All Programs
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Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong
with Jennifer O'Hara
December 2nd—December 30th
Based on ancient Qigong exercises and Japanese Shiatsu exercises, Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong is a restorative series of movements that anyone can do. Continue »
Learn to Meditate
with Barbara Wolkowitz
December 8th
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
December 13th
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 »
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Shastri David Stone
December 22nd
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra
with Alice Dan
December 28th
All are welcome to this monthly Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Ecstatic Dance
December 28th
Ecstatic Dance is for the celebration of self expression, connection with supportive and cooperative community, and being just how and who you are. Continue »
What the Buddha Taught: Debrief & Review
with Shastri David Stone & Shastri Marita McLaughlin
January 5th (2020)
How have our Buddhist Study Groups been going? We’ll review the early teachings of the Buddha, and gather input for further planning. Continue »
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
January 12th (2020)
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level I: Waking up to Who We are
with Acharya Eric Spiegel & Shastri Marita McLaughlin
January 17th—January 18th (2020)
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 (2020)
A Community Practice Day with Acharya Eric Spiegel. Continue »
Vajrayana Practice Day
with Acharya Eric Spiegel
January 20th (2020)
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 (2020)
All are welcome to this monthly Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Art Part 5 - Art in Everyday Life
with Rebekah Younger & Miriam Hall
January 25th—January 26th (2020)
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, graduation and offerings from participants that is Continue »
Feast of the Four Actions
with Rebekah Younger & Miriam Hall
January 26th (2020)
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 »
The Joy of Letting Go with Ani Pema Chodron
February 2nd—March 8th (2020)
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 »
Qigong Levels 1 + 2
with Shastri David Stone
February 8th—February 9th (2020)
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 »
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
February 16th (2020)
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Spring Kado Retreat: The Way of Flowers
with Artist to the Court Marcia Shibata
April 3rd—April 5th (2020)
This will be a very special and unique weekend program on the ancient art of Kado. Kado was the name used in China for the contemplative art of flower arranging, or, "The Way of Flowers.” When this practice made its way to Japan, it becam Continue »
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Shastri David Stone
April 12th (2020)
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Creating Benchmarks for Your Qigong Practice
with Eva Wong
September 12th—September 13th (2020)
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 »
