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 »