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 Day Community Practice and Potluck
March 1st
The metal mouse year is known for auspicious new beginnings. Please join the community in practice, food and good conversation in welcoming the new year. Continue »
Nyinthun Practice Day - Open to All
March 8th
A Nyinthun is a full-day group meditation practice, a chance to deepen one's own practice. Continue »
Tales of the Great Masters
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
March 10th—April 7th
Stories from the buddhist wisdom tradition and how they apply to our meditation practice and daily life. Continue »
Four Day Practice Intensive
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
March 28th—March 31st
Four days of group practice and talks on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
January 4th—December 5th
Free introductory course, open to all. Offered the first Saturday of every month. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sexual Harm, Trauma and the Healing Journey
January 11th—February 29th
A series of talks to promote understanding of sexual trauma and healing in our community. Open to all; Shambhala Educators are especially encouraged to attend. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Deepening Compassion Part 1: The Four Limitless Ones
January 19th—February 16th
If you are interested in deepening your sense of compassion, both for yourself as well as for others, this course is for you. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Lojong: Training the Mind on the Path of Enlightenment
with Steven Shippee
January 22nd—February 19th
The teachings on Lojong ("mind training") are pith instructions that contain all the essential points of Buddhist practice -- from working with karma to experiencing emptiness, and from cultivating compassion to transforming all of our troubles into occas Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
Joy In Everyday Life (JIEL)
with Betsy Loeb, Phong Nguyen, Linda Wolf
February 3rd—March 2nd
Monday evening course: Joy in Everyday Life delves into the Shambhala teachings on cheerfulness and health. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Mamo Chants
February 13th—February 21st
Join us during this traditional chanting practice to pacify and clear obstacles. This practice connects us with our own mindfulness and awareness which is invoked through the protector principle. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Level V: Open Sky
with Patrick Dallas
February 14th—February 16th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open, clear sky of mind. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Shastri David Stone
February 16th
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
Buddhist Study Group
February 16th
~ The Mahayana ~
Maha means “great”, or powerful, and Yana means “vehicle"
"The Great Vehicle" Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Ann Tyndall
February 21st—February 23rd - Date postponed or cancelled
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Beginners are welcome to this introduction to the Shambhala path. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Day 2020
February 24th
Please join us as we celebrate Shambhala Day and begin The Year of the Iron Mouse! All are warmly welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
The Path Of Shambhala I: Being Human: It's Basically Good!
with Shastri Deborah Zarate
February 29th
Special low price of just $20! This one-day intensive introduces the view that, at our core, we are fundamentally awake and good. By training in meditation, we learn to remember our natural wakefulness and relax into the freshness of the moment. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sexual Harm, Trauma and Healing
February 29th
The third in a series of talks to promote understanding of sexual trauma and healing in our community. Open to all; Shambhala Educators are especially encouraged to attend. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Shambhala Day -- Year of the Iron Mouse
February 29th
Community potluck and celebration of the lunar new year. 2020 is the year of the Iron Mouse. Details on event location will be announce soon. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Concert: Music for Violin and Cello
February 29th
An evening of music for violin and cello with Ella Chang and Yoonie Choi, with pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Handel, and others... Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Day: Year of the Iron Mouse
March 1st
Shambhala Day is our annual celebration of the traditional Tibetan New Year. Shambhala Day is a time for us to express the wealth and richness or our spiritual and cultural heritage through feasting, conviviality, and elegance. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Day 2020 Recorded Address
March 1st
The recorded worldwide Shambhala roll call and broadcast from Shambhala Day (February 24, 2020) will be replayed during the discussion period this Sunday. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate
with Alice Dan
March 7th
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
Nyinthun Practice Day - Open to All
March 8th
A Nyinthun is a full-day group meditation practice, a chance to deepen one's own practice. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Tales of the Great Masters
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
March 10th—April 7th
Stories from the buddhist wisdom tradition and how they apply to our meditation practice and daily life. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Performative Arts: Meditation in Acting
March 14th
In this workshop, taught by Uchè Elueze, we'll explore meditation in action.Through acting exercises and organic dialogue, this workshop will focus on the body and the use of physical language to tell a story on stage. Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
The Art of Being Human- Level 1
with Shastri Deborah Zarate
March 15th
The Art of Being Human Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
When Bad Lands: How Not to Numb Out, Freak Out, or Bottom Out—Buddhist Style
with Alan Anderson
March 15th
In this half-day program, Alan Anderson will guide us in rewiring our approach to meditation practice in order to develop the strength and creativity we need to become fearless, self-aware individuals who embrace the hard joy of overcoming self-delusion. Continue »
