Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center

Werma Feast
January 19 - June 1, 2013
For vajrayana students.

Way of Shambhala I: Joy in Everyday Life
with Barbara Hirschfeld
May 13 - June 17, 2013
Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings on intelligent compassion towards others, we begin to discover the joy of discipline, health and bravery.

Goodbye Gathering for David Cushman
May 25, 2013
One of our longtime members, David Cushman, will be moving to Colorado taking his seat as Shambhala Mountain Center's new Practice and Education Director.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
May 26, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
May 29, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

First Sunday: Extended Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
June 2, 2013
Opening Chants, Extended Sitting and Walking Meditation, contemplations based on a monthly theme, discussion and silent tea.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
June 5, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
June 9, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Nyinthun: Extended Meditation Practice
with Steve Hoskins
June 9, 2013
Please join us for a day of meditation, contemplation and discussion. This is a great opportunity to deepen your practice. Sunday sitting will start off our day and after a short tea break, we'll resume meditation throughout the rest of the morning.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
June 12, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
June 16, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
June 19, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Encounters with a Siddha: personal stories about transformative encounters with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Dharma teacher, vajra master, treasure revealer and Shambhala king
with Kunga Dawa (Richard Arthure)
June 21, 2013
The evening will include personal accounts shared by Kunga Dawa (Richard Arthure), one of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche's close students.

Sadhana of Mahamudra Seminar and Practice
with Kunga Dawa (Richard Arthure)
June 22, 2013
Come join us for a day of teaching and practice on the Sadhana of Mahamudra. This will be led by Kunga Dawa, a very close student of Trungpa Rinpoche and present with him at Tagtsang when the Sadhana was revealed.

Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice: Open to All
June 22, 2013
This Vajrayana practice is open to everyone and is a means of overcoming obstacles in one's practice and life. The Sadhana consists of brief silent meditation, chanting, and mantra recitation.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
June 23, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
June 26, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
June 30, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
July 3, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

First Sunday: Extended Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
July 7, 2013
Opening Chants, Extended Sitting and Walking Meditation, contemplations based on a monthly theme, discussion and silent tea.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
July 10, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
July 14, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
July 17, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
July 21, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice: Open to All
July 22, 2013
This Vajrayana practice is open to everyone and is a means of overcoming obstacles in one's practice and life. The Sadhana consists of brief silent meditation, chanting, and mantra recitation.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
July 24, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
July 28, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
July 31, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

First Sunday: Extended Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
August 4, 2013
Opening Chants, Extended Sitting and Walking Meditation, contemplations based on a monthly theme, discussion and silent tea.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
August 7, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
August 11, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
August 14, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
August 18, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice: Open to All
August 21, 2013
This Vajrayana practice is open to everyone and is a means of overcoming obstacles in one's practice and life. The Sadhana consists of brief silent meditation, chanting, and mantra recitation.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
August 21, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
August 25, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
August 28, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

First Sunday: Extended Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
September 1, 2013
Opening Chants, Extended Sitting and Walking Meditation, contemplations based on a monthly theme, discussion and silent tea.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
September 4, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
September 8, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
September 11, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart
with Jesse Miller
September 13 - 15, 2013
In Shambhala Training Level IV, we learn how to awaken and open our hearts so that we can communicate fully with the world.

Sunday Sitting Practice: CANCELLED DUE TO LEVEL IV
September 15, 2013
No sitting today because of Shambhala Training Level IV.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
September 18, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice: Open to All
September 19, 2013
This Vajrayana practice is open to everyone and is a means of overcoming obstacles in one's practice and life. The Sadhana consists of brief silent meditation, chanting, and mantra recitation.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
September 22, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
September 25, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Way of Shambhala I: Fearlessness In Everyday Life
with Lyle Larson & Joanne Henn
September 28 - October 12, 2013
Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings of mind and the nature of reality, we learn to see clearly.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
September 29, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
October 2, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

First Sunday: Extended Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
October 6, 2013
Opening Chants, Extended Sitting and Walking Meditation, contemplations based on a monthly theme, discussion and silent tea.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
October 9, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
October 13, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
October 16, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice: Open to All
October 18, 2013
This Vajrayana practice is open to everyone and is a means of overcoming obstacles in one's practice and life. The Sadhana consists of brief silent meditation, chanting, and mantra recitation.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
October 20, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
October 23, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
October 27, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
October 30, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

First Sunday: Extended Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
November 3, 2013
Opening Chants, Extended Sitting and Walking Meditation, contemplations based on a monthly theme, discussion and silent tea.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
November 6, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
November 10, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
November 13, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
November 17, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice: Open to All
November 17, 2013
This Vajrayana practice is open to everyone and is a means of overcoming obstacles in one's practice and life. The Sadhana consists of brief silent meditation, chanting, and mantra recitation.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
November 20, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
November 24, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
November 27, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

First Sunday: Extended Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
December 1, 2013
Opening Chants, Extended Sitting and Walking Meditation, contemplations based on a monthly theme, discussion and silent tea.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
December 4, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
December 8, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Open House Shambhala Dharma Night
December 11, 2013
These evenings will be an opportunity to practice meditation and for deepening the understanding and practice of our Shambhala culture with talks, live or online.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
December 15, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.

Sunday Sitting Practice, Meditation Instruction Available Free of Charge
December 22, 2013
Sitting begins at 9 AM. Opening Chants, Sitting and Walking Meditation, instruction available free of charge. Sitting ends at 10:30 AM and is followed by tea and snacks. All are welcome.