We Invite You to Become a Member

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The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago offers many opportunities for sitting and walking meditation, programs on Buddhism, classes in the Way of Shambhala and Shambhala Training, and classes in Dharma Arts, such as Japanese flower arranging and contemplative photography.  It also offers a warm and committed community of people practicing meditation.

The Center is here to serve you and the hundreds of others who find benefit from these programs and activities.  The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago is staffed almost entirely by volunteers.  It takes the involvement and support of many people to keep the doors open.

In order to be a member, we ask for commitment in three areas

• A commitment to study and individual meditation practice.
• A commitment to donate time as a volunteer.  The amount of time donated and specific area(s) of volunteering will vary from person to person, depending upon their circumstances.
• A commitment to support the Center financially.  Again this will vary.

The Shambhala Chicago Center exists only because of the financial support of its friends and members. Regular monthly contributions and annual gifts allows us cover operating expenses and continue to offer meditation and the path of wariorship to our community. Individuals and families determine the level of their contribution based on their  personal circumstances. However, we offer the following financial support levels for guidance.

Participating                $20 - $39 a month
Supporting                   $40 - $69 a month
Sustaining                    $70 - $99 a month
Patron                          $100 or more a month

As a member you receive all the benefits of membership, including significant discounts on programs.

If you feel you have found a spiritual home at the Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago; if wish to deepen your connection and help us to make the Shambhala Buddhist path available to all who seek it, please consider becoming a member.

These levels are only suggested, and people can commit to whatever their personal budgets allow.

To become a member, fill out the membership form and send it in with a voided check.

For any questions on membership, you can contact Bruce Mocking,
volunteer@chicagoshambhala.org or 773-294-6938.

Shambhala, Shambhala Meditation Center, and Shambhala Center are registered service marks of Shambhala International (Varjadhatu). Shambhala Training is a registered trademark of Shambhala/Nalanda Foundation.