Programs for Pacific Northwest USA Region
Bellingham Shambhala Meditation Center
Ikebana, the Path of Flowers
with Charles Coghlan
February 16th—September 21st
Ikebana is a truly delightful journey. You are invited to join us for one or all of these monthly classes. NOTE: The January class is cancelled to make space for The Women’s March! Continue »
Juneau Shambhala Center
A Year of Deepening in Compassion, Part 2
May 5th—July 14th
The Joyful Snow Lion: the Paramitas, is the second course of the four-part series exploring the Shambhala Mahayana teachings. This course includes an exploration of Relative Bodhicitta and how we put our aspiration into action with the practice of the Par Continue »
Bellingham Shambhala Meditation Center
DEEPENING IN COMPASSION ~ Part 2 ~ The Joyful Snow Lion and the Paramitas
May 5th—July 14th
A Twice-Monthly Shambhala Online Series with Live Talks by Shambhala Acharyas on Sunday mornings.
The May 19th class will probably be rescheduled due to a weekend program at the Bellingham Center. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Joy in Everyday Life
with Sarah Addison & Keith Hitchcock
May 13th—June 17th
The third class of the In Everyday Life Series. As meditation practice expands and we develop trust in basic goodness, we can begin to discover the confidence and personal energy to go forward on the journey. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Trident Book Two practice and study
May 26th
Trident Book Two and Three practice and study This group is restricted to authorized students of Trident Books Two and Three Materials: Bring Trident Book Three reading and study materials. If you have personal Book Two Practice materials, br Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
16th Annual Portland Buddhist Festival
June 1st
Portland Shambhala Center is joining the 16th Annual Portland Buddhist Festival Continue »
Open Sky Eugene Shambhala Meditation Group
End-of-Life Ceremony for Michael Dudley
June 2nd
All are invited to Michael Dudley's end-of-life ceremony whether you knew him or not. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Host and Umdze Training
June 2nd
Learn to the skills needed to volunteer as a host or umdze at the Shambhala Center. These roles are critical to the success of open houses and programs and are a wonderful opportunity to grow your practice through service. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra
June 3rd
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Maitri Five Wisdoms
with Acharya Richard John
June 7th—June 9th
This weekend program is an experiential exploration of Buddhist psychology. Open to all. Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Vajrayāna Program
with Acharya Richard John
June 10th
The Trekchö Instructions of Yeshe Tsogyal, prerequisites apply Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Radical Dharma Book Group
with Michaela McCormick
June 12th—August 21st
Bellingham Shambhala Meditation Center
Reception for Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown
June 13th
Come and meet senior Shambhala teacher Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown after Thursday night sitting meditation. Meditation from 6:00 to 7:00 pm; reception at 7:00 pm. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Radical Responsibility: Mindfulness for Personal and Social Transformation
with Acharya Fleet Maull
June 14th—June 16th
In a safe and supportive environment, we will examine the ways in which fear and survival-based habitual patterns get in the way of realizing happiness and fulfillment in our relationships, careers, and life altogether. We will explore simple yet powerful Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Learn to Meditate Workshop: Turning the Mind into an Ally
June 22nd
Seattle Shambhala Center
Be, Awake, Create: Creating as a Life Practice
with Rebekah Younger
June 30th
You're invited to examine your personal creative process through the felt experience of now/heaven, here/earth and the energy generated when you join the two together through your active attention. The workshop will include contemplations, awareness exerc Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra
July 2nd
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Shambhala Sun Camp - Colorado (External Program)
July 18th—July 30th
Shambhala Sun Camp is an outdoor, sleep-away summer camp for children ages 10-16. Since 1984, campers have been returning time and again to experience nature, themselves, and a community where people take care of one another. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Kyudo: The Way of the Bow, A Public Talk & Demonstration (Friday night only)
with Toby Bernal & Dr. Claudelle Glasgow
July 19th
Join Toby Bernal for a Friday night talk and demonstration of the art of Kyudo. Kyudo, "The Way of the Bow", is the ancient discipline of Zen archery. A standing form of meditation, Kyudo is unlike sport archery in that hitting the target counts for littl Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Kyudo: The Way of the Bow
with Toby Bernal & Dr. Claudelle Glasgow
July 20th—July 21st
Learn the art of Kyudo in this weekend program. Kyudo, "The Way of the Bow", is the ancient discipline of Zen archery. A standing form of meditation, Kyudo is unlike sport archery in that hitting the target counts for little. In Kyudo, the target serves o Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Lojong: Buddhist Teachings on Compassion and Mind Training
with Walter Parker
July 29th—August 26th
. Called "lojong" (Tibetan) or “mind training,” the method is a combination of three basic practices—meditation, a compassion practice called “tonglen,” and contemplation of 59 slogans, grouped into “7 points of mind training.” Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra
July 31st
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Level 1
August 17th—August 18th
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. Open to all. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra
August 30th
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Learn to Meditate Workshop: Turning the Mind into an Ally
September 8th
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra
September 28th
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Way of Shambhala - Shambhala Training Level I
October 12th—October 13th
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. Open to all. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra
October 27th
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Mahamudra Retreat
with Acharya Susan Chapman
November 2nd—November 10th
stay tuned for more information! Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Way of Shambhala - Shambhala Training Level V
with Shastri Mark Hazell & Susan McConnell
November 15th—November 17th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind. We learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Prerequisite: Shambhala Training Level IV. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra
November 26th
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Learn to Meditate Workshop: Turning the Mind into an Ally
December 7th
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 26th
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Way of Shambhala - Shambhala Training Level I
—August 18th
The Art of Being Human is the first in the series of Shambhala Training weekends and the first program in the Way of Shambhala curriculum. Continue »
