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For over 40 years, the Shambhala Meditation Center has offered Chicagoans the opportunity to work with their minds and hearts through meditation. Our mission is to inspire an awake and compassionate society through personal and collective transformation.
We offer public meditation classes, mindfulness training workshops, and a wide range of teachings from the Shambhala Buddhist tradition.
Featured Programs
Introduction to Mindfulness for Children & Families: 6 week Course
with Rob Ley
November 4th—December 9th
This class will provide a child-friendly introduction to mindfulness and include short meditation sessions, movement, and creative projects. Continue »
Contentment in Everyday Life
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Keith Spielfogel
November 7th—December 12th
Open to all. This 5-week course provides a further exploration of mindfulness meditation, along with foundational Buddhist teachings. Continue »
Community Gathering - Online
November 13th
An online gathering to continue the conversation concerning initiatives to address misconduct and harm in the Shambhala community. Continue »
New Meditators Group
with Barbara Wolkowitz
November 16th
Looking to connect with other meditators? Join us for New Meditators Group on Friday evening. We will explore issues related to meditation practice, especially for people of all ages who are newer to meditation. Continue »
Werma Group Practice Day (Online Option)
November 24th
One of many community-driven retreats focusing solely on Werma practice. All who have received authorization to practice Werma Sadhana are welcome! Continue »
Introduction to Mindfulness for Children & Families: 6 week Course
with Rob Ley
November 4th—December 9th
This class will provide a child-friendly introduction to mindfulness and include short meditation sessions, movement, and creative projects. Continue »
Contentment in Everyday Life
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Keith Spielfogel
November 7th—December 12th
Open to all. This 5-week course provides a further exploration of mindfulness meditation, along with foundational Buddhist teachings. Continue »
Community Gathering - Online
November 13th
An online gathering to continue the conversation concerning initiatives to address misconduct and harm in the Shambhala community. Continue »
New Meditators Group
with Barbara Wolkowitz
November 16th
Looking to connect with other meditators? Join us for New Meditators Group on Friday evening. We will explore issues related to meditation practice, especially for people of all ages who are newer to meditation. Continue »
Werma Group Practice Day (Online Option)
November 24th
One of many community-driven retreats focusing solely on Werma practice. All who have received authorization to practice Werma Sadhana are welcome! Continue »
