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.
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.
Weekly Open House
NOTE: Our weekly open house gatherings are on summer hiatus. They will resume in September, in person.
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
Sunday Sitting - Summer Series
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
July 11th—September 26th
Please join us for meditation and dharma talk. All are welcome! We will follow Dane County Health guidelines - masks are voluntary for those who are fully vaccinated, and are required for those who are not. Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
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 Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesdays: Dharma Art
with Kirk Ferguson
June 22nd—August 24th
Dharma Art series on the 4th Tuesdays. Please join us for this series on Dharma Art as part of our Tuesday Open House program. Each session we will practice shamatha meditation, watch a talk by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and have a discussion. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Sunday Sitting - Summer Series
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
July 11th—September 26th
Please join us for meditation and dharma talk. All are welcome! We will follow Dane County Health guidelines - masks are voluntary for those who are fully vaccinated, and are required for those who are not. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Heart of Recovery®
August 1st—September 5th
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
Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Ann Shillinglaw
August 3rd—September 7th
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
Day of Mindfulness
August 7th
Please join us for Day of Mindfulness at the Shambhala Chicago Meditation Center. Yes, we will be open at the Center! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Stroke of Ashe Group Practice
with Shastri David Stone
August 8th
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
Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
August 8th—September 12th
Weekly group meditation session with guided instruction and discussions and breaks for movement Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Community Meeting: Shambhala Chicago Business Plan 2021
August 8th
We are delighted to present the Shambhala Chicago Business Plan 2021! Join us at the Center for an open Community Review session. All are invited. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Queer Dharma
August 8th—September 12th
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 Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: The Blessing in the Bummer--How Disappointment Can Help Wake Us Up
with Dr. Tobias Kaemmerer
August 10th
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche once described disappointment as “the chariot to enlightenment” – high praise for a generally unwanted, frequently avoided feeling! Let’s examine this provocative statement through the lens of core Buddhist teachings and explore Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: Magic and Your Six Monkeys
with Alan Anderson
August 17th
From meditation’s understanding of our minds, we get the analogy of the six monkeys — six ways that the mind perceives. It’s fun, though formulaic. Beyond that and deep inside that is magic of our world. It’s worth getting into. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Intro to Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
August 21st
Please join us for this free info session, Introduction to Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate (IN PERSON)
with Alice Dan & Stephen Burns
August 21st
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
Nyinthun
with Wanda Davies
August 22nd
Join us for a day of sitting and walking meditation. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
August 22nd
All are welcome to this full moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
August 25th—October 13th
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 Chicago
Community Conversation: Belonging in Shambhala Chicago
with Jude Robison & Frederick Meyer
August 27th
An open space for experiencing and sharing our own connections and disconnections within Shambhala Chicago, led by two members of the Process Team. Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
Why I Bother to Meditate
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
August 29th
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: What is Meditation?
August 31st
Join an experienced meditator for instruction and discussion of the profound and simple practice of meditation. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
with Steven Anderson
September 11th
Introductory course, open to all. Continue »
