- Note that the centre is currently closed – except for Sunday morning meditation and selected events. When we do re-open, note that:
- Room location for meditation practice – may change depending on availability at the time. Please check for room location, when you arrive at the centre.
- Weather conditions & closures – our centre follows the HRM School Closure Policy, based on weather conditions. If they are closed – we are closed.
Open Meditation
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Halifax Shambhala Centre location will be CLOSED until further notice, with exceptions for specific meditations and events.
– Online meditation – unless others noted, all meditation sessions, gatherings, and classes are taking place online using Zoom. Please refer to the programs listing for more information.
Learn to Meditate
All are welcome, whether experienced or new to meditation, and warmly encouraged to attend our public meditations. This is an opportunity to receive meditation instruction, participate in discussions, and to meet others interested in meditation. Each public meditation is led by a time-keeper and is free, open to all. Meditation instruction is available, as indicated below.
- Sunday morning meditation – includes mindfulness-awareness meditation, alternating with brief periods of walking meditation. You may participate in all or part of that.
– When: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
– Where: Halifax Shambhala Centre (in person)*
– For more information – Sunday Open Meditation
* PLEASE NOTE: Provincial Covid restrictions are currently allowing us to go back to having around 12-15 people at a time in the Centre shrine room. On January 3rd, we resume in-person Sunday meditation and will not be offering Sunday meditation on Zoom.
NOTE:
Contact us for more information or find our location here.
You are also welcome to participate at other Shambhala meditation groups in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Atlantic Canada.
