Programs for US: Southern California and Southwest U.S. Region

San Diego Shambhala Meditation Center

Sunday Morning Sitting - 4540 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 111

January 29th—June 30th

This meditation is 20 minutes of silent/mindfulness meditation, followed by 10 minutes walking meditation and 20 more minutes of silent. Continue »

San Diego Shambhala Meditation Center

Every Wednesday 2024 Mindfulness Meditation (via Zoom)

May 3rd—June 26th

Mindfulness Meditation - Open to new and experienced practitioners. This is open all of 2024 - January through December on Wednesday nights! Continue »

San Diego Shambhala Meditation Center

Thursday Night Meditation - 4540 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 111

May 4th—June 27th

All are welcome to this evening of meditation and contemplation at our new center location. Continue »

San Diego Shambhala Meditation Center

TAI CHI for All offered by Andrew Brown - THURSDAYS

May 11th—June 27th

Learn this wonderful contemplative practice in-person (Shambhala Center). All are welcome! Continue »

San Diego Shambhala Meditation Center

NEW Book Group: Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

October 24th—April 23rd

All are welcome to join the discussion group on Tuesday nights starting at 7pm for one hour.  We will read together and discuss the text. No preparation is needed.  Continue »

Phoenix Shambhala Meditation Center

Meditation in Everyday Life - An Introductory Course

with Beverley Williams

March 21st—April 18th - Date postponed or cancelled

Learn tools and teachings for developing a meditation practice that benefits you and others. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Learn to Meditate (In-Person)

April 18th

This introduction to mindfulness meditation is ideal for beginners, as well as anyone looking to refresh their understanding of meditation practice. “What It Is, What It Isn’t, How to Do It and Keep Doing It” Continue »

Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center

Dharma Book Group - In person and virtual

April 21st

Join us for part one of our discussion of the book "EcoDharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis" by David R Loy. Continue »

Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center

Training for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Two (In Person and Online)

with Erika Berland

May 4th—May 5th

This is the second in a series of 3 weekend trainings for authorized Meditation Instructors and practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)

May 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 »

Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center

The Bodhisattva Warrior: Keeping Our Hearts Open and Strong in Challenging Times

with Halleluiah Strongheart

May 10th

Join us for a talk and discussion on how the Shambhala Buddhist teachings can support us in keeping our hearts open and strong. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio

May 11th

Open Studio is an opportunity to arrive for yourself to explore your own creative process and rejuvenate your mind. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Learn to Meditate (In-Person)

May 16th

This introduction to mindfulness meditation is ideal for beginners, as well as anyone looking to refresh their understanding of meditation practice. “What It Is, What It Isn’t, How to Do It and Keep Doing It” Continue »

Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center

Dharma Book Group - In person and virtual

May 19th

Join us for part two of our discussion of the book "EcoDharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis" by David R Loy. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)

June 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 »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio

June 8th

Open Studio is an opportunity to arrive for yourself to explore your own creative process and rejuvenate your mind. Continue »

Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center

Training for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Three (In Person and Online)

with Janet Solyntjes & Elaine Yuen

June 22nd—June 23rd

This is the third in a series of 3 weekend trainings for authorized Meditation Instructors and practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio

July 13th

Open Studio is an opportunity to arrive for yourself to explore your own creative process and rejuvenate your mind. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio

August 10th

Open Studio is an opportunity to arrive for yourself to explore your own creative process and rejuvenate your mind. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio

September 14th

Open Studio is an opportunity to arrive for yourself to explore your own creative process and rejuvenate your mind. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio

October 12th

Open Studio is an opportunity to arrive for yourself to explore your own creative process and rejuvenate your mind. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio

November 9th

Open Studio is an opportunity to arrive for yourself to explore your own creative process and rejuvenate your mind. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio

December 14th

Open Studio is an opportunity to arrive for yourself to explore your own creative process and rejuvenate your mind. Continue »