All Programs
Click on categories at right to see particular types of programs.
What the Buddha Taught: Lojong - Training the Mind & Cultivating Loving Kindness Study Group + Meditation (Tues) ONLINE
with Stephen Burns, Larry Wolf, Barbara Wolkowitz, Alice Dan
March 17th—December 29th
This study group will read, study, and contemplate the 52 slogans that are part of the Mahayana teachings of Lojong, or Training the Mind. There will also be a period for meditation. See schedule in full description. Continue »
What the Buddha Taught Study Group ONLINE (Alternate Sundays)
with Barbara Wolkowitz
March 22nd—December 27th
This study group will read, study, and contemplate the 52 slogans that are part of the Mahayana teachings of Lojong, or Training the Mind. By training the mind, we mean that we reflect on our thoughts and behavior as a means of reversing our habitual tend Continue »
Heart of Recovery ONLINE
May 3rd—December 27th
The Heart of Recovery is a group meeting at the Shambhala Center focused on sharing support while bringing together contemplative practice and a commitment to sobriety. Continue »
Sunday Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
July 5th—December 27th
Sitting Meditation Practice will begin with a brief opening chant, a short guided introduction to meditation, and 2 sessions with a break for movement. Discussion follows, questions welcome. Please register to receive the zoom link for participation. Continue »
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
October 7th—December 2nd
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is an eight-week course designed to teach participants how to improve the quality of their lives as they work with various types of stress. Continue »
Understanding the Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
October 27th—November 24th
Introduction, overview and examination of the Sadhana of Mahamudra, mixed with weekend practice opportunities. Continue »
The Mindful Artist with Uché Elueze - ONLINE
October 31st—November 14th
This series of workshops will explore high performance psychology/states and what it means to perform and embody "flow state". In other words, what it means to be "in the zone" or "consciously unconscious”. Continue »
Learn to Meditate ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz
November 7th
Ideal for beginners as well as students who want to work on stabilizing their meditation, this program gives you the essential techniques and reasons for meditation practice in everyday life. Continue »
Chicago Shambhala Governing Council Meeting ONLINE
November 13th
Shambhala Chicago Governing Council meetings are open to members of the Chicago Shambhala Center. We welcome your presence! Continue »
Motivation and the Path of Meditation (Online)
with Acharya Richard John
November 14th
Acharya Richard John returns! A favorite teacher of the sangha will be leading a meditation session, talk and discussion from 9AM-noon on Saturday November 14. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being Human (Online)
with Shastri David Stone & Margaret James
November 20th—November 21st
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
November 22nd
All are welcome to this new moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Chicago Shambhala Governing Council Meeting ONLINE
December 4th
Shambhala Chicago Governing Council meetings are open to members of the Chicago Shambhala Center. We welcome your presence! Continue »
Creating Benchmarks for Your Qigong Practice
with Eva Wong
May 1st—May 2nd (2021)
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 »
