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
Ashe Mahamudra Practice Session
January 18th
Pre-requisites apply - this session is only for those who have received this practice. Continue »
Meditation In Everyday Life
with Ron Wilcox
January 21st—February 15th
Introductory class - open to all Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
January 24th
Sadhana of Mahamudra (Introductory talk at 5:30) Continue »
Nyinthun Practice Day - Open to All
February 9th
A Nyinthun is a full-day group meditation practice, a chance to deepen one's own practice. 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—May 9th
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 »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training Level I: Waking up to Who We are
with Acharya Eric Spiegel
January 17th—January 18th
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 Center of Madison
Ashe Mahamudra Practice Session
January 18th
Pre-requisites apply - this session is only for those who have received this practice. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
The Wish Fulfilling Jewel: Developing a Dharmic Approach to Money, Wealth and Generosity
with Acharya Eric Spiegel
January 19th
Open to all. Acharya Spiegel will consider our relationship to wealth and money, as well as generosity. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
The Foundation of Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths
with Harrison Miller
January 19th
Examine the existence and nature of our dissatisfaction, where it comes from, and how we can work to free ourselves from it. 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 Chicago
Vajrayana Practice Day
with Acharya Eric Spiegel
January 20th
Acharya Spiegel will spend the morning in practice and conversation with Vajrayana Students. In the afternoon we will practice with Kurukulla for those who have received this practice. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Meditation In Everyday Life
with Ron Wilcox
January 21st—February 15th
Introductory class - open to all 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 Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra
with Alice Dan
January 22nd
All are welcome to this monthly Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Art Part 5 - Art in Everyday Life
with Rebekah Younger & Miriam Hall
January 25th—January 26th
This class explores using the four actions, Pacifying, Enriching, Magnetizing and Destroying to work with obstacles in the creative process and life. The program will end with a Feast of the Four Actions, open to the community at large. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
The Foundation of Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths
with Harrison Miller
January 28th
Examine the existence and nature of our dissatisfaction, where it comes from, and how we can work to free ourselves from it. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sexual Harm, Trauma and Healing
February 1st
The second 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 »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate
with Barbara Wolkowitz
February 1st
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 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 Chicago
Qigong Levels 1 + 2
with Shastri David Stone
February 8th—February 9th
In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind. Physical health and mental well-being are closely aligned.
Begin your journey of health and well-being in Qigong Levels 1+2. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Nyinthun Practice Day - Open to All
February 9th
A Nyinthun is a full-day group meditation practice, a chance to deepen one's own practice. 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
Coming to Your Senses: An Introduction to Shambhala Art
with Rebekah Younger & Paul Romejko
February 15th
Coming to Your Senses: An Introduction to Shambhala Art explores the fertile ground of connecting to our sense perceptions and meditative mind for creative expression. 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 »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Ann Tyndall
February 21st—February 23rd
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 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 »
