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The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago is part of an international community of over 200 centers. The center offers programs and classes in mindfulness meditation and

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Bridge the gap between personal practice and stepping outward to engage with our world. More...

Regular Sitting Groups

Sunday Morning Sit
Tuesday Night Open House
Queer Dharma - RogersP
Queer Dharma - HydeP
Mindfulness UniverCity
Des Plaines Monday Nights
Hyde Park Thursday Nights Oak Park Monday Nights Welcome to Shambhala!

Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago
7331 N Sheridan Rd,
Chicago IL 60626
773-743-8147 (Voice)
info@chicagoshambhala.org

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Contemplative creativity approaches the creative process, and its product-art, by way of a meditative discipline. We are encouraged to see things as they are, rather than just how we think or imagine they are, and to express ourselves with that awareness. Contemplation, meditation, and creativity are profound and are available to everyone. Through discovery and play, with the stillness of meditation as our basic ground, we experience creativity as the essence of all mindful activity. This practice, as expressed in the Shambhala Art curriculum, is simply a very good method for exploring these themes. Read More

JUL 23 - AUG 3 2012 - a 2 week program. Children will make art & friends while learning about drawing, painting, printmaking, dance, photography, performance, story telling, and more. Learn More About the Camp.

Upcoming Programs:

Contemplative Creativity: Shambhala Art 1 & 2
January 28th - January 29th
Contemplation, meditation, and creativity are profound and and are available to everyone.
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Way of Shambhala: Level 2
February 3rd - February 5th
This is the 2nd course in the Shambhala Training series.
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Way of Shambhala II: Lojong
February 5th - February 12th
Lojong (literally, "mind training") practice is a way to transform deep-seated patterns and bring compassion, clarity and peace.
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Warriorship In Action - A Merit Exchange Program
February 9th
The Merit Exchange is sponsoring a conversation led by Shastri Marita McLaughlin to explore the meaning of service, and to honor Vaclav Haval, former President of the Czech Republic, example of warriorship.
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Werma Feast for Vajrayana Practioners
February 11th

Shambhala Day - Year of the Water Dragon
February 22nd
Shambhala Day marks the beginning of the new year of the Water Dragon and is one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. Members and friends are invited to join us for our annual New Year's Celebration!
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Shambhala Day Banquet and Ball
February 25th
Shambhala Ball at the Historic Dank House
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