Programs for Canada & US: Pacific Northwest Region
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Exploring Foundational Buddhist Teachings [Shambhala Online]
October 14th—June 8th
Seattle Shambhala Center
The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors [Hybrid]
with Veronica Borgonovi & Chuy Garcia
February 12th—April 29th
6-session book study on Lama Rod Owen's latest book. Join us to read and discuss Lama Rod’s call to become “a spiritual warrior—a human refreshed, serving a vision of a world shaped by love.” Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
The Second Noble Truth: The Origins of Suffering Part 1 - Finding Freedom Course 2 [Online]
with Bret Ellerton
February 28th—April 3rd
This is Course 2 of the five-part series, "Finding Freedom", exploring the foundational teachings of Buddhism. No prerequisites, open to all! Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Our Heart Moments
with James Sacamano
March 14th—April 18th
Our Heart Moments—The Power of Shared Glimpses of Basic Goodness in Daily Life
Heart moments, or moments that touch the heart, highlight the inherent basic goodness that we all have deep in our core and can experience in small moments in our lives. Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II, online
April 6th—April 27th
Facing the habitual patterns that obscure our basic goodness and sanity: Shambhala Training Level II over four Saturday mornings, April 6,13, 20, 27, online via zoom. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
After Death & Care of the Body [Online]
with Alley Smith & Meli-Tashi Happy
April 6th
This program will explore attended deaths, best practices and what to do in the first 72 hours after a person dies. We also examine after death care: common rituals, rites and practices in Buddhism. Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Being Buddhist: Exploring the Refuge Vow [online]
April 6th—April 20th
This three session course explores the moment when a person decides to “be Buddhist”—formally, through the practice of taking a vow. It is open to all who are interested in the Refuge Vow, or anyone looking to reconnect with their original inspiration. Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
The Wheel of Life, An Introduction to Hinayana
with Martin Evans
April 9th—May 7th
Join us for five Tuesdays for a class taught by Martin Evans & Geoff Bannoff intoducing key concepts of the Hinayana teachings of the Buddha. Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
2024 Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors [online]
April 13th—April 14th
This series of three weekends is designed to help meditation practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors (MIs) and support them in cultivating skills to assist others. Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Meditation Instructor training - Weekend One
April 13th—April 14th
Weekend One is part of a series of three weekend trainings that are designed as continuing education for already authorized Meditation Instructors, as well as meditation practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Contemplative Creativity Lab: Write Where You Are - An Intro to Writing Practice [Online]
with Debra Dysart
April 13th
Contemplative Creativity Lab is an online meditation community group led by Shambhala Art teachers and special guests. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
The Second Noble Truth: The Origins of Suffering Part 2 - Finding Freedom Course 3 [Online]
with Bob Salskov
April 17th—May 22nd
This is Course 3 of the five-part series, "Finding Freedom", exploring the foundational teachings of Buddhism. No prerequisites, open to all! Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Reclaiming the hidden wisdom and grace of aging
April 19th—April 21st
The fact of our aging is not a problem, but our ideas of aging are! Aging reminds us that
we are mortal and that time will run out on us. But if we!re willing to "die”, in the sense
of letting go, rather than hold on, then we can truly live. Letting g Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Rental to Siddhartha's Intent
April 21st
Rental to Siddhartha's Intent Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
April 23rd—September 17th
Although the Sadhana is a vajrayana practice, it is open to everyone, and no previous experience with the practice is necessary. The practice consists of meditation and chanting the Sadhana of Mahamudra text, and lasts about an hour. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
April 23rd
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Introduction to Ikebana: the Contemplative Way of Flowers
with Brooke Pohl
May 4th
Join Sogetsu ikebana teacher Brooke Pohl in exploring Japanese flower arranging in the Sogetsu tradition of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
The 49 Day Ceremony: A Buddhist Funeral [Online]
with Alley Smith & Meli-Tashi Happy
May 4th
When a Buddhist practitioner dies, in addition to a funeral service that usually occurs on the 3rd or 7th day, there is a 49 Day Ceremony. Join Chaplain Alley Smith in an educational and discussion group to explore the 49 Day Ceremony and common practices Continue »
Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
Profound Simplicity Meditation Retreat
with Richard John
May 18th—May 20th
This three-day retreat, hosted by the Victoria Shambhala Centre, is open to all new and senior practitioners who wish to establish or deepen their meditation practice. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
May 23rd
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Advice For Future Corpses: A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying - Book Study
with Meli-Tashi Happy
May 29th—July 10th
Online Book Study explores Advice For Future Corpses: A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying, and offers additional resources and support. Each meeting includes a talk covering main points of the weekly reading, meditation, contemplation, and discussi Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Warrior in the World: Shambhala Training Level III, Online
June 1st—June 22nd
Taking the gentleness, fearlessness and clarity of meditation practice into our daily lives. 4 Saturday mornings, online via Zoom Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Open Sky: Shambhala Level V
with Janet Solyntjes
June 8th—June 9th
Taking the gentleness, fearlessness and clarity of meditation practice into our daily lives. Prerequisites: Level IV Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
June 21st
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
July 21st
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
August 19th
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Awakened Heart: Shambhala Training Level IV
September 14th—October 5th
The fourth program in the Heart of Warriorship, 4 saturday mornings, Sept 14-Oct 5, online via zoom Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
September 17th
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
October 17th
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Open Sky: Shambhala Training level V, online
November 9th—November 30th
The culmination of the 5-Level Heart of Warriorship program, online via Zoom, five Saturday mornings: Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30 Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
November 15th
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Sadhana of Mahamudra [Online]
December 15th
This powerful monthly practice at the time of the full moon is open to all. Participation is free of charge! Continue »