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 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
Wisdom In Everyday Life
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
May 16th—June 13th
Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom. The challenges and richness of daily life become opportunities for both contemplative practice and social and ecological action.actions as they arise. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
June 8th—June 10th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind -- a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. This is t Continue »
Community Day of Practice - Nyinthün
June 16th
Join other mediators for a day of practice as you deepen your practice. Continue »
Basic Goodness 3: What is Real? The Basic Goodness of Reality
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
August 1st—August 29th
The third course in the Basic Goodness series explores the question, "What is real?" Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Essential Heart of Kasungship 1
January 21st—June 10th
An introductory course to the profound teachings and practice of the Dorje Kasung, open to all. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Contentment in Everyday Life - BLOOMINGTON
May 1st—May 29th
Contentment can be hard to find. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships. With meditation and contemplation practice, we can relax with ourselves as we are and appreciate simple human experience. Difficult emoti Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Way of Shambhala: Joy in Everyday Life
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Janet Hasz
May 2nd—May 30th
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
Introduction to Mindfulness for Children & Families: 6 week Course
with Rob Ley
May 6th—June 10th
This class will provide a child-friendly introduction to mindfulness and include short meditation sessions, movement, and creative projects. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE (MIEL) in Indianapolis
May 6th—June 3rd
Meditation in Everyday Life, the first class in The Way of Shambhala series, is open to everyone and introduces students to peaceful abiding meditation while offering practical suggestions for developing a meditation practice at home. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Wisdom In Everyday Life
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
May 16th—June 13th
Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom. The challenges and richness of daily life become opportunities for both contemplative practice and social and ecological action.actions as they arise. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Refuge Vow Preparatory Class
with Patrick Dallas
May 17th—May 31st
Preparatory Class for taking the Refuge Vow Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
May Social - Community Gardening (with optional lunch)
May 19th—May 26th
Help tend to the Cleveland Shambhala garden plot, for the third year,at Madison Park. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Qigong Level 4
with Eva Wong
May 26th—May 27th
Prerequisites apply. This weekend will include talks, detailed instruction, Q & A, and lots of Qigong practice. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Werma Group Practice Day (Online Option)
May 26th
One of many community-driven retreats focusing solely on Werma practice. All who have received authorization to practice Werma Sadhana are welcome! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
May 29th
The Shambhala Sadhana practice is the centerpiece of monthly community gatherings on, or near, each full moon. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training: Level V Open Sky
with Shastri David Stone & Ira Abrams
June 1st—June 3rd
This is the final retreat in Way of Shambhala. Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
with Fred Schwieg
June 1st—June 3rd
Having learned not to turn away from fear, we can extend that practice into everyday life situations. We learn that we can work with whatever situation arises, developing more confidence in all aspects of our daily life. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
June 2nd
Free introductory course, open to all. Offered the first Saturday of every month. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Learn to Develop Confidence
with Alan Anderson
June 2nd
Confidence comes from self respect. It starts with contentment and ends with a humble curiosity about life. Continue »
Windhorse Shambhala Retreat Center
Making the World a More Compassionate Place: Learning and Practicing Non-Violent Communication
June 2nd
Learn how non-violent communication can change your life...and the world! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
Wisdom in Everyday Life (WIEL)
with Shastri Janice Glowski
June 4th—July 2nd
The Wisdom in Everyday Life series looks at the qualities of a master warrior whose vastness of mind and skills in enriching the world are fully manifested. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Rigden Weekend
with Acharya Emily Bower
June 8th—June 10th
The Rigden weekend retreat is the culmination of the path laid out in the Shambhala Training Levels I-V, and the Everyday Life and Basic Goodness series. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Blessie Hornilla & Margaret James
June 8th—June 9th
In this 2 day workshop, students are introduced to the idea of basic goodness and the practice of meditation in a supportive, social environment. The weekend includes meditation practice, discussion, and individual meetings with meditation instructors. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
June 8th—June 10th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind -- a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. This is t Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
with Alice Dan & Stephen Burns
June 9th—June 27th
This is the 4th class of the In Everyday Life series, part of the Way of Shambhala. The prerequisite is Joy in Everyday Life. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
The Lost Art of Good Conversation - a Facilitated Book Club with Meditation and Good Conversation
June 12th—September 11th
Explore Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche's practical advice to help us become better communicators and appreciate the people we share our world with. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sacred Path: Golden Key
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
June 15th—June 17th
This program is based on a Shambhala text that works with our relationship to the material world and our sense perceptions. It teaches the practice of enriching presence the ability to instantly sense the inner wealth within oneself and the natural world. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
New Meditators Group
with Barbara Wolkowitz
June 15th
Looking to connect with other meditators? Join us for New Meditators Group on Friday evening. We will explore issues related to meditation practice, especially for people of all ages who are newer to meditation. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Shambhala Training 1: Being Human: It's Basically Good!
with Shastri Deborah Zarate
June 15th—June 16th
Learn how to integrate meditation practice into every aspect of your daily life. Continue »
