Welcome!
The Madison Shambhala Center provides space and support for following a path of meditation. Our mission is to cultivate worthiness, wisdom, and compassion of individuals and society based on the inherent goodness of humanity. We offer meditation instruction, group meditation sessions, and classes on core Buddhist and Shambhala teachings.
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.
Sunday Morning Sitting (in person)
10am – 12noon
Group meditation practice that includes sitting and walking meditation. All are warmly invited. Meditation instruction is available on request, during the session. Please contact us to arrange this.
In keeping with Dane County Health guidelines, masks are required during sitting.
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Upcoming Madison Programs
Sadhana of Mahamudra - ONLINE
with Lora Wiggins
January 30th—February 26th
Please join us for this online practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra. The text will be displayed on screen during practice. Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
Shambhala Center of Madison
Sadhana of Mahamudra - ONLINE
with Lora Wiggins
January 30th—February 26th
Please join us for this online practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra. The text will be displayed on screen during practice. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Queer Dharma
September 19th—April 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—March 18th
All are welcome to this full moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Ann Shillinglaw
October 12th—May 3rd
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 Chicago
Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
October 17th—May 1st
Weekly group meditation (sitting and walking) with guided instruction, Dharma reading and discussion. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion In Person
October 17th—April 17th
Weekly group meditation (sitting and walking) with guided instruction, Dharma reading and discussion offered in person on first and third Sundays. Please come at 10 am to receive meditation instruction. NOT OPEN JAN 2 DUE TO WEATHER. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Collective Liberation Online Discussion Group
November 6th—March 5th
It's time for a genuine quest for Collective Liberation. This is not a class but a participatory exploration of our own identities and how we veer away from what really is - our own and others' Basic Goodness.
Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
In Person Tuesday Evening Meditation at the West Loop Shambhala Center
with Barbara Wolkowitz, Stephen Burns, Peter McLaughlin, Ted Ballou
November 16th—May 3rd
Join us for meditation in person at the Chicago Shambhala Center. Newcomers welcome and instruction given. Free. (Closed on Dec. 21 and Dec 28) Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Stroke of Ashe Group Practice
with Shastri David Stone
December 4th—March 2nd
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
Meditation: The Way of the Buddha (Six-Week Online Course)
January 2nd—February 6th
Learn or refresh your connection to the practice of meditation as taught by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, based on archival talks in the summer of 1974 to an audience of new students. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Meditation: The Way of the Buddha
with Wanda Davies
January 2nd—February 6th
Discover the Power of Meditation Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Meditation: The Way of the Buddha
January 2nd—February 6th
Join us in person or online for this six-week class. Registration is through Shambhala Online (see details) Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Online (8 WEEK PROGRAM)
with Ann Shillinglaw
January 19th—March 9th
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 Milwaukee
LOJONG THREE: “The Disciplines and Guidelines for Fully Training the Mind”
with Steven Shippee
January 26th—February 23rd
If you’ve done either of the Lojong 1 or 2 classes, you know this third class will complete our treatment of Chekawa’s 7 Point Mind Training. Point 6 is the disciplines and Point 7 is the guidelines. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Nyinthun
January 29th
If you are looking for the kind of refreshment that might only arise from a full day of meditation practice, please join us for one or all of these monthly nyinthüns (day long retreat) held from 9:00-5:00 on the last Saturday of the month. These full-day Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Meditation in Everyday Life - In Person
with Barbara Wolkowitz
January 29th
Are you finding it difficult to begin a meditation program or maintain a regular practice? This one-day workshop may help you develop friendship with your mind, skill in how to work with speed and difficulty, and a sense of humor. In person. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Sacred Path of the Warrior 1/30
with Tom Mccann
January 30th
Sacred Path of the Warrior book study Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate (IN-PERSON + ONLINE)
with Barbara Wolkowitz
February 5th
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 Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Sacred Path of the Warrior 2/6
with Tom Mccann
February 6th
Sacred Path of the Warrior book study Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Learn to Meditate (Online)
with Barb Cromer
February 9th
Are you interested in learning about meditation or looking for a refresher? This ONLINE course is or you. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Dyathun - Weekend Meditation Retreat
February 12th—February 13th
A chance to deepen your practice via 2 days of sitting and walking meditation. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human (In-person) RESCHEDULED FROM JAN 8-9)
February 12th—February 13th
This program captures the heart of Shambhala—the view that human beings are fundamentally good and awake and that this capacity can be cultivated and strengthened through meditation, reflection and personal conduct. Continue »
