Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation.
Shambhala Vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness. This nature can be developed in daily life so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society.
Latest Newsletter (June 2013)
New to Shambhala?
Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community. More →
Ongoing Offerings
Our center offers a rich array of ongoing offerings free to the public including weekly public sitting meditation hours and dharma talks. No prior meditation experience required to attend. All are welcome. More →
Featured Programs
Who am I? The Basic Goodness of Being Human
with Shastri Manuel Medeiros
July 18th—August 15th
This first course in the new Basic Goodness series asks the questions Who am I? and focuses on the sense of self. It includes teachings on basic goodness, selflessness, the arising of ego and cocoon, buddha nature, and the confidence of warriorship. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level IV
August 23rd—August 25th
In Level IV, we will learn to allow our heart and intuition to open so that we can communicate fully with the world. Continue »
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
August 29th—September 26th
The Fearlessness in Everyday Life course mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level I
September 28th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Continue »
Meditation in Everyday Life
October 3rd—October 31st
This five-week class provides an opportunity to deepen the experience and understanding of meditation. Offers practical suggestions for establishing a sitting practice in the midst of our speedy lives and discussion of the practice challenges students fac Continue »
