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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Book Study
"Our 'original mind' includes everything within itself. It is always rich and sufficient within itself. You should not lose your self-sufficient state of mind. This does not mean a closed mind, but actually an empty mind and a ready mind. If your mind is empty, it is…
Wisdom of the Lineages
Wisdom of the Lineages with Linda Lewis October 27-December 8, Sundays, 2-3:30pm (6 classes) An exploration of the life stories and teachings of the Buddha and the subsequent lineage holders of the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Shambhala traditions, along with that of the Ancestral Sovereigns,…
Finding Refuge in the Storm
Tuesdays, Nov. 5 – Dec. 10, 6:30-8:00 pm Hosted by Wisdom Flame at the Halifax Shambhala Centre. As global crises escalate, many of us are searching for spaces of refuge, in our communities and within ourselves. How can we access and embody true refuge? How can we work with feelings of anxiety, …
The Art of Being Human: Introduction to Meditation
Through the practice of meditation, we discover a way to work with our thoughts and connect to the present moment. In this moment, we can discover a feeling of unconditional goodness. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate…
Plan Your Visit
directions, public transit, and parking
We are located walking distance from downtown Halifax, near several main bus routes, including the 1, 4, 7a, 7b, 10, & 29.
Parking directly in front of the Centre is currently only legal after 6pm and on weekends, as dictated by the City. We are working to relax these restrictions. On-street parking can be found in the surrounding area.
What to bring and what not to bring
Meditation is easiest when you’re wearing clothes that you feel comfortable moving in and sitting in – be that in a chair or on a meditation cushion.
We strive to be a scent-free environment. In order to care for community members with serious allergies, please do not use products with ingredients like “fragrance,” “parfum,” or other indications of scents.
Please bring your travel mug and/or your water bottle. Help our community avoid single-use plastic bottles, please.
Shambhala Centre, 1084, Tower Road, South End, Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y5, Canada
Physical Accessibility
The building is wheelchair accessible from a ramp on the right-hand (North) side of the building. Ring the side doorbell and someone will open the door from the inside.
Accessible, gendered washrooms can be accessed by an elevator to the lower floor.
If you need onsite parking relating to a physical accommodation, like wheelchair access, please contact the Centre ahead of time to make arrangements.
Online Accessibility
Many of the classes, programs, and events at the Centre are offered online. You can filter the list of event or the calendar to show only online and hybrid events.