Programs

Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)

July 10th

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of the Shambhala centers, wrote the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice, which is chanted aloud in a group session on the new moon of each month. Continue »

Warrior in the World: Shambhala Training Level 3 (Weekend Retreat)

with Marilyn Moore & Laura Landau

July 12th—July 13th

Warrior in the World is the third in the Shambhala Training series. This is a path open to anyone seeking to develop gentleness and strength through meditation. Continue »

Returning to Basic Sanity: Buddhist Wisdom for Troubling Times

with Carolyn Sykes

July 17th

In a world shaken by crisis and uncertainty, how can we stay grounded, open, and sane? Continue »

What the Buddha Taught: A Journey Through the Wheel of Life

with Joel Wachbrit & Carolyn Sykes

July 22nd—August 19th

An exploration of the Wheel of Life as a profound teaching on samsara, karma, and the path to liberation. Continue »

Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)

August 9th

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of the Shambhala centers, wrote the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice, which is chanted aloud in a group session on the new moon of each month. Continue »

The Moving Word: A One-Day Meditation Retreat

with Debra Dysart & Jenny Hannah

August 30th

Join us at summer’s end for a day of meditation, contemplative writing practice and movement exercises at our Burbank Center. No prior experience necessary. All are welcome! Continue »

Santa Monica In-Person Community Meditation

August 30th

Join us at the Quaker Meeting House in Santa Monica for an in-person community meditation practice. Continue »

The Way of Flowers: Mindful Ikebana

with Anjie Cho

September 5th

Join us as we explore ikebana, the Asian art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art in everyday life. Continue »

Qigong 4 - Iron and Silk: Strengthening the Body, Cleansing the Internal Organs

with Kate Summers

September 6th—September 7th

Qigong 4 is the balance and integration of Iron and Silk. Enter the world of Wudangshan qigong to build the Iron of external strength. Continue your exploration of breath regulation to weave the Silk of internal strength. Continue »

Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)

September 7th

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of the Shambhala centers, wrote the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice, which is chanted aloud in a group session on the new moon of each month. Continue »

Awakened Heart: Shambhala Training Level 4 (Weekend Retreat)

with Marcy Henry-Fink

September 13th—September 14th

Awakened Heart is the fourth weekend retreat in the Shambhala Heart of Warriorship series. Continue »

Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)

October 6th

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of the Shambhala centers, wrote the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice, which is chanted aloud in a group session on the new moon of each month. Continue »

Qigong 5 - Limitless Qi, Limitless Consciousness

with Eva Wong

November 1st—November 2nd

Qigong 5 is an important landmark in your journey into the Taoist arts of health and longevity. At the end of this level, you will have completed the 6 Basics forms of qigong. Continue »

Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)

November 5th

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of the Shambhala centers, wrote the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice, which is chanted aloud in a group session on the new moon of each month. Continue »

Open Sky: Shambhala Training Level 5 (Weekend Retreat)

with Jonathan Barbieri

November 15th—November 16th

Open Sky is the Fifth and final weekend in the Shambhala Training "Heart of Warriorship" series. Continue »

Santa Monica In-Person Community Meditation

November 29th

Join us at the Quaker Meeting House in Santa Monica for an in-person community meditation practice. Continue »

Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)

December 5th

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of the Shambhala centers, wrote the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice, which is chanted aloud in a group session on the new moon of each month. Continue »