Buddhist Studies

Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre

Sadhana of Mahamudra (UH)

with Linda Gould

January 25th—March 24th

This practice involves chanting a text written by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and relaxing into the atmosphere that doing so creates. Everyone is welcome. Continue »

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 »

Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre

Medicine Buddha and the Five Primal Wisdoms. Level 2

with James Sacamano

February 29th—March 28th - Date postponed or cancelled

There are five basic wisdom energies joining the primal wakefulness in the universe with the workings of ordinary life. Medicine Buddha holds these wisdoms in his heart, as do we. This course helps us go deeper into the functional power of the Medicine 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

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 »

Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre

Being Buddhist: Exploring the Refuge Vow

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 »

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 »

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 »

Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre

Profound Simplicity Meditation Retreat

with Richard John

May 18th—May 20th

This three-day retreat, hosted by Victoria Shambhala, is open to all new and senior practitioners who wish to establish or deepen their meditation practice. The main focus will be meditation, in an atmosphere of mindfulness. Drawing on teachings by th Continue »

Seattle Shambhala Center

Profound Simplicity Meditation Retreat [In-Person]

with Richard John

May 25th—May 27th

This three-day retreat is open to all new and senior practitioners who wish to establish or deepen their meditation practice. The main focus will be meditation, in an atmosphere of mindfulness.  Continue »