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
June 17th—July 15th
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a gentle, respectful approach to healing from trauma. A five-week series for people recovering from complex trauma Continue »
Meditation In Everyday Life
with Ronald Wilcox
June 22nd—July 20th
Join us for meditation instruction, discussion,
Q&A, and the benefits of learning to calm the mind and rest in the present. Continue »
Understanding Karma
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
June 25th—July 23rd
Introduction to Karma for meditators - what it is, isn't and why it matters Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Deepening Compassion Part Two: the Paramitas
May 5th—July 14th
Register on our calendar page for this event to join in with the group continuing studies in compassion and mindfulness. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
A Year of Deepening in Compassion Part II: The Joyful Snow Lion and The Paramitas
May 12th—July 14th
A Year of Deepening in Compassion: A four-part series exploring the Shambhala Mahayana teachings. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga - Class Series
with Clare Norelle
June 17th—July 15th
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a gentle, respectful approach to healing from trauma. A five-week series for people recovering from complex trauma Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
with Patrick Dallas & Susan Engel
June 18th—July 16th
This five-week evening course mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Meditation In Everyday Life
with Ronald Wilcox
June 22nd—July 20th
Join us for meditation instruction, discussion,
Q&A, and the benefits of learning to calm the mind and rest in the present. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Midsummer's Day: A Celebration of Summer!
June 22nd
This festival recognizes the joy and brilliance of the summer solstice. We celebrate with games, feasting and community. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Nyinthun/Daylong Meditation Retreat
June 23rd
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Understanding Karma
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
June 25th—July 23rd
Introduction to Karma for meditators - what it is, isn't and why it matters Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Adventures in the Deep World: Contemplative Ecology and the Magic of Nature: An Open House Talk.
with Jeff Grygny
June 25th
Contemplative Ecology uses body/mind practices to cultivate our relationships with living nature. By opening our senses and giving our attention to things that we normally ignore, we can experience nature more clearly and profoundly. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate
with Barbara Wolkowitz
June 29th
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
Educator gathering with Shastris
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin & Shastri David Stone
June 30th
A gathering for teachers, meditation instructors, guides, and leaders Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
Meditation in Everyday Life (MIEL)
with Betsy Loeb, Phong Nguyen, Linda Wolf
July 1st—July 29th
This introductory course teaches mindfulness meditation and shows us how this practice can improve our daily lives in the most practical sense. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
July 6th
Free introductory course, open to all. Offered the first Saturday of every month. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Walk Like a Buddha! - The Eightfold Path
with Dr. Rebecca McAllister
July 11th—August 8th
2600 years ago, the Buddha gave a map on how to walk the talk of a mindful, compassionate, ethical person. What does the journey on that path look like for you? What makes these teachings unique to Buddhism? Universal to all religions? Not a religion Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
The Sacred Path: Outrageous and Inscrutable
with Barbara Wolkowitz
July 12th—July 14th
These fruitional dignities refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior who is no longer afraid of making mistakes. Completion of the Meek & Perky program is required for this weekend intensive course. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Learn to Meditate with Humor and Joy
with Alan Anderson
July 13th
So, you heard all the hype on meditation—that it would bring you stress relief, peace, and all that—-but it seems to be more of a struggle than a joy. That’s because meditation isn’t just about discipline and technique; the secret ingredient is humor. Ple Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Contentment in Everyday Life: I'm Good Just As I Am
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin & William O'Brien
July 13th—August 3rd
Open to all. This 4-week course provides a further exploration of mindfulness meditation, along with foundational Buddhist teachings. Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
White Tara: A Soothing Practice for Difficult Times
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
July 14th
Shambhala Chicago
[OFFSITE] White Tara: A Soothing Practice for Difficult Times
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
July 14th
Join the Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group for a White Tara practice day. This day-long retreat introduces the short daily practice of White Tara, one of the most famous bodhisattvas of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Cultivating Embodied Living
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
July 20th
Wisdom traditions of guided exercises, contemplations, movement, trauma-informed neuroscience and Shambhala Buddhist teachings will support our journey toward experiencing the body-mind as whole rather than separate. By exploring the natural intelligence Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Center Reserved for an Approved Program
with Paula Coyne
July 26th
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
Environmental Film Screening - Paris to Pittsburgh
July 26th
All are Welcome! Shambhala Columbus will host a free public screening of the documentary environmental film "Paris to Pittsburgh". A discussion will follow the film. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Level II - Birth of the Warrior
with Winnie Edgerton
July 26th—July 28th
Having experienced 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 basic goodness. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Urban Weekthun
with Shastri Trinley Busby
August 3rd—August 9th
A one-week group meditation retreat: theme of the four reminders. Continue »
