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Spend 2024 with Pema Chödrön
Join us in person for 4 live video calls with beloved Buddhist author and teacher, PemaChödrön over the course of the year. During these 75-minute calls, Pema will takequestions from people around the world. Halifax Shambhala Centre will host a group viewing of these video…
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,…
Sadhana of Mahamudra Monthly Group Practice
The Sadhana of Mahamudra is a chanted group practice that was introduced to the Shambhala community in the early 1970’s by its author and the founder of Shambhala, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The liturgy contains a vivid description of the obstacles presented by physical,…
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, …
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Sunday Sitting
Weekly in-person Sunday meditation. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the shrine room. You may join for all or part of the three hour session. There is an optional opportunity for conversation during the last 15 minutes of the…
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Thursday Meditation & Discussion
Join us on Thursdays from September through May for an hour of meditation and a short reading. This will be followed by a half-hour discussion where we share experiences and explore insights. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, all are welcome to participate….
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Sunday Sitting
Weekly in-person Sunday meditation. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the shrine room. You may join for all or part of the three hour session. There is an optional opportunity for conversation during the last 15 minutes of the…
Kyudo Class
Kyudo is a livelong path of constant learning. That’s why having hands-on instruction is vital. We hold classes every second Sunday 6-8pm. If you are curious, drop by just before 6pm to observe. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions! Follow…
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Thursday Meditation & Discussion
Join us on Thursdays from September through May for an hour of meditation and a short reading. This will be followed by a half-hour discussion where we share experiences and explore insights. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, all are welcome to participate….
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Solstice Candlelight Ceremony
Solstice Candlelight Ceremony Saturday, December 21, at 5 pm The Candlelight Ceremonay is a celebration of the Winter Solstice in the Shambhala tradition. This is a time of year when the days have been getting shorter and shorter, but now will begin to grow longer again, so we celebrate the …
Sunday Sitting
Weekly in-person Sunday meditation. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the shrine room. You may join for all or part of the three hour session. There is an optional opportunity for conversation during the last 15 minutes of the…
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Thursday Meditation & Discussion
Join us on Thursdays from September through May for an hour of meditation and a short reading. This will be followed by a half-hour discussion where we share experiences and explore insights. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, all are welcome to participate….
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Holiday Meditation Retreat
This five-day retreat is a rare opportunity to practice shamatha and vipashyana with sangha. Come away with inspiration for a calm and refreshed new year! Led by Richard Peisinger and June Crow What Do You Need To Know? Meditation instruction will be given. This will be a mostly silent…
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Sunday Sitting
Weekly in-person Sunday meditation. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the shrine room. You may join for all or part of the three hour session. There is an optional opportunity for conversation during the last 15 minutes of the…
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Thursday Meditation & Discussion
Join us on Thursdays from September through May for an hour of meditation and a short reading. This will be followed by a half-hour discussion where we share experiences and explore insights. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, all are welcome to participate….
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Evening Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 5-6 pm. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
Daily Morning Meditation
Daily in-person meditation, 7-8 am. All are welcome to come for silent sitting meditation alternating with walking meditation, in the Main Shrine Room. You may join for all or part of the hour session. No registration is necessary.
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.