5th in a series of five courses exploring the profundity of the Hinayana teachings of the Buddha. All are welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Heart of Recovery
February 28th—June 13th
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 »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Contemplative Photography Project
March 7th—March 31st
Take mindfulness to your camera! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
March 7th—April 25th
Sitting Meditation Practice will begin with a brief opening chant, a short guided introduction to meditation, and 2 sessions with a break for movement. Discussion follows, questions welcome. Please register to receive the zoom link for participation. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels
with Napa Chayaworakul
March 9th
In the Buddhist tradition, taking refuge is the foundation of all dharma. In particular, one becomes a Buddhist by taking refuge in the Three Jewels which are the Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha. This talk introduces the meaning of the Three Jewels and Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Stroke of Ashe Group Practice
with Shastri David Stone
March 13th
A gathering of warriors who have received stroke practice transmission--will include guided practice and commentary. Please register to receive zoom link. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz
March 13th
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. It is also appropriate for struggling meditators looking for a refresher. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
March 14th—June 11th
All are welcome to this new moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Foundations for Freedom: Introduction to Buddhist Teachings on Working with Suffering
with Lora Wiggins & Ron Wilcox
March 23rd—April 20th
Second in a series of the Foundations for Freedom courses exploring the foundational Hinayana teachings of the Buddha. Open to all, no previous course work is required. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
March 24th—May 12th
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is an eight-week course designed to teach participants how to improve the quality of their lives as they work with various types of stress. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Way of Shambhala: Joy in Everyday Life
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Margaret James
March 25th—April 22nd
This is the 3rd class in the Everyday Life series; all are welcome. This class emphasizes awareness of the environment and expanding the heart. It introduces the contemplation of the Four Immeasurables for arousing and strengthening compassion for self. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Gender Dynamics in Buddhism
with Holly Gayley
March 26th—May 28th
In order to create a community that strives to foster safety for all its members, we learn what Buddhism says about gender and sexuality and what contemporary conversations can contribute. This will allow us to have more informed discussions about gender Continue »
