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 »