Welcome

Established in 1971, the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and further developed by his son and lineage holder Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, offers daily public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help New Yorkers of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.

GETTING STARTED Learn to Meditate Wednesdays at 6 pm and Sundays at noon By Donation Weekly Dharma Gathering Tuesdays at 7 pm $5 suggested donation

For general inquires email: info@shambhalanyc.org

Program Highlights:

Winter Solstice ~ Children's Day Celebration December 14, 2008 This annual holiday is a time to express appreciation for –and with – our children. There will be story-telling, music, food and a very special children’s shrine. More info

Introductory Course Shambhala Training Level I: Ordinary Magic with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson January 16 - 18, 2009 Shambhala Training Level I: Ordinary Magic marks the beginning of the Shambhala Training path which teaches students of any tradition effective tools for meditation. This first level focuses on the basic technique of mindfulness meditation. More info

Kado: The Path of Flowers With Marcia Shibata December 5 - 7, 2008 Japanese flower arranging, also called Kado or Ikebana, can be practiced as a contemplative art. Under the guidance of Marcia Shibata, students learn to create flower arrangements, and experience Kado as a creative and meditative danc More info

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