Programs for Great Lakes USA Region
Shambhala Center of Lexington
White Tara Practice with Shastri Shelley Heinz (in Zoom)
March 20th—January 29th
White Tara Practice with Shastri Shelley Heinz Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
What the Buddha Taught Study Group ONLINE (Alternate Sundays)
with Barbara Wolkowitz
March 22nd—January 31st
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 »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
The Wisdom of Aging- Online Discussion Group
March 25th—May 20th
The Wisdom of Aging- Online Discussion Group Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Community Gathering: Opening the Circle
August 28th—January 29th
Lexington Shambhala Community Gathering: Opening the Circle Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz, Ann Shillinglaw, Alice Dan
November 10th—March 2nd
Looking for a virtual meditation group where you can drop in when you like or attend regularly and get to know other meditators? Instruction in meditation and mindfulness skills. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Compassion practices for Caregivers - first Sundays
with Rebecca McAllister
January 3rd—May 2nd
Gather online for engaging in compassion practices for those in caregiver roles Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
January 3rd—February 21st
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 Minneapolis
Distance Dharma
with Prof Sue Stephens
January 7th—April 15th
Online group meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of each months at 6 pm Central time, 7 pm Eastern time. Currently studying the paramitas. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
The Hinayana - The Third Noble Truth: Freedom from Suffering
January 12th—February 9th
This course presents the Third Noble Truth, The Truth of Cessation of suffering, beginning with an exploration of the third Foundation of Mindfulness, Mindfulness of Effort. How do we find relief? How do we realize the cessation of suffering now? Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Joy in Everyday Life ONLINE
with Steven Anderson
January 12th—February 16th
In this course, we explore the Buddhist teachings on intelligent compassion toward others, and through these, we begin to discover the joy of discipline, health and bravery. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Emptiness and Letting Go
with Steven Shippee
January 13th—February 10th
Explore one of the central tenets of Buddhism on "emptiness" in this five-week class. Learn how to meditate on emptiness and gain direct experience into the journey of letting go. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Qigong with Jim Concotelli in Zoom
January 13th—February 17th
Qigong for Better Health and Enhanced Well-Being: Breathing, Movement and Meditation Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Hinayana:The Third Noble Truth *via Zoom*
with Ann Tyndall
January 13th—February 10th
This is the 4th in a series of five courses exploring the profundity of the Hinayana teachings of the Buddha. All are welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Contentment in Everyday Life (Online)
with Alice Dan & Barbara Wolkowitz
January 14th—February 11th
Is it possible to find contentment amidst the conflict and chaos of our times? This 5-week course on Thursday evenings teaches us that, through gentle and mindful attention to the ups and downs of our lives, genuine contentment is possible. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: Why are we so Mad?
with Alan Anderson
January 19th—March 16th
Why is the world burning up with such aggression? Have we entered a new Dark Age? The Shambhala teachings were built precisely for these times so that we don’t get swept away in the speed and degradation that is ramping up all around us. Let’s take a lo Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
January 20th—March 10th
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
Online Foundations for Freedom -The Hinayana - Part 3
January 24th—March 14th
Course three in the series will provide an in-depth exploration of the fundamental teachings. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Chicago Shambhala Governing Council Meeting ONLINE
January 25th
Shambhala Chicago Governing Council meetings are open to members of the Chicago Shambhala Center. We welcome your presence! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: Performing Beyond Fear
with Kirk Ferguson
January 26th—March 23rd
A Special Series on Performance, Meditation and the Arts, with Kirk Ferguson of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on the 4th Tuesdays January to March Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
January Nyinthun - a full day meditation retreat
January 30th
This is a full day of meditation, giving participants a chance to work with their practices over the course of a full day. Meditation instruction will be available for those who would like it. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate ONLINE
January 30th
Ideal for beginners as well as students who want to work on stabilizing their meditation, this program gives you the essential techniques and reasons for meditation practice in everyday life. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: Chaos at the Capitol and
with Toni Martinez & Daniel Kaemmerer
February 2nd
The recent assault on our nation's capitol is the expression of collective individual suffering riding on the waves of the ongoing karma of our society. Join us for meditation and discussion.
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Shambhala Center of Madison
Working with Others
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
February 2nd—March 2nd
Working with Others - A five week exploration of the path of how to work skillfully with others with the intention of not causing harm and creating benefit. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
Sadhana of Mahamudra - A Practice For This Dark Age (A community online program)
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
February 2nd—February 23rd
Join Shambhala Columbus's group practice and study of the Sadhana of Mahamudra, as presented by Acharya Suzanne Duquette through Shambhala Online. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesday: Caste in the time of the Buddha, and now
with Rebecca McAllister
February 9th
The Caste system was rejected by the Buddha. Join us in a discussion of caste system of present day, and what buddhism teaches us about caste. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Day 2021 ONLINE
February 12th
Please join us as we celebrate Shambhala Day and begin The Year of the Iron Ox! All are warmly welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus
Shambhala Day 2021 Celebration (Columbus)
February 14th
Join Shambhala Columbus as we celebration the lunar New Year and the Year of the Iron Ox. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Shambhala Sadhana practice
with Leslie Shippee
February 17th—December 1st
Join us for the chanting and contemplation of The Shambhala Sadhana, one of the central practices of the Shambhala community. It is focused upon the teachings of basic goodness, or indestructible sanity, of oneself, other, and human society Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
February Nyinthun - a full day meditation retreat
February 27th
This is a full day of meditation, giving participants a chance to work with their practices over the course of a full day. Meditation instruction will be available for those who would like it. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Introduction to Meditation
with Paul Libersher
March 6th
Introductory course, open to all. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
March Nyinthun - a full day meditation retreat
March 27th
This is a full day of meditation, giving participants a chance to work with their practices over the course of a full day. Meditation instruction will be available for those who would like it. Continue »
Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group
April Nyinthun - a full day meditation retreat
April 24th
This is a full day of meditation, giving participants a chance to work with their practices over the course of a full day. Meditation instruction will be available for those who would like it. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Creating Benchmarks for Your Qigong Practice
with Eva Wong
September 10th—September 11th (2022)
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 »