Shambhala Vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness. This nature can be developed in daily life so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society.
First Sundays: Ongoing study of Pema Chödrön’s meditation instructions
We continue utilizing Pema Chödrön’s book How to Meditate as a springboard to explore and deepen our practice and to work with our own minds. All are welcome to join us in this exploration. More →
Ongoing Offerings
Our center offers several weekly offerings free to the public, including public sitting meditation hours and dharma talks. No prior meditation experience required to attend. All are welcome. More →
New to Shambhala?
Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community. More →
Level IV Awakened Heart: Repeaters welcome!
(Sept 23-24) When better than these challenging times to re-immerse and rekindle these teachings in your heart? Repeaters only $50! More →
Shambhala Sadhana Community Practice
A monthly gathering for this chanting and visualization practice written by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The Shambhala Sadhana powerfully and simply communicates the essence of basic goodness and enlightened society. More →
2017-2018 Way of Shambhala Trainings
Shambhala offers an extensive structured path of training in authentic meditation practices and teachings for people who are interested in pursuing such a path. The name of this path is The Way of Shambhala. For a simple introduction, consider a day-long workshop, a course or a weekend program. Check out the many offerings throughout the Northern California Shambhala mandala.
Shambhala Sadhana Full Moon Community Practice
July 9th—December 10th
Sadhana of Mahamudra Community Practice
January 29th—December 17th
Mindful Relationships - online video talks and discussion
with Malcolm Miller
September 20th—December 20th
Awakened Heart: Shambhala Training Level IV
with Jesse Miller
September 23rd—September 24th
Harvest of Peace Community Celebration [at Open Sky Retreat Space]
October 1st
Who Am I? The Basic Goodness of Being Human
October 8th—November 12th - Date postponed or cancelled
