Way of Shambhala

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

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 »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

Education for Meditation Instructors Part 2

May 4th

Weekend 2 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 online, or join our local group at the center. Continue »

Shambhala Chicago

Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of The Warrior

with Barbara Wolkowitz

May 18th—May 19th

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 Center of Madison

Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II

June 1st

This full day retreat is ideal for understanding how we bring the insight from our meditation practice more fully into our life and the world around us. It is open to both new and experienced meditators. No prerequisites are necessary. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

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 »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis

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 »

Shambhala Chicago

Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World

with Alice Dan

August 10th—August 11th

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 Chicago

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human

with Barbara Wolkowitz

August 24th—August 25th

This program captures the heart of Shambhala—the view that human beings are fundamentally good and awake and that this capacity can be cultivated and strengthened through meditation, reflection and personal conduct. Continue »