Introductory

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

LGBTQIA2S+ Meditation Group

October 18th—June 18th (2025)

LGBTQIA2S+ Meditation Group at the Shambhala Center of Minneapolis Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee

Open Meditation | In Person and Online

with Alan Anderson

January 3rd—December 18th

Join us Wednesday evenings for group meditation practice, teaching and discussion. All are welcome. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee

Heart of Recovery | Online

January 4th—December 26th

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 | In Person and Online

January 6th—December 28th

Join us Saturday mornings for meditation, reading, discussion, and social gathering. All are welcome. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee

Morning Meditation & Qigong | Online

with Alan Anderson

March 8th—November 25th

Start each Monday and Friday with 30 minutes of Qigong and meditation practice. All are welcome. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee

Open Meditation | In Person

March 26th—December 17th

Join us Tuesday evenings for group meditation practice, reading and discussion. All are welcome. Continue »

Shambhala Center of Madison

Sadhana of Mahamudra - Online Only - Friday November 15 at 7:00 PM

with Lora Wiggins

April 24th—November 15th

Our next Sadhana of Mahamudra practice session is 7:00 pm Friday November 15, online in the Shambhala Madison Zoom room Continue »

Shambhala Chicago

Aging as Spiritual Path: Online Book Club

with Alice Dan

August 8th—December 12th

"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 Meditation Center of Minneapolis

Saturday Morning Book Salon - at the Center

August 31st—December 28th

Take a moment to begin your weekend with a break from chores and dive into a good book. Continue »

Shambhala Chicago

The Second Turning of the Wheel of Dharma: Practicing Compassion and Emptiness

with Alice Dan & Barbara Wolkowitz & David Stone

October 20th—March 16th (2025)

Join us monthly on Sunday afternoons to explore the Buddha's teachings on sunyata (Emptiness), Bodhicitta (Awakened Heart), the life of the bodhisattva and the joy of helping others. Continue »

Shambhala Chicago

Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion In Person

November 3rd—December 29th

We welcome all to join us for Sunday meditation practice and dharma discussion! Come when you can, stay for the whole morning, or leave when you need to. Doors open at 9:30 am. Continue »

Shambhala Chicago

Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion ONLINE

with Alice Dan

November 3rd—December 29th

Weekly group meditation (sitting and walking) with guided instruction; Dharma reading and discussion. Continue »

Shambhala Chicago

Heart of Recovery®

November 3rd—December 29th

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 Chicago

Queer Dharma

November 3rd—December 29th

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

November 5th—December 31st

Join us on your lunch break in the West Loop to meditate on Tuesdays Continue »

Shambhala Chicago

Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE

with Barbara Wolkowitz & Ann Shillinglaw

November 5th—December 10th

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

November 5th—December 10th

Join us for meditation in person at the Chicago Shambhala Center. Newcomers welcome and instruction given. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

Shambhala Training Level 1 - The Art of Being Human

with Patrick Dallas

November 9th—November 10th

Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Beginners are welcome to this introduction to the Shambhala path. Continue »

Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center

Sunday Open House & Dharma Talk

November 17th

Curious about Cleveland Shambhala? Now's your chance to find out! Continue »

Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center

Learn to Meditate (Online)

November 20th

Are you interested in learning about meditation or looking for a refresher? This ONLINE course is or you. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

The Sadhana of Mahamudra: a Talk and Practice

with Patrick Dallas

December 4th

The Sadhana of Mahamudra is a practice for difficult times. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee

Young Meditators Pop-Up | In Person

December 6th

Practice with your peers! Young adults, join us Friday night for meditation, qigong, and socializing. No experience necessary! Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

Introduction to Meditation

with Patrick Dallas

December 7th

A half day introductory course in meditation, open to all. Continue »

Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center

Learn to Meditate (Online)

December 11th

Are you interested in learning about meditation or looking for a refresher? This ONLINE course is or you. Continue »

Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center

Sunday Open House & Dharma Talk

December 15th

Curious about Cleveland Shambhala? Now's your chance to find out! Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee

Winter Reset & Retreat | In Person and Online

with Alan Anderson

December 26th—December 30th

Join us for a guided meditation retreat, from a single session to all five days. Continue »

Shambhala Chicago

Winter Meditation Retreat: Connection, Compassion, Curiosity

December 27th—December 31st

We are offering meditation and contemplative practices to face today’s realities and inspire us on the path of Enlightened Society! Join us for the full five or however many days you can. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

Sunday Nyinthun - A Day of Practice and Community

January 5th—November 2nd (2025)

A day long retreat, open to everyone. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

Way of Shambhala: Contentment in Everyday Life - at the Center

with Patrick Dallas & Susan Engel

January 7th—February 4th (2025)

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 »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

Winter Pema Chodron Class: Strength in Vulnerability via ZOOM (part 1)

February 18th—March 25th (2025)

"The most powerful place for connecting with the infinite, the ultimate, or the absolute—the most everyday, mundane opportunity for that is vulnerability." Pema Chodron Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

Winter Pema Chodron Class: Strength in Vulnerability via ZOOM (part 2)

April 8th—May 13th (2025)

"The most powerful place for connecting with the infinite, the ultimate, or the absolute—the most everyday, mundane opportunity for that is vulnerability." Pema Chodron Continue »