In April 2019 we left our tenancy at the Masonic Lodge. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, our Members and Friends had continued to gather for monthly practice and other events at member’s homes. Our aspiration has been to maintain a “strong heart” of connection with those in the local community who wish to continue practicing, studying, and being together. As many others are, we currently gather online via Zoom.
Once we are able to again host public events, they will be posted on our website and we’ll send announcements via our email list (which you are welcome to join).
Community Events
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Medicine Buddha Teachings Recording
with Jay Lippman
June 1st—July 15th
In times of sickness and suffering, the Medicine Buddha is an ancient and renowned spiritual antidote. It is the perfect meditation practice during the coronavirus pandemic. This recording is open to all. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Smile at Fear Part Two: The Path Of Fearlessness—Online Book Study Group
with Jesse Miller & Cynthia Morin
July 7th—August 11th
Please join us for a mutual contemplation and discussion of Chogyam Trungpa's profound teachings on working with fear and fearlessness. We will be reading from Smile at Fear: Awakening the True Heart of Bravery. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
White Fragility: A Book Study Class
with Janet Ryvlin, Denise Blanc, Susan Arnesen
July 9th—August 27th
With directness and compassion, DiAngelo allows us to understand racism as a practice not restricted to ‘bad people'. White Fragility provides important antiracist understanding and essential strategies for white people who truly endeavor to be a part of Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
ONLINE What Does It Mean To Be White?
with Denise Blanc & Janet Ryvlin
July 11th—August 15th
Join us for this series of classes on "what it means to be white". Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Radical Responsibility: An Online Weekend Social Action Training
with Acharya Fleet Maull
July 18th—July 19th
Whether you are a newcomer to meditation or a long-time practitioner, this retreat is the perfect opportunity to settle into a week of deep meditation and reflection. Learn simple yet powerful tools for connecting with our innate goodness and wisdom. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
July 19th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Integrating our Masculine and Feminine Aspects
with Ira Rechtshaffer
July 25th
Join us as we uncover the masculine and feminine energies already embedded within ourselves and learn how to elicit their complementary powers, not only to further our own psycho-spiritual development, but also to be part of the necessary movement of inte Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Overcoming Fear in the Dark Age
with Jay Lippman
August 1st
In this workshop we will review the Buddhist remedies for fear and the other strong emotions found in the mindfulness and compassion traditions, and introduce the powerful Shambhala meditation for overcoming fear as taught by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
August 3rd
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
August 18th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
September 1st
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
September 17th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
October 1st
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
October 16th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
October 30th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
November 15th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
November 30th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 14th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
December 29th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
