All Programs
Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong
with Jennifer O'Hara
June 3rd—June 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 »
Midsummer's Day Shambhala Community Picnic on the Roof
June 22nd
On Saturday, June 22, 2019, we'll celebrate the arrival of summer with a potluck picnic, on the roof. Continue »
Nyinthun/Daylong Meditation Retreat
June 23rd
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
A Cross-Zen Dialogue
June 28th
Three prominent teachers from different Chan/Zen Buddhist traditions will share their lineages' teachings and have a dialogue with all. Bring your questions and meet new Dharma friends from other sanghas! Continue »
Learn to Meditate
with Barbara Wolkowitz
June 29th
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 »
Educator gathering with Shastris
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin & Shastri David Stone
June 30th
A gathering for teachers, meditation instructors, guides, and leaders Continue »
Meridian Touch Japanese Qigong
with Jennifer O'Hara
July 1st—July 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 »
Governing Council Meeting
July 1st
Open to all Shambhala Chicago community members. Learn about center operations, governance, and the leadership path. Continue »
Contentment in Everyday Life: I'm Good Just As I Am
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin & William O'Brien
July 13th—August 3rd
Open to all. This 4-week course provides a further exploration of mindfulness meditation, along with foundational Buddhist teachings. Continue »
[OFFSITE] White Tara: A Soothing Practice for Difficult Times
with Shastri Marita McLaughlin
July 14th
Join the Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group for a White Tara practice day. This day-long retreat introduces the short daily practice of White Tara, one of the most famous bodhisattvas of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Continue »
Film Screening - The Human Element
July 19th
Join us for a screening of THE HUMAN ELEMENT, which follows environmental photographer James Balog on his quest to highlight Americans on the frontlines of climate change, inspiring us to re-evaluate our relationship with the natural world. Continue »
Learn to Meditate
with Larry Wolf
August 3rd
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 »
Taoist Qigong Level 3
with Shastri David Stone
August 10th—August 11th
Open to current students of Taoist Qigong who have completed Level 2. Continue »
Shambhala Art Part 4: The Power of Display
with Rebekah Younger & Miriam Hall
August 31st—September 1st
Styles of creative and personal expression are explored in this program using the mandala of the five elements, earth, water, fire, wind and space. Continue »
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
September 22nd
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
Taoist Qigong Level 4
with Shastri David Stone
October 5th—October 6th
Open to current students of Taoist Qigong who have completed Level 3. Continue »
Taoist Qigong Level 5
with Eva Wong
November 2nd—November 3rd
In Level 5 you'll continue on the path of internal and external strengthening by learning the 3 remaining Wudang Shan Five Animal Forms and completing the Immortals Guide and Red Phoenix. Continue »
Nyinthun / Daylong Meditation Retreat
December 22nd
All are welcome to join this day of meditation practice; morning, afternoon, and evening sessions; partial attendance is fine. Continue »
