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 online 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. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81673358590 Learn more.
Upcoming Madison Programs
Sadhana of Mahamudra - ONLINE
with Lora Wiggins
January 30th—June 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 Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Compassion practices for Caregivers - first Sundays
with Rebecca McAllister
January 3rd—May 2nd
Gather online for engaging in compassion practices for those in caregiver roles Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Shambhala Sadhana practice
with Leslie Shippee
February 3rd—December 1st
Join us for the chanting and contemplation of The Shambhala Sadhana, one of the central practices of the Shambhala community. It is focused upon the teachings of basic goodness, or indestructible sanity, of oneself, other, and human society Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Ann Shillinglaw
February 16th—May 11th
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
EVAM: Six Talks by Chöygam Trungpa Rinpoche
with Barbara Wolkowitz
February 21st—May 2nd
Six Video Talks by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on EVAM, What the Buddha Taught Study Group, Alternate Sundays, starting Feb 21, 2021, 1-3pm,
This is an exciting opportunity to view and discuss Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s 1976 talks on EVAM. Continue »
Pittsburgh Shambhala Meditation Center
Stillness to Sanity: A Weekly Gathering to Meditate Together
February 22nd—May 10th
Please join us Monday evenings via Zoom for meditation and conversation in community. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Heart of Recovery
February 28th—June 13th
The Heart of Recovery is a group meeting at the Shambhala Center focused on sharing support while bringing together contemplative practice and a commitment to sobriety. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
March 7th—April 25th
Sitting Meditation Practice will begin with a brief opening chant, a short guided introduction to meditation, and 2 sessions with a break for movement. Discussion follows, questions welcome. Please register to receive the zoom link for participation. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
March 14th—June 11th
All are welcome to this new moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
March 24th—May 12th
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is an eight-week course designed to teach participants how to improve the quality of their lives as they work with various types of stress. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Way of Shambhala: Joy in Everyday Life
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Margaret James
March 25th—April 22nd
This is the 3rd class in the Everyday Life series; all are welcome. This class emphasizes awareness of the environment and expanding the heart. It introduces the contemplation of the Four Immeasurables for arousing and strengthening compassion for self. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Stroke of Ashe Group Practice
with Shastri David Stone
April 11th—May 11th
A gathering of warriors who have received stroke practice transmission--will include guided practice and commentary. Please register to receive zoom link. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesdays: The Hidden Genius of Meditation
with Alan Anderson
April 20th—June 15th
From the outside, meditation seems to be about being detached and trying to focus on the breath; but the training is far more brilliant and engaged than that. Join us on Zoom for this 3-part series. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Finding Contentment in Difficult Times
with Kirk Ferguson
April 21st—May 26th
This course will explore how we can use contemplative practices in our everyday, stressful life. Through meditation, contemplation, listening and discussion, we will develop confidence in our own basic goodness and a sense that we can be content, even in Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Countdown to the Oscars
April 21st
Five nights and one afternoon of movies at the Center leading up to the Academy Awards! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Countdown to the Oscars
April 22nd
Five nights and one afternoon of movies at the Center leading up to the Academy Awards! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Countdown to the Oscars
April 23rd
Five nights and one afternoon of movies at the Center leading up to the Academy Awards! Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
April Nyinthun - a full day meditation retreat
April 24th
This is a full day of meditation, giving participants a chance to work with their practices over the course of a full day. Meditation instruction will be available for those who would like it. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Countdown to the Oscars
April 24th
Five nights and one afternoon of movies at the Center leading up to the Academy Awards! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesdays: Drawing from the Well—Tapping into your Inner Well of Wisdom and Creativity
with Jennifer Parde
April 27th
Drawing from the Well: Tapping Into Your Inner Source of Wisdom and This is part of Tuesday Arts series.)
There is a force that guides you, and that is not separate from you. It is the seat of your own inner wisdom, and you can find it inside, through m Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Practices for Dark Times: Tonglen and Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
April 30th
One way to respond when our hearts are broken is to send compassion to those who are suffering, and to call on our ancestors for inspiration. This session of practicing Tonglen and the Sadhana of Mahamudra is open to all. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
with Paul Libersher
May 1st
Introductory course, open to all. Continue »
