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
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga - Class Series
with Clare Norelle
October 8th—November 5th
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a gentle, respectful approach to healing from trauma. Even if you’ve never done yoga before and don’t own any yoga clothes, you can do this. Continue »
Refuge Vow Class
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
October 9th—October 23rd
Class to prepare for taking the Refuge Vow to become a Buddhist Continue »
Rigden Weekend Preparatory Class
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
October 16th—October 23rd
Study Class for Rigden Weekend Continue »
Level II - Birth of the Warrior
with Miriam Hall
October 19th—October 21st - Date postponed or cancelled
Level II in the Way of Shambhala training courses. Birth of the Warrior. Continue »
Rigden Weekend: Unconditional Confidence
with Acharya Richard John
October 26th—October 28th
The Way of Shambhala Training culminates in the 'Rigden Weekend. Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
The Art of Meditation Instruction
September 13th—October 18th
This is the fourth of the online courses required to update/renew our skills as Shambhala Path Meditation Instructors. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Meditation In Everyday Life
with Akiba Barberousse & Stephen Burns
September 27th—October 25th
Learn about peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and how meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. By deepening our experience and understanding of ourselves through meditation, we can more fully become who we are. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga - Class Series
with Clare Norelle
October 8th—November 5th
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a gentle, respectful approach to healing from trauma. Even if you’ve never done yoga before and don’t own any yoga clothes, you can do this. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Refuge Vow Class
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
October 9th—October 23rd
Class to prepare for taking the Refuge Vow to become a Buddhist Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Book Club: Awakening Together
October 10th—November 7th
Open to All. We will contemplate the book "Awakening Together: The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity and Community" by Larry Yang. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Wisdom in Everyday Life--Bloomington
October 16th—November 13th
Ashe Acharya John Rockwell teaches this five-session course. Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom. When we touch the world directly, we discover ordinary magic. No longer deterred or depressed by obstacles, we can include everythin Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Patrick Dallas
October 16th—November 7th - Date postponed or cancelled
Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Beginners are welcome to this introduction to the Shambhala path. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Rigden Weekend Preparatory Class
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
October 16th—October 23rd
Study Class for Rigden Weekend Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
Meditation in Everyday Life
with Dr. Timothy Pedigo & Elaine Martin
October 17th—November 14th
Meditation in Everyday Life
with Elaine Martin & Tim Pedigo Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Awakened Heart: Shambhala Training Level IV
with Shastri Trinley Busby
October 19th—October 21st
Opening to increased awareness and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Film Screening - "Wasted! The Story of Food Waste"
October 19th
An informative and entertaining documentary produced by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, "Wasted!" takes you around the world, showing the 1.3 billion tons of food that gets thrown out each year and the people fighting hardest to prevent it. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Level II - Birth of the Warrior
with Miriam Hall
October 19th—October 21st - Date postponed or cancelled
Level II in the Way of Shambhala training courses. Birth of the Warrior. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Taoist Qigong Levels 1 & 2
with Shastri David Stone
October 20th—October 21st
Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the healing Taoist practice of QiGong. Take this rare opportunity to receive instruction in two unique lineages, the Pre-celestial Limitless Gate and Yiquan schools, rarely transmitted in the west. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
At Home in the World: The Four Dignities
with Acharya Richard John
October 20th—October 21st
We're pleased to welcome Acharya John back to Milwaukee for a weekend program open to anyone who has had meditation instruction at the Shambhala center. The Four Dignities are the defining characteristics of the path of the Shambhala Warrior. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Introduction to Shambhala Art: Outing to the Art Institute
with Rebekah Younger & Paul Romejko
October 20th
Join us for an introduction to Shambhala Art as a field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Werma Group Practice Day (Online Option)
October 21st
One of many community-driven retreats focusing solely on Werma practice. All who have received authorization to practice Werma Sadhana are welcome! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Ashe Mahamudra Vajrayana Retreat
with Acharya Richard John
October 22nd
A day of intensive practice for tantrikas who have attended Sacred World Assembly or Vajrayana Seminary. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
October 24th
The Shambhala Sadhana practice is the centerpiece of monthly community gatherings on, or near, each full moon. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Entering the Desung Path: Compassionate Care
with Jan Jercinovic & Dan Peterson
October 26th—October 28th
For members of the community who are interested in learning to work with difficult situations. Desung training is particularly relevant in these uncertain times. Our ability to move forward as a global society working toward enlightenment rests on how we Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
Art of Being Human (Shambhala Training Level I)
with James Drescher & Shastri Janice Glowski
October 26th—October 28th
Weekend retreat: The Art of Being Human is a secular meditation program that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness and gentleness towards oneself and our world. All are welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Rigden Weekend: Unconditional Confidence
with Acharya Richard John
October 26th—October 28th
The Way of Shambhala Training culminates in the 'Rigden Weekend. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Fall Social Activity
October 28th
Fall walk at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland Heights Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows with Acharya Richard John
with Acharya Richard John
October 30th
Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows with Acharya Richard John Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Contentment in Everyday Life - Video and Discussion Class
with Ron Wilcox, Ron Wilcox, Connie Anderson
October 31st—December 5th
Contentment In Everyday Life - Video and Discussion Class with Acharya Eve Rosenthal Continue »
