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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
Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong
with Jennifer O'Hara
April 1st—April 29th
Based on ancient Qigong exercises and Japanese Shiatsu exercises, Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong is a restorative series of movements that anyone can do. Continue »
What The Buddha Taught ... and how it applies today
with Shastri David Stone
April 6th
In this single day retreat, we will begin the exploration of the four marks, practice meditation and contemplation (instruction provided), dialogue, cultivate insight and engage in discussion on the topics. Continue »
Path of Mindful Parenting and Family Life
with Rob Ley, Shastri Marita Mc Laughlin, Donna Mandel, Jill Spielfogel
April 7th—May 5th
This new series offers programming for parents that is separate from children’s mindfulness classes. Children’s classes are also included. Continue »
New Meditators Group
with Barbara Wolkowitz
April 12th
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 »
Shambhala Training Level I: Feel Human Again
with Shastri Deborah Zarate
April 20th
Open to all. This mindfulness meditation retreat weekend presents the view that human beings, at their core, are fundamentally awake. Continue »
Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong
with Jennifer O'Hara
April 1st—April 29th
Based on ancient Qigong exercises and Japanese Shiatsu exercises, Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong is a restorative series of movements that anyone can do. Continue »
What The Buddha Taught ... and how it applies today
with Shastri David Stone
April 6th
In this single day retreat, we will begin the exploration of the four marks, practice meditation and contemplation (instruction provided), dialogue, cultivate insight and engage in discussion on the topics. Continue »
Path of Mindful Parenting and Family Life
with Rob Ley, Shastri Marita Mc Laughlin, Donna Mandel, Jill Spielfogel
April 7th—May 5th
This new series offers programming for parents that is separate from children’s mindfulness classes. Children’s classes are also included. Continue »
New Meditators Group
with Barbara Wolkowitz
April 12th
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 »
Shambhala Training Level I: Feel Human Again
with Shastri Deborah Zarate
April 20th
Open to all. This mindfulness meditation retreat weekend presents the view that human beings, at their core, are fundamentally awake. Continue »
