| Welcome Established in 1976, the Austin Shambhala Meditation Center offers meditation instruction and classes in the tradition of Shambhala Buddhism, a form of Western Buddhism. This lineage teaches the Shambhala view of living an uplifted life, fully engaged with the world.
We are part of Shambhala Intenational, a worldwide community of meditation and retreat centers founded in 1973 by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, artist, author, and poet. Today, the Shambhala tradition is led by Trungpa Rinpoche's son, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
Our local center, centrally located just south of downtown Austin, offers free meditation instruction, public meditation hours, and a core curriculum of Shambhala Buddhist teachings, as well as training in contemplative arts. We invite you to explore our diverse programs, designed to help people of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.
Read more about our history here.
Learn to Meditate
The human mind is by nature joyous, calm, and very clear. In meditation we're letting our mind be as it is to begin with. -Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Free meditation instruction is available Sundays at 10 AM and Wednesday at 6:30 PM. No pre-arrangements are necessary. Just come on by and get to know your own mind. We hope you'll join us during our public meditation hours.
Public Meditation Hours
- Sunday from 9 AM-Noon
- Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7-8 PM
- Wednesday nights from 7-7:30 PM
Center Office Hours
- Mondays: 4-7 pm
- Tuesdays: 5:30-8:30 pm
- Wednesdays: 4-7 pm
- Thursdays: 5:30-8:30 pm
Please call or come meet the center manager, Charlotte Keith, during these times, who will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have about the center and our programs.
Introductory Events
Tea and Open House
Sundays 12:00 PM
After the public sit please stay and meet you fellow meditators over tea and cookies.
A Taste of Shambhala
August 10, 10 AM-Noon
Free and open to the public. Please join us for this two-hour introduction to the Shambhala Center, our classess and other offerings. Listen to a talk, ask questions, and receive meditation instruction. Find out more information.
Conversation About Buddhism
Wednesday 7:30-8:30 PM
A popular weekly ongoing discussion about all things Buddhist.
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