Programs
LGBTQIA2S+ Meditation Group
October 18th—June 19th
LGBTQIA2S+ Meditation Group at the Shambhala Center of Minneapolis Continue »
The Heart of the Matter with Pema Chödrön via ZOOM - Part 2
March 5th—April 9th
How to Live with Compassion and Courage, a zoom class with Pema Chödrön. Continue »
Journey Without Goal via Zoom
March 31st—May 12th
This seven session course, led by experienced dharma teachers, features teaching videos of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche from Naropa University in the summer of 1974. Continue »
Introduction to Meditation
with Patrick Dallas
April 6th
An half day introductory course in meditation, open to all. Continue »
Being Buddhist: Exploring the Refuge Vow - via Zoom
with Gaylon Ferguson
April 6th—April 20th
In the Buddhist tradition, the purpose of taking refuge is to awaken from confusion
and associate oneself with wakefulnes. Continue »
Education for Meditation Instructors
April 13th—April 14th
Weekend 1 of a 3 weekend series is open to both current Meditation Instructors, and those exploring this path. It's a time to refresh past training, or learn what is involved in becoming an MI. Participate fully online, or join our local group at the cen Continue »
Way of Shambhala: Contentment in Everyday Life
with Patrick Dallas & Susan Engel
April 23rd—May 21st
This five-week evening course looks at how contentment is often hard to find. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships. With meditation practice, we relax with ourselves and appreciate simple human experiences. Continue »
Sowing Seeds of Peace: The Transformation of Anger - A Day Long Program
with Judith Simmer-Brown
May 5th
We are excited to host visiting senior teacher Judith Simmer-Brown for a one day program at the Shambhala Center on Sunday, May 5. Continue »
Introduction to Meditation
with Craig Adams
June 1st
An half day introductory course in meditation, open to all. Continue »
June Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community
June 2nd
A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level V - Open Sky
June 8th—June 9th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
Midsummer's Day - A Community Celebration of the Summer Solstice
June 22nd
Midsummer's Day is a community celebration of the summer solstice. Continue »
Weekthun: A Multi-Day Practice Intensive at the Shambhala Center
with Patrick Dallas
August 9th
Only when you can be extremely soft and pliable can you be extremely hard and strong. (Zen proverb) Continue »
September Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community
September 8th
A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »
Harvest of Peace - A Community Celebration of the Fall Equinox
September 22nd
Harvest of Peace - A Community Celebration of the Fall Equinox Continue »
Qigong 3 - The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and Qigong
with David Stone
October 5th—October 6th
For those who have completed Qigong 1 and 2. Continue »
Fall Community Weekend with Janet Solyntjes
with Janet Solyntjes
October 19th—October 20th
Janet Solyntjes returns for our annual fall community weekend. Continue »
Children’s Day Community Celebration
December 15th
Children's Day - A Community Celebration of the Winter Solstice Continue »