Introductory
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Exploring Foundational Buddhist Teachings [Shambhala Online]
October 14th—June 8th
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Pema Chodron "How We Live Is How We Die" online course
with Susan Chapman
February 26th—March 25th
Join Susan Chapman in this five-week online course devoted to Pema Chodron's "How We Live is How We die" Five Monday evenings, Feb 26 - Mar. 25 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 »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Community Art Day [In-Person]
March 17th
Join together to celebrate the spring equinox and Shambhala Arts in creative community. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Heart of Recovery Spring Retreat [Hybrid]
March 23rd—March 24th
Heart of Recovery joins the ancient wisdom of Shambhala Buddhism with the 12-step form in order to support our commitment to the path of recovery from addictive behaviors. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland
Tuesday Evening Meditation - Poetry Pocket [Hybrid]
March 26th
As part of our post-meditation and discussion experience - on the 4th Tuesday of this March, we are including a “Poetry Pocket". Continue »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Book club: The Myth of Freedom
with Lidija Martinovic Rekert & Tyler Fox
April 3rd—May 1st
Join us as we explore the classic Myth of Freedom, by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, over 5 Wednesdays, before Open House. 5:30 - 6:45 pm 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 »
Vancouver Shambhala Meditation Centre
Shambhala Film & Discussion Series: Inside Llewyn Davis
April 6th
Join us for the launch of our film series that examines the challenges and desires of modern life through a Buddhist lens. The Coen Brothers INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS is the story of a 1960s folk singer who is trying to survive the Greenwich Village scene. 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 »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Learn to Meditate [In-Person]
with Rick Meyers
April 13th
Numerous studies show the benefits of meditation: reduce stress, improve emotional health, lengthen attention span and more. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Jinpa Solidarity Sit: Cultivating Mindfulness and Compassion for Engaged Action [In-Person]
April 14th
Join us each month in the Jinpa Solidarity Sit to connect mindfulness with awakened action, open to all! 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 »
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 »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Learn to Meditate [In-Person]
with Rick Meyers
May 11th
Numerous studies show the benefits of meditation: reduce stress, improve emotional health, lengthen attention span and more. Continue »
Seattle Shambhala Center
Jinpa Solidarity Sit: Cultivating Mindfulness and Compassion for Engaged Action [In-Person]
May 12th
Join us each month in the Jinpa Solidarity Sit to connect mindfulness with awakened action, open to all! Continue »