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
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
July 30th
Open to All. The monthly Shambhala Sadhana is a time to gather as a community throughout Shambhala. Continue »
Nalanda Miksang Level I-II Intensive: The Inner Heart of Photography
with Miriam Hall & John McQuade
July 31st—August 4th
Join us for this second annual intensive, which will cover Levels I-II over the course of five days. The intensive is an opportunity to either take both of these levels for the first time, or cover them again together as a group. Continue »
Learn to Meditate
August 1st
An introduction to a simple meditation practice that enables us to tame the mind. For beginners. Continue »
Way of Shambhala II (Sacred Path): Golden Key
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
August 4th—August 6th
This program is based on a Shambhala text that works with our relationship to the material world and our sense perceptions. Continue »
Nalanda Miksang Photography Teacher Training for Level I
with John McQuade & Miriam Hall
August 5th—August 6th
Teacher training authorizing participants to become Level I Nalanda Miksang Photography instructors. 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 Lexington
Sadhana of Mahamudra
June 24th—August 21st
New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra 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 - Date postponed or cancelled
The story of the founder of Buddhism is one of the world's great tales of spiritual awakening. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
JOY IN EVERYDAY LIFE in Bloomington
with Acharya Holly Gayley
July 18th—August 15th
As our meditation practice expands and we develop trust in basic goodness, we begin to discover the confidence and personal energy to go forward on the journey. This leads to a sense of joy and bravery. The teachings on compassion become the inspiration Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Emptiness
with Shastri Deborah Zarate
July 19th—August 16th
This course is the study and practice of the fanmous Heart Sutra. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Painting the main shrine room
July 21st—July 24th
We are painting the main shrine room 7/21 - 7/24. Practice events and classes will be held in the downstairs shrine room. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Learn to Meditate
with Alan Anderson
July 22nd
This class is ideal for beginners and is taught by an instructor with 30 plus years of experience. All necessary materials are provided. Dress in comfortable clothing is recommended. A tea break will be provided. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Mudra Space Awareness - Group Practice
July 22nd
Open to those who have taken a Mudra Space Awareness weekend program Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Mindful Hike
July 23rd
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 »
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra Community Practice
with Alice Dan
July 23rd
The Sadhana of Mahamudra practice is the centerpiece of monthly community gatherings on, or near, each new moon. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Basic Goodness: Who Am I?
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
July 27th—August 24th
This is the first of the 3 courses in the Basic Goodness Series. All are welcomed. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Wisdom In Every Day Life
with Fred Schwieg & Dr. Marianne Reeves
July 27th—August 24th
Wisdom In Everyday Life with Fred Schwieg and Marianne Reeves Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
July 30th
Open to All. The monthly Shambhala Sadhana is a time to gather as a community throughout Shambhala. Continue »
Pittsburgh Shambhala Meditation Center
Skillful Means and Wisdom - City Weekthun
July 31st—August 6th
You are invited to deepen your meditation practice by participating in our
Skillful Means and Wisdom City Weekthun July 31-August 6. This full week of meditation, study and reflection offers an opportunity to connect more fully with your meditation pra Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Nalanda Miksang Level I-II Intensive: The Inner Heart of Photography
with Miriam Hall & John McQuade
July 31st—August 4th
Join us for this second annual intensive, which will cover Levels I-II over the course of five days. The intensive is an opportunity to either take both of these levels for the first time, or cover them again together as a group. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Learn to Meditate
August 1st
An introduction to a simple meditation practice that enables us to tame the mind. For beginners. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Award Ceremony, Introduction to Kasungship, and Squad Meeting
with Fred Schwieg
August 2nd
Kasung Squad Meeting and Introduction for those interested in learning more about Kasung Practice Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Way of Shambhala II (Sacred Path): Golden Key
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
August 4th—August 6th
This program is based on a Shambhala text that works with our relationship to the material world and our sense perceptions. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level One
with Mary Sehlinger & Joseph Fiala
August 5th—August 6th
This weekend program is the introductory workshop in the Shambhala Training series. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
August 5th
Free introductory course, open to all. Offered the first Saturday of every month. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate
with Barbara Wolkowitz
August 5th
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 Center of Madison
Nalanda Miksang Photography Teacher Training for Level I
with John McQuade & Miriam Hall
August 5th—August 6th
Teacher training authorizing participants to become Level I Nalanda Miksang Photography instructors. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
August 6th
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
August 7th
All are welcome: A monthly community practice of the Shambhala Sadhana. Continue »
