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
October 28th—November 25th
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a gentle, respectful approach to healing from trauma. Continue »
The Trekchö Instructions of Yeshe Tsögyal
with Acharya Richard John
December 12th
Pre-requisites: This intensive is for all Shambhala Tantrikas, who have attended SWA or Vajrayana Seminary, regardless of their current practice or teachers. Continue »
What can we rely on? Advice from the Buddha and Atisha
with Acharya Richard John
December 13th—December 15th
Weekend program on the Four Reliances and some Lojong slogans Continue »
Upcoming Great Lakes Regional Programs
Shambhala Chicago
The Joy of Letting Go with Ani Pema Chodron
September 16th—November 30th
A new online video course from Shambhala Publications, “The Joy of Letting Go,” is led by Acharya Pema Chodron, beloved Shambhala teacher, author, and Buddhist nun. Release fear, dissolve expectations, and embrace an open-hearted life. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Center Reserved for an Approved Program
October 10th—December 5th
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
A Fall Forum for Performers
with Kirk Ferguson
October 15th—December 10th
I’m a symphony musician and I get nervous. I'm also a meditator. Praise and blame, gain and loss…these are powerful forces we all work with. Join us in exploring how we can use meditation to work with these pitfalls. This group is for performers of all ki Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga - Class Series
with Clare Norelle
October 28th—November 25th
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a gentle, respectful approach to healing from trauma. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Basic Goodness 3: What is Real? The Basic Goodness of Reality
October 28th—December 2nd
In this course with Acharya John Rockwell, participants explore the ordinary magic of reality and learn about the progressive stages of discovering non-dual perception of the elements, and thus, the nature of mind. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Sexual Harm, Trauma, and The Healing Journey
November 16th—December 10th
This course is offered free of charge through a grant by the Shambhala Board of Directors. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level One
with Mary Sehlinger
November 23rd—November 24th
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra
with Alice Dan
November 24th
All are welcome to this monthly Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Chariot of Mahamudra
with Acharya Richard John
December 6th—December 8th
This weekend retreat is open to practitioners at all levels who wish to deepen their meditation practice. We will use shamatha and vipashyana meditation to look at the mind and sense perceptions, with emphasis on direct personal experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
December 7th
Free introductory course, open to all. Offered the first Saturday of every month. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Art Part 1: Coming to Your Senses
with Rebekah Younger & Paul Romejko
December 7th
Shambhala Art Part 1: Coming to Your Senses explores the fertile ground of connecting to our sense perceptions and meditative mind for creative expression. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate
with Barbara Wolkowitz
December 8th
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 Meditation Center of Milwaukee
The Trekcho Instructions of Yeshe Tsogyal
with Acharya Richard John
December 9th
This one-day retreat is open to all tantrikas who attended Vajrayana Seminary or Sacred World Assembly, regardless of your current practice. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Sadhana practice
December 10th
The monthly full-moon Shambhala Sadhana practice Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
The Trekchö Instructions of Yeshe Tsögyal
with Acharya Richard John
December 12th
Pre-requisites: This intensive is for all Shambhala Tantrikas, who have attended SWA or Vajrayana Seminary, regardless of their current practice or teachers. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
What can we rely on? Advice from the Buddha and Atisha
with Acharya Richard John
December 13th—December 15th
Weekend program on the Four Reliances and some Lojong slogans Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Children's Day
December 15th
Children’s Day in Shambhala is a winter solstice celebration for all. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Shastri David Stone
December 22nd
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
Winter Solstice Day of Silent Meditation
December 22nd
Winter Solstice Day of Silent Meditation
and Community Potluck to Follow Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra
with Alice Dan
December 28th
All are welcome to this monthly Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
The Sacred Path: Golden Key
with Shastri David Stone
January 9th—January 12th (2020)
This program teaches the practice of enriching presence-- the ability to instantly sense the inner wealth within oneself, phenomena, and the natural world. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
January 11th (2020)
In this workshop, students are introduced to the idea of basic goodness and the practice of meditation in a supportive, social environment. The weekend includes meditation practice, discussion, and individual meetings with meditation instructors. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra
with Alice Dan
January 22nd (2020)
All are welcome to this monthly Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Lojong: Training the Mind on the Path of Enlightenment
with Steven Shippee
January 22nd—February 19th (2020)
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 »
