Programs for Great Lakes USA Region
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Shambhala Sadhana practice
with Leslie Shippee
February 3rd—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 »
Shambhala Chicago
Tuesday Evening Meditation ONLINE
with Barbara Wolkowitz & Ann Shillinglaw
February 16th—June 29th
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 Chicago
Heart of Recovery
February 28th—June 13th
The Heart of Recovery is a group meeting at the Shambhala Center focused on sharing support while bringing together contemplative practice and a commitment to sobriety. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Sunday Meditation and Discussion ONLINE
with Alice Dan
March 7th—May 30th
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 Chicago
Sadhana of Mahamudra ONLINE
with Alice Dan
March 14th—June 11th
All are welcome to this new moon Vajrayana practice. Please join us! Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Stroke of Ashe Group Practice
with Shastri David Stone
April 11th—May 11th
A gathering of warriors who have received stroke practice transmission--will include guided practice and commentary. Please register to receive zoom link. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesdays: The Hidden Genius of Meditation
with Alan Anderson
April 20th—June 15th
From the outside, meditation seems to be about being detached and trying to focus on the breath; but the training is far more brilliant and engaged than that. Join us on Zoom for this 3-part series. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Finding Contentment in Difficult Times
with Kirk Ferguson
April 21st—May 26th
This course will explore how we can use contemplative practices in our everyday, stressful life. Through meditation, contemplation, listening and discussion, we will develop confidence in our own basic goodness and a sense that we can be content, even in Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
The Eight Fold Path
with Prof Sue Stephens
May 5th—May 26th
The Eight Fold Path leads to liberation from samsara. Following the path creates a noble people. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
The Student-Teacher Relationship Through the Three Yanas
May 6th—May 27th
Why does Buddhism encourage students to have a teacher? Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Contemplative Photography
with Larry Wolf
May 8th—June 19th
This seven-week workshop explores the making and viewing of photographs as a contemplative activity. It’s a mashup of classic teachings on mindfulness and photography plus the explosion of photos in the modern world. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Open House Tuesdays: Your Tender Heart of Sadness … It’s Not What You Think
with Gwin Stewart
May 11th
Completely exposing the heart allows us to feel the raw and tender unconditional sadness of the world, giving birth to fearlessness. During this time of needed warriorship, you are invited to this discussion and practice of touching your own tender heart Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being Human
with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
May 14th—May 16th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Continue »
Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center
Drala : Part III of the Sacred Path Series
with Shastri David Stone & Fred Schwieg
May 14th—May 16th
A weekend meditation and study programs designed to further deepen your experience of meditation and contemplation practice. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Heart of Warriorship-the Art of Being Human
with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
May 14th—May 16th
Shambhala Online has developed the exciting opportunity to offer the full series of Shambhala Level Trainings led by senior teachers in Shambhala and hosted by local groups and centers. These are live weekend retreats which may be attended through the Lex Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Chicago Governing Council Meeting ONLINE
May 17th
Shambhala Chicago Governing Council meetings are open to members of the Chicago Shambhala Center. We welcome your presence! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee
Tuesday Open House: The 8 worldly concerns: Letting go of fear and performing in the world with confidence.
with Kirk Ferguson
May 25th
In this talk, we will explore the traditional Buddhist teaching of the eight worldly concerns and how they can help us transcend hope and fear and live more fully in the world. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Madison
The Cultivation of Insight: The Union of Shamatha and Vipashyana Meditation
with Shastri Mark Blumenfeld
May 25th—June 22nd
This course looks at the play of mindfulness and awareness in our meditation practice, and offers a variety of approaches to deepen our capacity to rest in the moment and open to our direct experience.
This is a class for both new and experienced me Continue »
Matteson Shambhala Meditation Group
Shambhala Sadhana - Community Full Moon Practice (Online)
May 26th—July 21st
Shambhala Chicago
Learn to Meditate ONLINE
with Alice Dan
June 5th
Have you been trying to start a meditation practice on your own or with an app? This program helps beginners overcome common obstacles and establish a consistent practice. It is also appropriate for struggling meditators looking for a refresher. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
with Barbara Wolkowitz
June 12th—June 13th
This is the 3rd class in the Shambhala Training Series. As meditation practice expands and we develop trust in basic goodness, we can begin to discover the confidence and personal energy to go forward on the journey. Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Introduction to Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
June 12th
Please join us for this free info session, Introduction to Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Continue »
Shambhala Chicago
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program ONLINE
with Ann Shillinglaw
June 16th—August 4th
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 »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Nyinthun
with Wanda Davies
August 22nd
Join us for a full day of sitting and walking meditation. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Ikebana Sogetsu
September 18th—October 9th
The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement - Ikebana Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Patrick Dallas
October 16th—October 17th
Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Beginners are welcome. Continue »
