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
Joy in Every Day Life
with Lisa Cappelli
May 31st—June 28th
This class provides an introduction to the Buddhist concept of bodhicitta and the path of the bodhisattva. Continue »
Way of Shambhala II (Sacred Path): Outrageous & Inscrutable
with Patrick Dallas
June 23rd—June 25th
No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for others. Continue »
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
June 25th
Open to All. The monthly Shambhala Sadhana is a time to gather as a community throughout Shambhala. Continue »
Way of Shambhala: Open Sky (Level 5)
July 7th—July 9th
During Level 5: Open Sky one begins to sharpen one's awareness with gentleness and precision. Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Council Meeting
March 27th—September 18th
Our bimonthly Council meeting wlll be held on this night. All are welcome to attend and observe the meeting. If you would like to suggest an item for the agenda, please email it to [email protected] Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Joy in Every Day Life
with Lisa Cappelli
May 31st—June 28th
This class provides an introduction to the Buddhist concept of bodhicitta and the path of the bodhisattva. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Meditation In Everyday Life
with Bob Gillespie & Ron Wilcox
June 14th—July 19th
Shambhala Center of Madison
Way of Shambhala II (Sacred Path): Outrageous & Inscrutable
with Patrick Dallas
June 23rd—June 25th
No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for others. Continue »
Windhorse Shambhala Retreat Center
Qi Gong levels 1 and 2
with Shastri David Stone
June 24th—June 25th
Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the healing Taoist practice of qigong (Chi Gong).
Qigong I & II
Taught by David Stone (authorized student of Dr. Eva Wong)
Starts promptly at 8:30 am on Saturday June 24th (per Dr. Wong you may no Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Sadhana of Mahamudra
June 24th—August 21st
New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Mindful Hike at McConnell Springs Park
June 25th
Join us for a two-hour walk in a quiet urban oasis. Mindful hiking opens the senses to the full experience of the beauty of the outdoors. Continue »
Akron-Canton Shambhala
Midsummer Day Picnic
June 25th
Annual celebration of Midsummer Day with a picnic, hikes, and a lhasang ceremony. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
June 25th
Open to All. The monthly Shambhala Sadhana is a time to gather as a community throughout Shambhala. Continue »
Pittsburgh Shambhala Meditation Center
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief
June 25th
Dr. Joanne Cacciatore will be on tour promoting her new book: Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Shambhala Training, Level III: Warrior in the World
with Shastri Deborah Zarate & Sarah Osborne
June 30th—July 2nd
Developing the bravery to step outside our cocoons. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
July 1st
Free introductory course, open to all. Offered the first Saturday of every month. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate
July 1st
Ideal for beginners as well as students who want to work on stabilizing their meditation, this half day program gives you the essential techniques and reasons for meditation practice in everyday life. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Way of Shambhala: Contentment in Everyday Life
with Alice Dan & Jill Spielfogel
July 1st—July 15th
Open to all. This 3 week course provides a further exploration of mindfulness meditation, along with foundational Buddhist teachings. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
NO Heart of Recovery July 3
July 3rd
No meeting due to holiday Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Way of Shambhala: Open Sky (Level 5)
July 7th—July 9th
During Level 5: Open Sky one begins to sharpen one's awareness with gentleness and precision. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
SHAMBHALA TRAINING WEEKEND II: BIRTH OF THE WARRIOR
with Fred Schwieg
July 7th—July 9th
Having experienced in Weekend 1 a taste of basic goodness, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing basi Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
July 9th
The Shambhala Sadhana practice is the centerpiece of monthly community gatherings on, or near, each full moon. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
Shambhala Sadhana
July 9th
All are welcome: A monthly community practice of the Shambhala Sadhana. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
MEDITATION IN INDY - changes for Tuesdays, July 11 & July 18
July 11th—July 18th
Change of dates and times for Meditation in Indy for Tuesdays, July 11 & 18.
The potlucks are an ideal opportunity for Shambhalians to develop community by enjoying each other's company in a relaxed setting with no program. Please register your intent Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Joy in Everyday Life
July 11th—August 8th
Explore genuine, joyful energy in this five week course. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
The Awakened One: A Life of the Buddha - A Book Study
with Paul Libersher
July 12th—September 13th
The story of the founder of Buddhism is one of the world's great tales of spiritual awakening. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Welcome to Shambhala
July 16th
This class is an introduction to all things Shambhala: history, traditions, and more. Continue »
