The Wisdom of Aging- Online Discussion Group Continue »
Gather online for engaging in compassion practices for those in caregiver roles Continue »
Online group meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of each months at 6 pm Central time, 7 pm Eastern time. Currently studying the paramitas. Continue »
Why is the world burning up with such aggression? Have we entered a new Dark Age? The Shambhala teachings were built precisely for these times so that we don’t get swept away in the speed and degradation that is ramping up all around us. Let’s take a lo Continue »
Course three in the series will provide an in-depth exploration of the fundamental teachings. Continue »
A Special Series on Performance, Meditation and the Arts, with Kirk Ferguson of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on the 4th Tuesdays January to March Continue »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Please join us Monday evenings via Zoom for meditation and conversation in community. Continue »
This is the 5th in a series of five courses exploring the profundity of the Hinayana teachings of the Buddha. All are welcome. Continue »
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 »
Take mindfulness to your camera! Continue »
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 »
In the Buddhist tradition, taking refuge is the foundation of all dharma. In particular, one becomes a Buddhist by taking refuge in the Three Jewels which are the Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha. This talk introduces the meaning of the Three Jewels and Continue »
A gathering of warriors who have received stroke practice transmission--will include guided practice and commentary. Please register to receive zoom link. Continue »
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. It is also appropriate for struggling meditators looking for a refresher. Continue »
All are welcome to this new moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Second in a series of the Foundations for Freedom courses exploring the foundational Hinayana teachings of the Buddha. Open to all, no previous course work is required. Continue »
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 »
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 »
In order to create a community that strives to foster safety for all its members, we learn what Buddhism says about gender and sexuality and what contemporary conversations can contribute. This will allow us to have more informed discussions about gender Continue »
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 »
Warriorship and Whiteness: Exploring Identity as a Practice of Basic Goodness
“The key to warriorship and the first principle of Shambhala vision is not being afraid of who you are.” Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Sacred Path of the Warrior, p. 4 Continue »
This is the 2nd course in the Shambhala Training series. Now that we have a taste of basic goodness, we go further into our experience, finding courage to work with our fears and waking up to our lives. Continue »
View and discuss final offerings in the Contemplative Photography Project Continue »
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 »
A weekend meditation and study programs designed to further deepen your experience of meditation and contemplation practice. Continue »
Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Beginners are welcome. Continue »