Programs for Great Lakes USA Region
Shambhala Chicago
What the Buddha Taught Study Group ONLINE (Alternate Sundays)
with Barbara Wolkowitz
March 22nd—December 27th
This study group will read, study, and contemplate the 52 slogans that are part of the Mahayana teachings of Lojong, or Training the Mind. By training the mind, we mean that we reflect on our thoughts and behavior as a means of reversing our habitual tend Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Community Gathering: Opening the Circle
April 10th—July 10th
Lexington Shambhala Community Gathering: Opening the Circle Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
The Power of an Open Question (ONLINE RECORDING)
with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel
April 22nd—September 22nd
When we ask an open question, the mind becomes naturally curious and engaged, creating a fertile environment for learning, creativity, and clear discernment. In this chaotic time, can we stay open? Video Recording of retreat with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel. Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
The Wisdom of Aging- Online Discussion Group
April 23rd—July 30th
The Wisdom of Aging- Online Discussion Group Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Mindful Eating: Joining Heaven and Earth at the Meal Table
with Sandy Doubek
June 3rd—July 8th
Marcella Friel brings together spiritual teachings and practical tools to experientially transform food. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Meditation in Everyday Life via Zoom
with Scott Kamilar & Steven Anderson
June 16th—July 14th
Introductory course to meditation. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
White Tara - A Soothing Practice for Difficult Times
with Acharya Judith Simmer-brown
June 29th—July 27th
This five-week recorded course introduces the short daily practice of White Tara, one of the most famous bodhisattvas of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Emanated from the tears of the compassionate Avalokiteshvara, peaceful White Tara is said to witness t Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
COURSE 2 of Foundations for Freedom-The Hinayana. The Second Noble Truth: The Origin of Suffering. Part I – The Five Skandhas. (in Zoom)
June 30th—August 11th
COURSE 2 of Foundations for Freedom-The Hinayana.
The Second Noble Truth: The Origin of Suffering. Part I – The Five Skandhas.
This Shambhala Online class will be offered in Zoom for 7 consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm, starting on June 30. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
July 5th—August 30th
Sitting Meditation Practice will begin with a brief opening chant, a short guided introduction to meditation, and 2 sessions with a break for movement. Discussion follows, questions welcome. Please register to receive the zoom link for participation. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
ONLINE: Be, Awake, Create: Mindfulness Practices to Spark Creativity Part 2
with Betsy Loeb
July 7th—August 4th
We will explore our unique reflections of our outer and inner worlds using the book Be, Awake, Create: Mindfulness Practices to Spark Creativity by Rebekah Younger, MFA. Open to all with or without a background in the arts or meditation experiences. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
“Open Sky” - Level V Meditation Training
with Shastri Janet Bronstein
July 10th—July 12th - Date postponed or cancelled
Sharpening one’s awareness, one finds the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. Trusting our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being Human (Online)
with Shastri David Stone
July 11th—July 12th
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 Chicago
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
July 15th—September 2nd
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is an eight-week course designed to teach participants how to improve the quality of their lives as they work with various types of stress. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Exploring Racism from the Inside Out
July 15th—July 29th
A Shambhala book and study circle Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
July 19th
All are welcome to this new moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Development of Peace -- Basic Teachings of the Buddha
with Winnie Edgerton & Sarah Flint
July 20th—August 10th - Date postponed or cancelled
The Buddha first taught the path of individual liberation. In the Four Noble Truths he taught the truth of suffering, the origin of suffering, the cessation of suffering and the path to contentment and freedom. He taught the meditation practice of mindful Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
The Art of Being Human - Level I Meditation Training
with Shastri Janice Glowski & Jim Drescher
July 25th—July 26th
This online retreat will introduce and deepen instruction on basic mindfulness meditation practice, and help new and experienced meditators alike integrate practice into their daily lives. We will not stay online for the entire time, but the program will Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Hinayana:The Second Noble Truth *via Zoom*
with Ann Tyndall
July 28th—September 8th
Via Zoom. An exploration of the Hinayana Buddhist teachings through the lens of Shambhala teachings. 7 week class will meet Tuesdays 7-9 starting July 28. Generosity policy applies. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Contentment in Everyday Life
with Steven Anderson & Steven Anderson
August 5th—September 2nd
This five-week evening course looks at how contentment is often hard to find. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships. With meditation practice, we relax with ourselves and appreciate simple human experiences. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Path Meditation Instructor Training
with Shastri Janet Solyntjes & Jeffrey Scott
August 14th—August 20th - Date postponed or cancelled
An opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Way of Shambhala Path and train in working with students on that path. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Great Eastern Sun : Part 1 in Sacred Path Series
with Shastri Trinley Busby & Fred Schwieg
August 28th—August 30th
The first of the Sacred Path series of retreats Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Harvest of Peace Potluck
September 19th
A potluck gathering to celebrate our bounty. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
“The Art of Being Human” - Level I Meditation Training
with Lance Brunner
October 2nd—October 4th
This path is open to anyone seeking to develop gentleness and strength through meditation. Shambhala Training is a series of contemplative workshops suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. The simple and profound technique of mindfulness and Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Drala : Part III of the Sacred Path Series
with Shastri Trinley Busby & Fred Schwieg
November 6th—November 8th
A weekend meditation and study programs designed to further deepen your experience of meditation and contemplation practice. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Ninthun - full day meditation retreat
November 7th
A full day of meditation practice with like minded people. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
Year End Potluck
December 5th
Year end Community Potluck Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Creating Benchmarks for Your Qigong Practice
with Eva Wong
May 1st—May 2nd (2021)
Having learned the basics of Qigong in levels 1-5, it is time to use them to fine tune your practice and increase awareness of your body’s physical abilities and vast energetic potential. Continue »