Ongoing Offerings

Our center offers a rich array of weekly ongoing offerings free to the public. No prior meditation experience required to attend. Most programs offer meditation instruction upon request. All are welcome.

Open Public Sitting Hours

Sundays 9:00am – 12:00pm, Tea & Cookies Social 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Meditation Instruction available on Sundays between 10:00am – 12:00pm or by appointment. This is an opportunity to explore any questions about meditation or the center.

Shambhala Cafe

The first Saturday of every month, 9:30am – 11:00am

A warm introduction to the Shambhala Center through a monthly gathering to share food, meditation, discussion and social time.

  • Sitting at 9:30am
  • Social Introduction @ 10:00am
  • Reading – a selection from a contemporary teacher
  • Discussion – reflections on the reading and life
  • Closing by 11:00am

 

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Introductory

MidWeek Dharma

November 8th—August 14th

WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS (except Jan 31 & Feb 7)) Revitalize yourself with a drop-in community of meditation practitioners - new and old! Meditation practice, instruction and dharma presentation followed by discussion. Continue »

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

with Daniel Brown

February 19th—March 18th

The Buddha taught the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as the essential first meditation practice on the path. Basic to all streams of Buddhism, these methods are essential for developing awareness of one’s inner and outer reality: body, speech, and mind. Continue »

Shambhala Morning

March 9th—December 13th (2025)

Café and Meditation Instruction Every Second Saturday of the month 9:30 - 11 Join us for lively discussion and practice Continue »

Taming the Mind

March 25th—April 22nd

Meditation practice makes sense as we learn, in a personally meaningful way, the value of becoming increasingly familiar with, and friendly towards, ourselves. Continue »

Karma and the 12 Nidanas

with Charlotte Brodie

April 29th—May 27th

Liberation from the Cycle of Suffering; Buddhist Teachings on Karma and the 12 Nidanas. This series of classes will explore these fundamental teachings of Buddhism and how to incorporate them in our lives. Continue »