At the Shambhala Center of Minneapolis, we offer a variety of programs and meditation instruction as well as teachings on Buddhism and the Contemplative Arts in our Northeast Minneapolis location.
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Shambhala vision is rooted in the contemplative teachings of Buddhism, yet is a fresh expression of the spiritual journey for our time.The Shambhala Center of Minneapolis is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and further developed by his son and lineage holder Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
Visit Shambhala International for more information on these teachings and lineage.
The Main Shrine Room at the Minneapolis Shambhala Center.
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 centre 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
The Way of Shambhala: Joy in Everyday Life
May 28th—June 25th
Introduction to Meditation
with Judy Polasky
June 1st
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Viki Adducci
June 7th—June 8th
Midsummers Day: A Celebration of Summer
June 22nd
The Way of Shambhala: Meditation in Everyday Life
August 6th—September 3rd
Recent News
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Imagining Peace
March 26, 2013Chicago will be the first stop on the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s Creating Enlightened Society Tour April 26-28. These gatherings coincide with the release of The Sakyong’s new book, The Shambhala Principal: Discovering Humanity’s Hidden Treasure. In Chicago we were presented with an unusual opportunity to do something that has never been done before by a Shambhala community. … Continue
