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Welcome to the Halifax Shambhala Centre

Here at our local Halifax Shambhala Centre, we are committed to offering teachings on meditation with the view of fundamental worthiness and goodness.  All are welcome!

Mission Statement

Please join us for Open Sitting every Sunday, starting at 9am!

We have a delightful group of volunteers at our reception desk, who aim to be here to welcome you for self-directed practice, Monday through Friday from noon until 3pm. If our flags are out, come on in!

View Calendar for all scheduled events.

Featured Programs and Events (more »)

Spend 2024 with Pema Chödrön

January 7th—October 13th

Join us in person for 4 live video calls with beloved Buddhist author and teacher, Pema Chödrön over the course of the year. During these 75-minute calls, Pema will take questions from people around the world. Continue »

Monthly New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra

January 11th—June 6th

This practice will be offered both in-person at either the HSC or KCCL, as well as, online on Ocean. Continue »

KTGR Sadhana of Mahamudra Feast

January 13th—October 19th

For those authorized for this practice. The feast will be in-person in the Main Shrine Room. Continue »

Vajrayogini Feast

February 3rd—May 4th

Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at HSC Feast begins at 2pm in the Main Shrine Room This practice is for Vajrayogini practitioners only*** Continue »

Fireside Chat

February 25th—April 13th

All are invited to Fireside Discussions on Self Governance at the HSC. Continue »

 

Ongoing Events

 

  • Winter Director Newsletter

    Welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon   Wood symbolizes humanity’s aspiration for growth, vision, creativity, and flexibility.  The Dragon represents power, generosity, and compassion.   THERE IS NO THEY “We are the ones we have been waiting for.” Change just keeps happening.  It seems one cannot hold onto anything at all!  But is it … Continue 

  • Autumnal Director Newsletter

    Burning Bush in front of HSC Thanksgiving…. giving thanks…. living in gratitude.  We, as a Community, have much to be grateful for.  We have heard the dharma from Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, and a multitude of other revered teachers.  We live in Kalapa.  We get to practice together in powerful shrine rooms in … Continue 

 

About Us

The Halifax Shambhala Centre is part of international community of urban and rural meditation centres, offering public meditation, a curriculum of Shambhala Buddhist teachings, and a variety of educational, artistic, cultural, family and community activities that help people of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humour.  More »