Programs for Northeastern States USA Region
Burlington Shambhala Center
Learn to Meditate
with Daniel Brown
January 14th—December 9th
Thinking about getting meditation into your life? Learn to Meditate is for both newcomers and those looking for a refresher. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center Of New York
Exploring Foundational Buddhist Teachings with Khenpo Gawang (Online)
with Khenpo Gawang
October 14th—June 8th (2024)
During this nine-month (one live session monthly) in-depth course on foundational Buddhist teachings, Khenpo Gawang will guide participants through his book, Your Mind Is Your Teacher. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
Moonbeams: Mahamudra Elixir - Nature of the Dynamic Mind [ONLINE]
with Elizabeth Callahan
October 16th—January 8th (2024)
Focus on key points in Moonbeams of Mahamudra, with a special emphasis on mahamudra instructions for practicing with mind's dynamic qualities: thoughts, emotions, mind’s expressive power, and display. Restricted to those with pointing out instruction. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center Of New York
Primordial Stroke: Opening the Heart of Ashe (Online)
with John Rockwell
November 5th—February 4th (2024)
This four-month course (one session each month) led by John Rockwell will help Shambhala practitioners deepen their understanding and experience of Ashe, or “primordial confidence,” and the practice of raising windhorse. Continue »
Pioneer Valley Shambhala Center
Contemplating Reality: An Introduction to the Stages of the View in Buddhism (Hybrid)
with Mark Seibold
November 7th—December 12th
The goal of the Buddhist path is not simply a calm mind. It is to transform ourselves into what we have always been - to awaken fully into our basic goodness. To get the most from our meditation, studying the teachings is essential. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center Of New York
Contentment In Everyday Life (Online)
with Joseph Mauricio
November 8th—December 13th
This course is a training in mindfulness and appreciation. By opening to our natural state of being, we begin to feel a simple worthiness that makes life less forced and more enjoyable. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
December Ikebana (Morning)
with Ellen White Rook
December 9th
Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
Practicing Peace in Times of War [In Person]
with Judy Vreeland
December 9th
Is peace a state of fortunate circumstances, or a way of engaging with the circumstances of the world? Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
Exploring Foundational Buddhist Teachings - Class Three
December 9th - Date postponed or cancelled
During this nine-month (one live session monthly) in-depth, hybrid course on foundational Buddhist teachings, Khenpo Gawang will guide participants through his book, Your Mind Is Your Teacher. This is strongly recommended for new students but will be offe Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center Of New York
Community Meditation + Holiday Celebration (In-Person)
December 10th
Open to meditators of all experience levels, community meditations offer us a chance to practice and study together, meet and connect with other members of our community and refresh our sense of well-being, goodness, and sanity. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
Saturday and the Three Jewels: Dharma and Practice- Together
December 16th
Saturday Sits is a monthly morning class for those of us who find it easier to come to a meditation center to support our mindfulness practices in community than to figure them out alone. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
Introduction to Meditation [In Person @ BPL Hyde Park Branch]
with Richard Brown
December 16th
Learn this foundational life-skill in person at the Hyde Park library. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
Children's Day: Community Winter Solstice Gathering
December 23rd
At a time of year when the night is longest, the Shambhala Center will be decorated with twinkling lights and a special shrine representing the dignity of the family, and the joy and creativity of the youthful heart. All are welcome! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
Open Sitting with Compassionate Action by Pema Chödrön
December 26th—December 30th
As a sangha we will be holding space to allow for an in-person 5 day retreat, or extended sitting. Offering up to 4 hours of open sitting mornings and afternoons on Tuesday December 26th thru Friday December 30th 2023. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
Open Sitting with Compassionate Action by Pema Chödrön
December 26th—December 30th
As a sangha we will be holding space to allow for an in-person 5 day retreat, or extended sitting. Offering up to 4 hours of open sitting mornings and afternoons on Tuesday December 26th thru Friday December 30th 2023. Continue »
Sky Lake Lodge
Snow Lion Winter Retreat
with Arawana Hayashi & Gaylon Ferguson
December 27th—January 2nd (2024)
Join Arawana Hayashi and Gaylon Ferguson for their 2023 winter retreat at Sky Lake. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Weekend [In Person]
with Frank Ryan & Susan Ryan
January 6th—January 7th (2024)
When we open up to our full experience we start to recognize our habitual patterns and also begin to discover fearlessness. We can actually free ourselves from the patterns that constrain the brilliant, compassionate, mindful warrior within. Continue »
Burlington Shambhala Center
Maitri: Five Wisdom Energies
January 8th—February 12th (2024)
An experiential introduction to the practice evoking the five buddha families of Tibetan tantra Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center Of New York
Community Meditation + Protector Principle Dharma Talk (In-Person)
with Rachel Faro
January 14th (2024)
Open to meditators of all experience levels, community meditations offer us a chance to practice and study together, meet and connect with other members of our community and refresh our sense of well-being, goodness, and sanity. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
The Path of Meditation: Making Friends with Your Mind [Hybrid]
with Judy Vreeland & Petri Flint
January 16th—February 6th (2024)
Build a meditation practice based on the essentials of practice as described in Pema Chodron's book "How to Meditate" Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
January Ikebana
with Ellen White Rook
January 20th (2024)
Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center Of New York
Community Meditation + Shambhala Day Celebration: The Year of the Wood Dragon (In-Person)
February 11th (2024)
Open to meditators of all experience levels, community meditations offer us a chance to practice and study together, meet and connect with other members of our community and refresh our sense of well-being, goodness, and sanity. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
Winter Contemplative Writing Retreat
with Ellen White Rook
February 17th (2024)
Inspired by Natalia Goldberg's 'The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language, join us for a morning meditation, movement, and writing retreat. All welcome, Instruction will be provided Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center Of New York
Great Eastern Sun: The Sacred Path Series (Hybrid)
February 17th—February 18th (2024)
The Great Eastern Sun vision is the entry way into sacred world. Hosted by Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat Center, its practice is to create an uplifted and sane society. In this program we learn to see the Great Eastern Sun as the primordial energy and Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
February Ikebana
with Ellen White Rook
February 24th (2024)
Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
March Ikebana
with Ellen White Rook
March 23rd (2024)
Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
After the Eclipse Writing Retreat
with Ellen White Rook
April 13th (2024)
How can we respond in language to the ordinary and extraordinary events of our lives? Join us for a morning of meditation, mindful movement and writing. All welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center Of New York
Windhorse: The Sacred Path Series (Hybrid)
April 13th—April 14th (2024)
Participants study the Vidyadhara's terma text, The Letter of the Black Ashe, which gives the instruction for "raising windhorse." Hosted by Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat Center, the practice of windhorse opens the heart and refreshes one's confidence. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
April Ikebana
with Ellen White Rook
April 20th (2024)
Tulip time! Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
May Ikebana
with Ellen White Rook
May 4th (2024)
Explore ikebana--Japanese flower arranging. Monthly class for new and returning students. All welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center Of New York
Drala: The Sacred Path Series (Hybrid)
May 25th—May 26th (2024)
Through exploring the depth of perception, one engages the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world. The principle of drala refers to the sacred energy and power that exists when we step beyond aggression. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
Write a Delight Half Day Writing Retreat
with Ellen White Rook
June 8th (2024)
Inspired by Natalia Goldberg's 'The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language, join us for a morning meditation, movement, and writing retreat. All welcome, Instruction will be provided Continue »
