All Programs
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Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong
with Jennifer O'Hara
January 6th—January 27th
Based on ancient Qigong exercises and Japanese Shiatsu exercises, Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong is a restorative series of movements that anyone can do. Continue »
Sexual Harm, Trauma and the Healing Journey
January 11th—May 9th
A series of talks to promote understanding of sexual trauma and healing in our community. Open to all; Shambhala Educators are especially encouraged to attend. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level I: Waking up to Who We are
with Acharya Eric Spiegel & Barbara Wolkowitz
January 17th—January 18th - Date postponed or cancelled
In this workshop, students are introduced to the idea of basic goodness and the practice of meditation in a supportive, social environment. The weekend includes meditation practice, discussion, and individual meetings with meditation instructors. Continue »
The Wish Fulfilling Jewel: Developing a Dharmic Approach to Money, Wealth and Generosity
with Acharya Eric Spiegel
January 19th
Open to all. Acharya Spiegel will consider our relationship to wealth and money, as well as generosity. Continue »
Vajrayana Practice Day
with Acharya Eric Spiegel
January 20th
Acharya Spiegel will spend the morning in practice and conversation with Vajrayana Students. In the afternoon we will practice with Kurukulla for those who have received this practice. Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra
with Alice Dan
January 22nd
All are welcome to this monthly Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
New Meditators Group
January 24th
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 Art Part 5 - Art in Everyday Life
with Rebekah Younger & Miriam Hall
January 25th—January 26th
This class explores using the four actions, Pacifying, Enriching, Magnetizing and Destroying to work with obstacles in the creative process and life. The program will end with a Feast of the Four Actions, open to the community at large. Continue »
Feast of the Four Actions
with Rebekah Younger & Miriam Hall
January 26th
An evening celebration for the entire community to honor the graduates of the Shambhala Art Program and experience their final project an environmental installation of the Four Actions (Karmas) Pacifying, Enriching, Magnetizing and Destroying Continue »
Sexual Harm, Trauma and Healing
February 1st
The second in a series of talks to promote understanding of sexual trauma and healing in our community. Open to all; Shambhala Educators are especially encouraged to attend. Continue »
Learn to Meditate
with Barbara Wolkowitz
February 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 »
The Joy of Letting Go with Ani Pema Chodron
February 2nd—March 8th
A new online video course from Shambhala Publications, “The Joy of Letting Go,” is led by Acharya Pema Chodron, beloved Shambhala teacher, author, and Buddhist nun. Release fear, dissolve expectations, and embrace an open-hearted life. Continue »
Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong
with Jennifer O'Hara
February 3rd—February 24th
Based on ancient Qigong exercises and Japanese Shiatsu exercises, Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong is a restorative series of movements that anyone can do. Continue »
Qigong Levels 1 + 2
with Shastri David Stone
February 8th—February 9th
In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind. Physical health and mental well-being are closely aligned.
Begin your journey of health and well-being in Qigong Levels 1+2. Continue »
Coming to Your Senses: An Introduction to Shambhala Art
with Rebekah Younger & Paul Romejko
February 15th
Coming to Your Senses: An Introduction to Shambhala Art explores the fertile ground of connecting to our sense perceptions and meditative mind for creative expression. Continue »
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Shastri David Stone
February 16th
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Shambhala Day 2020
February 24th
Please join us as we celebrate Shambhala Day and begin The Year of the Iron Mouse! All are warmly welcome. Continue »
Sexual Harm, Trauma and Healing
February 29th
The third in a series of talks to promote understanding of sexual trauma and healing in our community. Open to all; Shambhala Educators are especially encouraged to attend. Continue »
Shambhala Day 2020 Recorded Address
March 1st
The recorded worldwide Shambhala roll call and broadcast from Shambhala Day (February 24, 2020) will be replayed during the discussion period this Sunday. Continue »
Seeing Things as They Are: Shambhala Art Part Two
with Rebekah Younger & Paul Romejko
March 21st
Seeing Things as They Are: Shambhala Art Part Two looks more closely at the process of perception and how our thinking influences our perceptions. Continue »
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
March 22nd
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level II: The Warrior Awakes
March 28th—March 29th
This is the second course in the Shambhala Training series. Having experienced a taste of basic goodness, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our fear. Continue »
Kado: Rigden School of Ikebana
with Artist to the Court Marcia Shibata
April 3rd—April 5th
This will be a very special and unique weekend program on the ancient art of Kado. Discover and cultivate the source of creativity, and learn how to express that in flower arranging. Kado is a meditative, contemplative understanding of self, nature, space Continue »
Sexual Harm, Trauma and Healing
April 11th
The fourth in a series of talks to promote understanding of sexual trauma and healing in our community. Open to all; Shambhala Educators are especially encouraged to attend. Continue »
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Shastri David Stone
April 12th
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
The Creative Process: Shambhala Art Part Three
with Rebekah Younger & Paul Romejko
May 2nd—May 3rd
Shambhala Art Part Three explores the creative process through the lens of the ancient Chinese principles of Heaven, Earth and Human, using calligraphy and object arranging. Continue »
Sexual Harm, Trauma and Healing
May 9th
A series of talks to promote understanding of sexual trauma and healing in our community. Open to all; Shambhala Educators are especially encouraged to attend. Continue »
Creating Benchmarks for Your Qigong Practice
with Eva Wong
September 12th—September 13th
Having learned the basics of Qigong in levels 1-5, it is time to use them to fine tune your practice and increase awareness of your body’s physical abilities and vast energetic potential. Continue »
