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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
The Pure Mind of Sadness: Tonglen and the Four Immeasurables—A Week of Retreat
with John Rockwell & Charlotte Linde
July 10th—July 16th
Our annual summer mediation retreat meets for a full week. You can attend the full retreat or any 3-hour session. The retreat will take place online. 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 »
