Community Practice and Meditation Schedule

 

Sitting Meditation

Our open meditation practice consists of silent sitting, alternating with brief periods of walking meditation, concluding with brief chant of dedication.

First-time meditators are encouraged to attend our weekly Open House for meditation instruction.  There is no charge and no need to register.   For more information, read about the Open House or contact the centre.

Read more about meditation instruction at the centre.

 

Public Meditation Schedule

 

Weekday Meditation

Give yourself a gift of daily space. Open to all, no charge. 

Monday- Friday: 7 to 8 am, 9 to 10 am, and 5 to 6 pm.

First Friday of the Month: 7 to 9 pm

Note that the room location for evening practice may change depending on availability at the time.  Check with the receptionist when you arrive for that evening's location.

 

Sunday Morning Meditation


Every Sunday, the Shambhala Centre offers a group session of sitting practice. 

Mindfulness-awareness meditation alternates with brief periods of walking meditation, led by an experienced meditation student or instructor.  Individual meditation instruction is also available, with a meditation instructor on site.  Open to all, no charge.

Sunday mornings from 9 am to noon.

Note that the centre room location for Sunday practice may change depending on availability at the time.  Verify when you arrive for that morning's location.

 

Going further

  • Way of Shambhala - is a complete introduction to the foundations of Shambhala Buddhism.  This series of workshops and classes is an experiential overview of meditation practices, wisdom teachings, contemplative arts, and physical dissciplines rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhism. 

    Read more
    about Way of Shambhala.

  • Sadhana of Mahamudra  - In this powerful hour-long practice, we chant a liturgy composed by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, which connects us with the Kagyü and Nyingma lineages of enlightened Vajrayana Buddhist teachers.  

    Conducted on the full and new moon of every month. Open to all. 
    Refer to the Centre calendar for upcoming dates.

  • Maitri Bhavana - Meditation practice for those that are critically ill.

    Sundays at 10 am (as scheduled), included in Sunday Morning Meditation.  Refer to the Centre newsletter for upcoming dates.

 

Advanced Group Practice (limited attendance)

Open only to students who have met study and practice pre-requisites

 

Sadhana Practice and Feasts - please refer to the Centre calendar or Centre newsletter.

 

Learn more about meditation and buddhism at shambhala.org
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