Programs for Great Lakes USA Region
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Heart of Recovery Group | Online
January 5th—December 28th
Online group meeting focused on sharing support while bringing together contemplative practice and a commitment to recovery from addictions of all kinds. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Café Shambhala | Hybrid (in person and online)
January 7th—December 30th
For beginners, as well as continuing students, we invite you to join us Saturday mornings for Café Shambhala. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Sadhana of Mahamudra - At the Madison Shambhala Center - Friday, December 1 at 6:00 pm
with Lora Wiggins
May 5th—December 30th
Next practice session is Friday, December 1 at 6:00 pm Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Exploring Foundational Buddhist Teachings (Hybrid)
with Khenpo Gawang
October 14th—June 8th (2024)
A nine-month, in-depth, hybrid course on foundational Buddhist teachings with Khenpo Gawang Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
The Hidden Treasure Teachings of Shambhala on Bringing Gentleness, Magic and Bravery to Your Life | Hybrid (in person and online)
with Alan Anderson
October 18th—December 3rd
The Shambhala Buddhist path of fearlessness and gentleness, envisioned for humanity's darkest times, merges the spiritual path with the wakefulness of everyday activities. Join us for this 6-week class (plus three optional practice intensives). Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
LGBTQIA2S+ Meditation Group
October 18th—June 19th (2024)
LGBTQIA2S+ Meditation Group at the Shambhala Center of Minneapolis Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
Tuesday Evening Meditation (Hybrid)
October 24th—February 27th (2024)
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
Friday Morning Meditation (Hybrid)
October 27th—February 23rd (2024)
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Joy In Everyday Life | Hybrid
with Rebecca McAllister
November 14th—December 12th
Join us in exploring Buddhist Mahayana practices which can help us discover the true joy of life that we can find in our own life is actually about others. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
In-person Tuesday Lunchtime Meditation
November 21st—December 26th
Join us on your lunch break in the West Loop to meditate on Tuesdays Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Morning Meditation & Qigong | Online
with Alan Anderson
November 24th—March 1st (2024)
Start each Monday and Friday with 30 minutes of Qigong and meditation practice. All are welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
November 26th—December 31st
Weekly group meditation (sitting and walking) with guided instruction, Dharma reading and discussion. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion In Person
November 26th—December 31st
We welcome all to join us for Sunday meditation practice and dharma discussion! Come when you can, stay for the whole morning, or leave when you need to. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Heart of Recovery®
November 26th—December 31st
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
ONLINE Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche: The Tibetan Buddhist Path – Part II
November 26th—December 31st
These online sessions include videos of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's teachings that provide a rare glimpse of the early days of Buddhism in the West. No prerequisite required. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
November 26th—December 26th
All are welcome to this full moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Queer Dharma
November 26th—December 31st
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 Chicago
Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Ann Shillinglaw
November 28th—December 26th
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
In Person Tuesday Evening Meditation in West Loop
with Stephen Burns & Barbara Wolkowitz & Peter McLaughlin & Ted Ballou
November 28th—December 26th
Join us for meditation in person at the Chicago Shambhala Center. Newcomers welcome and instruction given. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World - THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED.
December 2nd—December 3rd
As meditation practice expands and we develop trust in basic goodness, we begin to discover confidence and personal energy to go forwards on the journey. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Collective Liberation Online Discussion Group
December 2nd—January 6th (2024)
It's time for a genuine quest for Collective Liberation. This is not a class but a participatory exploration of our own identities and how we veer away from what really is - our own and others' Basic Goodness.
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Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
"Practicing Peace in Times of War" ~ a community practice day (Hybrid)
December 3rd
Shambhala Chicago
ONLINE Primordial Stroke: Opening the Heart of Ashe
December 3rd—February 4th (2024)
This four-month course (one session each month) led by John Rockwell will help Shambhala practitioners deepen their understanding and experience of Ashe, or “primordial confidence,” and the practice of raising windhorse. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate
December 9th
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 Chicago
3rd Class: The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma: Finding Peace and Clarity
with Alice Dan & Barbara Wolkowitz & David Stone
December 10th
It is not too late to join! Register for our 3rd class in this Buddhist Studies series. Learn who the Buddha was, and what it means to be a Buddhist. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
New Moon Stroke of Ashe Group Practice ONLINE
with David Stone
December 12th—January 11th (2024)
A New Moon, monthly gathering of warriors who have received stroke practice transmission. It is suitable for anyone who would like to refresh their practice or simply join with others in the practice. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Aging as Spiritual Path: Online Book Club
with Alice Dan
December 14th—January 11th (2024)
"Old age is not for sissies!" But where do we get to share our experiences and find support to face our aging? Meditation offers a path to a healthy approach. Join our discussions on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Children's Day Community Celebration
December 17th
Children's Day - A Community Celebration of the Winter Solstice Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Community Holiday Social
December 17th
Please join us after sitting practice on Sunday, December 17 at noon for a community holiday social. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Winter Solstice: Flowers and Meditation
December 21st
Join us for on the longest evening of appreciating beauty and meditation. This is open to all ages and all levels of meditation practice. Flowers provided and meditation instruction given. Bring your own container and arrangement supplies or rent from Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Winter Reset & Retreat | Hybrid (in person and online)
with Alan Anderson
December 26th—December 30th
Join us for a guided meditation retreat, from a single session to all five days. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Collective Liberation Retreat: Practicing Enlightened Society
with Alice Dan
December 27th—December 31st
Join us for all or part of 5 days to sit together and explore practices that illuminate the path towards Enlightened Society. In-person and online retreat. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
The Heart of the Matter with Pema Chödrön via ZOOM - Part 1
January 2nd—February 13th (2024)
How to Live with Compassion and Courage, a zoom class with Pema Chödrön. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
January Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community
January 7th (2024)
A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Qigong 1 and 2 - Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind
with David Stone
January 13th—January 14th (2024)
Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the healing practice of qigong. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness
with Fred Schwieg
January 13th—February 17th (2024)
An In-Depth Study of the Seminal Text by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso, Rinpoche Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Training Level III - Warrior in the World
January 20th—January 21st (2024)
Deepen your meditation practice, and continue along the path of the Shambhala teachings on warriorship, in this weekend retreat. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Tonglen Instruction with Pema Chödrön via ZOOM
January 30th (2024)
Teachings on the mediation practice of tonglen, the ancient Tibetan Buddhist practice of taking and sending. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
with Craig Adams
February 3rd (2024)
An half day introductory course in meditation, open to all. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Day Community Celebration
February 11th (2024)
Shambhala Day - A Community Celebration of the New Year Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Qigong 5 - Limitless Qi, Limitless Consciousness
with Suzann Duquette
March 2nd—March 3rd (2024)
Open to current students of Qigong who have completed Level 4. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
March Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community
March 3rd (2024)
A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
The Heart of the Matter with Pema Chödrön via ZOOM - Part 2
March 5th—April 9th (2024)
How to Live with Compassion and Courage, a zoom class with Pema Chödrön. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Training Level IV - Awakened Heart
March 16th—March 17th (2024)
Trusting further in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. We find that we can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindn Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
with Patrick Dallas
April 6th (2024)
An half day introductory course in meditation, open to all. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Tendon Changing and Marrow Washing Intensive
with Eva Wong
April 11th—April 12th (2024)
The Tendon Changing and Marrow Washing Intensive is a qigong program that focuses on strengthening the musculoskeletal system - tendons, bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and spine. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Animal Forms Intensive
with Eva Wong
April 13th—April 14th (2024)
The goal of this intensive is to train practitioners to embody the essence of the bones of the tiger, the tendons of the leopard, the spine of the snake and the dragon, and ability of the crane to channel energy to the head. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Day Long Program with Judith Simmer-Brown
May 5th (2024)
We are excited to host visiting senior teacher Judith Simmer-Brown for a one day program at the Shambhala Center on Sunday, May 5. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
with Craig Adams
June 1st (2024)
An half day introductory course in meditation, open to all. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
June Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community
June 2nd (2024)
A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Training Level V - Open Sky
June 8th—June 9th (2024)
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Midsummer's Day - A Community Celebration of the Summer Solstice
June 22nd (2024)
Midsummer's Day is a community celebration of the summer solstice. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
September Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community
September 8th (2024)
A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Harvest of Peace - A Community Celebration of the Fall Equinox
September 22nd (2024)
Harvest of Peace - A Community Celebration of the Fall Equinox Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Children’s Day Community Celebration
December 15th (2024)
Children's Day - A Community Celebration of the Winter Solstice Continue »
