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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
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 »
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
November 25th
The Shambhala Sadhana practice is the centerpiece of monthly community gatherings on, or near, each full moon. Continue »
Governing Council Meeting
December 1st
Open to all Shambhala Chicago community members. Learn about center operations, governance, and the leadership path. Continue »
Learn to Meditate
with Larry Wolf
December 1st
Ideal for beginners as well as students who want to work on stabilizing their meditation, this half day program gives you the essential techniques and reasons for meditation practice in everyday life. 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 »
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
November 25th
The Shambhala Sadhana practice is the centerpiece of monthly community gatherings on, or near, each full moon. Continue »
Governing Council Meeting
December 1st
Open to all Shambhala Chicago community members. Learn about center operations, governance, and the leadership path. Continue »
Learn to Meditate
with Larry Wolf
December 1st
Ideal for beginners as well as students who want to work on stabilizing their meditation, this half day program gives you the essential techniques and reasons for meditation practice in everyday life. Continue »
