The following groups meet regularly at the Shambhala Center. Please get in touch with the contact people below for more details about any of these groups and the next meeting times. Most are open to all but some may have specific requirements.
“Heart of Recovery” Group
This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationship of addictions and recovery to our personal paths as warriors, bodhisattvas, and meditation practitioners.
Meeting format includes:
• sitting practice
• a topic offering in the form of brief comments or a reading by the night’s facilitator,
• discussion and exploration by group members
• sharing our personal experience, strength and hope
• dedication of merit
Open to all whoare
• Buddhist practitioners (from any tradition), or
• 12 Step practitioners (from any program), or
• Individuals interested in exploring the relationship of meditation to recovery from addiction and addictive behaviors
It is said that the great Tibetan yogi, Milarepa, one of the founders of the Kagyü lineage, composed 100,000 songs expressing his great realization. If you like to sing, all voices are welcome to learn and sing these songs of realization as transmitted by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. We learn 3-4 songs each week—singing and contemplating their meaning to benefit others. The chorus is led by Susan Page, a long time student of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche.
This group meets periodically at sangha members' homes or in cafes
to engage in spontaneous writing. If you have a creative drive that
expresses itself in writing, feel free to join us!
QueerDharma is a meditation group for queer people, whether they
are part of the Shambhala community or not. Anyone looking for an
opportunity to practice meditation within a fabulous queer community
is welcome. Each evening includes sitting meditation, a talk or
discusion, and socializing. Meditation instruction is also offered.
When: 3rd Monday of each month, 7-8:30 pm Where: Shambhala Center
Shambhala Arts Salon
When: 4th Monday of each month, 7:30–9:00 pm Where: Shambhala Center
Please join us for a monthly gathering of those interested in the path of the contemplative arts. This informal gathering will include readings and discussion on creativity as well as exercises based on Chögyam Trungpa’s teachings on perception and expression. Ideas are welcome. Forays to theater and galleries will be planned.
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.
