Our Center relies on membership dues and donations for our support. As a non-profit and volunteer-based organization, your generosity goes a long way toward sustaining the Center. Please consider joining at the membership level of your choice or making a donation. Dues and donations are tax-deductible.
The Center provides a place for meditation practice and study in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Members and non-members alike are welcome at the Center to participate in practice as well as classes and programs. Meditation practice and practice sessions are free and open to all.
Membership reflects a commitment to support the Center and provides a variety of benefits. In addition to financial support, membership involves a much deeper, personal commitment to the practice and teachings of Shambhala Buddhism. Members are requested to consider volunteering to help with our many programs and activities. Consideration is given to those who want to be a member but can only make smaller monthly dues.
You may also support us by periodic donations or by contributing
your time and skills. Contact our Center Director to make
arrangements and to volunteer.
Support & Membership Levels:
• Member: Members are listed in our Membership
Directory, receive access to the Member section of our website,
and receive invitations to a variety of community events. Additionally
Members who contribute $50 or more per month can attend multi-week
classes free of charge. All new members receive a complimentary
introductory subscription to the Shambhala
Sun magazine.
• Golden Key Member: all of the above plus
a 50% pre-payment discount on selected programs as well
as invitation to special events for Golden Key Members.
Dues are generally paid on a monthly basis but other arrangements can also be made. Automatic withdrawal is the payment method of choice; please consider this option to electronically transfer your dues monthly. Simply provide a blank check with “Void“ written across it. Changes may be made at any time by contacting our Center Comptroller.
If you are interested in Center membership, please download and fill out a membership form, or contact the Center membership coordinator at membership@dcshambhala.org
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington, D.C.
3520 Connecticut Ave NW | Washington, DC 20008 | 202.787.1526
Shambhala, Shambhala Meditation Center, and Shambhala Center
are registered service marks of Shambhala International (Vajradhatu).
Shambhala Training is a registered trademark of Shambhala/Nalanda Foundation.
