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
Silicon Valley Shambhala Meditation Center
How to Meditate: A Book Study Class
with Charlotte Linde
January 7th—June 17th
Gain practical techniques for making friends with the mind and cultivating compassion for others through the study of Pema Chodron's book, "How to Meditate". Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Conversations on Racism in America through Film
with Janet Ryvlin & Denise Blanc
January 24th—April 18th
Join us for a film and discussion on race in America today. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
The Absolute in Bite-Size (According to the Lojong Teachings)
with Lodro Sangpo
January 30th—March 27th
A series of six classes studying the Absolute Bodhichitta Slogans from the Lojong teachings. These help to set the tone for the entire path of Buddhist teachings and to give us a sense of how deep our insights can go if we continue to practice.
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Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Miksang Photography 1 Class A
with Miriam Hall & Nicole Lionnet
February 26th—April 2nd
Looking and Seeing: an introduction to contemplative photography. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Waking Up In The Dark Age: May the Path Clarify Confusion
with Acharya Richard John
March 13th
The Four Dharmas of Gampopa is one of the most elegant pith instructions describing the dynamic process of the buddhist path. Each of the Four Dharmas contains practice advice that is accessible and free of intellectual speculation, and yet relevant. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
March 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 »
Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center
Contentment in Everyday Life—A Five-Week Online Course
with Robert Fox & Susan Gluck
March 16th—April 13th
In Contentment in Everyday Life, meditation experience is deepened through the cultivation of contentment and simplicity. This class is open to all. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
March 26th
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 »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Miksang Photography 1 Class B
with Miriam Hall & Nicole Lionnet
April 9th—June 18th
Looking and Seeing: an introduction to contemplative photography. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Secret Beyond Thought: The Second of a Four Part Series on the Four Karmas
with Gaylon Ferguson
April 10th
The second talk in a four-part series on the four Karmas taken from a transcript of a public seminar taught by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in February 1971. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
April 13th
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 »
Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group
Crazy Wisdom Book Study with Jesse Miller
with Jesse Miller
April 15th—June 10th
A collaborative book study of Crazy Wisdom, a collection by Chogyam Trungpa. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
A Morning with Jakusho Kwong-Roshi
April 24th
Join us as we welcome Jakusho Kwong-roshi, a dear decades-long friend to our Shambhala community, for this morning talk. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
April 25th
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
May 11th
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 »
Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center
Waking Up in the Dark Age: May Confusion Dawn as Wisdom
with Acharya Richard John
May 15th
The Four Dharmas of Gampopa is one of the most elegant pith instructions describing the dynamic process of the buddhist path. Each of the Four Dharmas contains practice advice that is accessible and free of intellectual speculation, and yet relevant. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
May 26th
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
June 10th
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
Secret Beyond Thought: The Third of a Four Part Series on the Four Karmas
with Gaylon Ferguson
June 12th
The third talk in a four-part series on the four Karmas taken from a transcript of a public seminar taught by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in February 1971. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
June 24th
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
July 11th
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
July 23rd
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 »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Secret Beyond Thought: The Fourth of a Four Part Series on the Four Karmas
with Gaylon Ferguson
August 7th
The fourth talk in a four-part series on the four Karmas taken from a transcript of a public seminar taught by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in February 1971. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
August 8th
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
August 22nd
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 7th
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 20th
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 7th
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 20th
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 4th
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 19th
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 5th
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 18th
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 »
