Programs
 See also Ongoing Events – in the right section – to learn about our ongoing weekly and monthly events. |
Open House Book Discussion: Sacred Path of the Warrior
with Linda Kreger & Conner Loomis
July 10th—October 9th
Join us for an evening of conversation, meditation, and learning about the Shambhala teachings, Wednesday evenings through the summer. Continue »
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana
August 16th—January 10th (2020)
Shambhala Sadhana practice is a way to celebrate and strengthen our understanding of basic goodness and enlightened society. Continue »
Avalokiteshvara Feast
August 18th
Quarterly feast practice for tantrikas who have received the Avalokiteshavara abhisheka or lung. Continue »
Werma Feast
August 20th—February 11th (2020)
Monthly Werma Feast Practice open to all who have attended Rigden Abhisheka or Kalapa Assembly. Continue »
Feast: Vajrayogini
August 25th—December 21st
Monthly Vajrayogini Sadhana feast practice, open to Sadhakas who have received the Vajrayogini Abhisheka. Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra New Moon Practice
August 30th—January 22nd (2020)
The Sadhana of Mahamudra is open to the entire Shambhala community and is practiced on or near the new moon days of the lunar calendar. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Retreat Day
September 7th
A full day of Shambhala Meditation for those who have formally received the practice, i.e. at Shambhala Meditation Weekthun or BG1 class. Continue »
Feast: Chakrasamvara
September 8th—November 7th
A feast gathering for Chakrasamvara practitioners. Continue »
Feast: Red Jambhala
September 8th—November 5th
Red Jambhala feast for participants having the corresponding empowerment. Continue »
Basic Goodness I: Who Am I?
with Shastri Robert Gailey & Liz Richardson
September 19th—October 24th
This first course in the Basic Goodness Series focuses on our understanding of self, thorugh meditation, contemplation, traditional Buddhist teachings, and Shambhala teachings on Basic Goodness. Continue »
Harvest of Peace Community Celebration
September 21st
Shambhala's annual celebration commemorating harvest, generosity, and seasonal bounty. Continue »
Being Tara: Uniting the Dharma that is Taught and the Dharma that is Experienced
with Acharya Eve Rosenthal & Basia Solarz
September 24th—October 22nd
In this series of gatherings, we will explore cultivating compassion through White Tara practice and how it can support our activity, uplift our attitude and enlarge our perspective. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Retreat Morning
October 5th
A full morning of Shambhala Meditation for those who have formally received the practice i.e. at a Shambhala Meditation Weekthun or BG1 class. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Acharya Noel McLellan
October 5th—October 6th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Continue »
Feast: Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche Sadhana of Mahamudra
October 6th
A feast gathering for authorized Sadhakas. Continue »
Opening the Umbrella: A Conference with Lady Diana Mukpo
with The Druk Sakyong Wangmo, Lady Diana Mukpo
October 11th—October 12th
Please join us for a conference led by Lady Diana Mukpo, wife of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, with other presenters, young and old, who represent the wisdom of our traditions. Continue »
Bodhisattva Vow Preparatory Class
with Linda Kreger
October 28th—November 4th
Prepare to take the Bodhisattva Vow for the first time or to renew your vows. Continue »
Refuge Vow preparatory classes
October 28th—November 4th
Preparation for taking and deciding to take the Refuge Vow. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Retreat Day
November 2nd
A full day of Shambhala Meditation for those who have formally received the practice, i.e. at Shambhala Meditation Weekthun or BG1 class. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
November 8th—November 10th
In Level 2, we explore how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. We learn how to work with fear and with the obstacles that may have arisen as meditation practice develops. Continue »
Contentment in Everyday Life
with Shastri Mary Campbell
November 14th—December 12th
This introductory class provides an exploration of genuine contentment through the study of foundational Buddhist teachings. With meditation, we can learn to appreciate ourselves and simple human experiences, free from self-aggression. Continue »
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
November 14th—December 12th
Beyond the practical approaches to dealing with fear, the Shambhala teachings address what it is like to look directly into the openness of our lives, rather than hide from our own existence. Continue »
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
with Acharya Noel McLellan
November 16th
The bodhisattva vow is a deepening commitment to put others before oneself and to work wholeheartedly for their benefit. If you have taken the vow previously, you are encouraged to attend and/or retake it. Continue »
Refuge Vow Ceremony
with Acharya Noel McLellan
November 16th
Refuge Vow Ceremony - open to the public. For those who wish to take the vow, there are preparatory classes listed separately here: https://halifax.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=404096 Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Retreat Morning
December 7th
A full morning of Shambhala Meditation for those who have formally received the practice, i.e. at a Shambhala meditation Weekthun or BG1 class. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
January 25th—January 26th (2020)
Discovering Basis Goodness in ourselves and others. A weekend of meditation instruction and practice, teachings and discussions. Continue »
Wisdom in Everyday Life
January 30th—February 27th (2020)
Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom. When we touch the world directly, we discover ordinary magic. No longer deterred or depressed by obstacles, we can include everything as part of the path and play with whatever arises. Continue »
Contentment in Everyday Life
January 30th—February 27th (2020)
This introductory class provides an exploration of genuine contentment through the study of foundational Buddhist teachings. With meditation, we can learn to appreciate ourselves and simple human experiences, free from self-aggression. Continue »
Basic Goodness 2: How Can I Help?
with Shastri Mary Campbell
March 2nd—April 6th (2020)
This course asks the question, “How can I help?” and explores our relationships with others and an aspiration to help our world. Meditation practice, talks, discussions, contemplations and experiential learning are all part of this series. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
March 6th—March 8th (2020)
In Level 2, we explore how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. We learn how to work with fear and with the obstacles that may have arisen as meditation practice develops. Continue »
Joy in Everyday Life
March 12th—April 9th (2020)
Compassion, joyous discipline, and healthy energy. Buddhist teachings on aspiring and loving action. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
April 17th—April 19th (2020)
When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with confidence and a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and alive. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart
May 15th—May 17th (2020)
As we trust further in basic goodness and dare to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world as it is. We find that we can extend ourselves to others fully with kindness. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
May 30th—May 31st (2020)
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
June 12th—June 14th (2020)
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind, a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
