Many Northern California Shambhala program and practice sessions are currently online. Others are in-person or a hybrid of both online and in-person.

Community Events

Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center

Sunday Morning Sitting Practice

March 27th—January 26th (2025)

Come join us each Sunday at 9:30 for sitting practice. Sitting practice is now in-person only. Continue »

Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center

Saturday Morning Nynthun Practice

August 12th—February 8th (2025)

Come join us on the second Saturday of the month for three hours of practice. Continue »

Northern California Shambhala

The Power of Presence with Others

with Eve Rosenthal

May 18th

In this troubled world, how can we connect with our heart and not be overwhelmed? It takes bravery and a strong intention to cultivate compassion for others rather than meeting difficulty with aggression or turning away. Continue »

Northern California Shambhala

Summer Retreat: Mind at Ease: Self-Liberation Through Mahamudra Meditation

with Gaylon Ferguson

June 28th—July 2nd

In this five-day group retreat — open to all practitioners, we will follow the teachings and practices outlined in Traleg Rinpoche’s profound text Mind at Ease: Self-liberation through Mahamudra Meditation. Continue »