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Community Practice and Meditation
Schedule
Sitting Meditation
Our open meditation practice consists of silent sitting,
alternating with brief periods of walking meditation, and in the evenings,
concluding with chanting.
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 space at the end of the day. Come to the Centre for an hour of sitting practice of meditation. Open to all, no charge.
Monday- Friday: 7 to 8 am, 9 to 10 am, and 5 to 6 pm.
Friday: 7 to 9 pm
Note that the centre 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. Meditation instruction is often available. Open to all, no charge.
Sunday mornings from 9 am to 11 am OR 12 pm.
(See Centre calendar for exact times.)
Note that the centre room location for Sunday practice may change depending on availability at the time. Check 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.
- Sukhavati - Meditation practice and service for those that have recently passed away.
Sundays at 11:30 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.
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