Programs for Great Lakes USA Region
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Heart of Recovery Group | Online
January 5th—December 28th
Online group meeting focused on sharing support while bringing together contemplative practice and a commitment to recovery from addictions of all kinds. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Café Shambhala | Hybrid (in person and online)
January 7th—December 30th
For beginners, as well as continuing students, we invite you to join us Saturday mornings for Café Shambhala. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Quarterly Nyinthun Practice Day
February 5th—November 5th
A nyinthün is a full-day or half-day retreat where we can take the time to be with ourselves and extend our meditation practice. Nyinthun offers time to more fully immerse ourselves in the practice of mindfulness and to do so in a shared atmosphere of sup Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
Sadhana of Mahamudra - At the Madison Shambhala Center - Saturday, September 30 at 10:00 am
with Lora Wiggins
May 5th—November 27th
Next practice session is Saturday, September 30 at 10:00 am Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open Meditation: Greenlight Your Practice | Hybrid (in person and online)
with Alan Anderson
July 5th—October 11th
Join us Wednesday evenings for group meditation practice and coaching. All are welcome. Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
Aging on the Spiritual Path (Online Only)
August 10th—December 28th
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
August 30th—December 26th
All are welcome to this full moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion In Person
September 3rd—October 29th
On Sunday, Sept 24, Shambhala celebrates Harvest of Peace and a special practice will be conducted in the main shrine room from 9 to 11. All welcome. From 10 to 11 only, there will be regular sitting meditation in the lower level. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Queer Dharma
September 3rd—November 5th
Queer Dharma is a weekly meditation group where LGBTQIA+ people can form a non-judgmental community while deepening our meditation practices based on openness, curiosity, and gentleness. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
In-person Tuesday Lunchtime Meditation
September 5th—October 31st
Join us on your lunch break in the West Loop to meditate on Tuesdays Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Meditation In Everyday Life | In person and online
with Rebecca McAllister
September 5th—October 3rd
This course provides introductory tools and teachings for working with meditation in daily life. These classes are perfect for beginners and those relatively new to meditation or for those wanting to have a fresh start. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Ann Shillinglaw
September 5th—October 31st
Looking for a virtual meditation group where you can drop in when you like or attend regularly and get to know other meditators? Instruction in meditation and mindfulness skills. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
In Person Tuesday Evening Meditation in West Loop
with Stephen Burns & Barbara Wolkowitz & Peter McLaughlin & Ted Ballou
September 5th—October 31st
Join us for meditation in person at the Chicago Shambhala Center. Newcomers welcome and instruction given. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Morning Meditation & Qigong | Online
with Alan Anderson
September 8th—November 17th
Start each Monday and Friday with 30 minutes of Qigong and meditation practice. All are welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Collective Liberation Online Discussion Group
September 9th—October 7th
It's time for a genuine quest for Collective Liberation. This is not a class but a participatory exploration of our own identities and how we veer away from what really is - our own and others' Basic Goodness.
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Shambhala Chicago
Aging as Spiritual Path: Online Book Club
with Alice Dan
September 14th—November 9th
"Old age is not for sissies!" But where do we get to share our experiences and find support to face our aging? Meditation offers a path to a healthy approach. Join our discussions on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
New Moon Stroke of Ashe Group Practice ONLINE
with David Stone
September 14th—December 12th
A New Moon, monthly gathering of warriors who have received stroke practice transmission. It is suitable for anyone who would like to refresh their practice or simply join with others in the practice. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Waking Up in Free-Fall: Bringing The Buddhist Practices of a Bodhisattva to the Bardos of Everyday Life
with Susan Chapman
September 16th—October 7th
In this course we will explore how the Buddhist teachings on the bardo can be a guide to keeping our hearts open when life seems to fall apart. Join us in person for this Shambhala Online course. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
September 17th—October 29th
Weekly group meditation (sitting and walking) with guided instruction, Dharma reading and discussion. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Heart of Recovery®
September 17th—November 5th
The Heart of Recovery® is a group meeting at the Shambhala Center focused on sharing support while bringing together contemplative practice and a commitment to sobriety. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Werma Feast
September 30th—November 4th
This feast is open to students who have received the Werma Sadhana lung. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Introduction to Chanting (Hybrid)
with Fred Schwieg
October 3rd—October 17th
What exactly is chanting? Why do we do it? How is it done? What does it mean? Join us and find out! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
LGBTQIA2S+ Meditation Group
October 4th—June 5th (2024)
LGBTQIA2S+ Meditation Group at the Shambhala Center of Minneapolis Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Training Level I - The Art of Being Human
October 7th—October 8th
Shambhala Training Level 1 - the Art of being Human is an introductory weekend program with guided meditation instruction, periods of sitting, talks, and group discussions. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate
with Barbara Wolkowitz
October 7th
Have you been trying to start a meditation practice on your own or with an app? This program helps beginners overcome common obstacles and establish a consistent practice. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
October 7th—October 8th
Through meditation practice, you will glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of your existence. You will learn how to open to yourself with gentleness and appreciation, and begin to see your potential as a genuine and compassionate human being. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
ONLINE Shambhala Level I : The Art of Being Human
October 7th—October 8th
You can now take Shambhala Level 1 Training online and join us in person at our West Loop Center for Level 2. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma: Finding Peace and Clarity
with Alice Dan & Barbara Wolkowitz & David Stone
October 8th—March 17th (2024)
This monthly Buddhist Studies program presents the Buddhist teachings from what has been called the Buddha's first turning of the wheel of dharma. These teachings focus on realizing personal liberation through understanding the causes of suffering. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Contentment In Everyday Life | Hybrid
with Rebecca McAllister
October 10th—November 7th
All are welcome as we continue to focus on the fundamentals of meditation, mindfulness and fundamental Buddhist teachings and their application to bring contentment into our everyday lives. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Warrior's Heart, Warrior's Action with Janet Solentjes
with Janet Solyntjes
October 14th—October 15th
Warrior's Heart, Warrior Action's a weekend community program with Janet Solentjes, open to everyone. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Exploring Foundational Buddhist Teachings (Hybrid)
with Khenpo Gawang
October 14th—June 8th (2024)
A nine-month, in-depth, hybrid course on foundational Buddhist teachings with Khenpo Gawang Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
The Hidden Treasure Teachings of Shambhala on Bringing Gentleness, Magic and Bravery to Your Life | Hybrid (in person and online)
with Alan Anderson
October 18th—December 3rd
The Shambhala Buddhist path of fearlessness and gentleness, envisioned for humanity's darkest times, merges the spiritual path with the wakefulness of everyday activities. Join us for this 6-week class (plus three optional practice intensives). Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Creating Benchmarks for Your Qigong Practice
with Eva Wong
October 21st—October 22nd
Having learned the basics of Qigong in levels 1-5, it is time to use them to fine tune your practice and increase awareness of your body’s physical abilities and vast energetic potential. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Warrior in the World: Shambhala Training Level III
October 28th—October 29th
Bringing the mindfulness and awareness of meditation practice into everyday life, alive to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and awake.
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Shambhala Chicago
IN-PERSON Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
October 28th—October 29th
This is the 2nd course in the Shambhala Training series. Having experienced a taste of basic goodness, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our fear. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
November Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community
November 5th
A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Training Level II - The Birth of the Warrior
November 10th—November 12th
Shambhala Training Level II - The Birth of the Warrior is a weekend program that builds on the presentation of basic goodness in Level I, and explores how habitual patterns of thinking obscure our raw brilliance and the world we live in. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
November 10th—November 12th
This second weekend retreat in the Way of Shambhala series builds on the presentation of basic goodness in Shambhala Level I, and explores how habitual ways of thinking, known as “cocoon” in Shambhala Training, obscure the raw brilliance of ourselves and Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
ONLINE Shambhala Level II : Birth of the Warrior
November 10th—November 12th
You can now take Shambhala Level 2 Training online and join us in person at our West Loop Center for Level 3. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Qigong 4 - Iron and Silk: Strengthening the Body, Cleansing the Internal Organs
with David Stone
November 11th—November 12th
Open to current students of Qigong who have completed Level 3. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Joy In Everyday Life | Hybrid
with Rebecca McAllister
November 14th—December 12th
Join us in exploring Buddhist Mahayana practices which can help us discover the true joy of life that we can find in our own life is actually about others. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
December 2nd—December 3rd
As meditation practice expands and we develop trust in basic goodness, we begin to discover confidence and personal energy to go forwards on the journey. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
January Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community
January 7th (2024)
A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Qigong 1 and 2 - Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind
January 13th—January 14th (2024)
Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the healing practice of qigong. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Qigong 5 - Limitless Qi, Limitless Consciousness
with Suzann Duquette
March 2nd—March 3rd (2024)
Open to current students of Qigong who have completed Level 4. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
March Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community
March 3rd (2024)
A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »
