The Shambhala Path
The Way of Shambhala is a complete introduction to the foundations of Shambhala Buddhism. This series of weekend contemplative workshops and weeknight classes provides an experiential overview of meditation practice, wisdom teachings, contemplative arts, and physical disciplines rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhism. This program is open to everyone and also prepares students who wish to further develop their practice and study at Sutrayana Seminary and Warrior Assembly.
The Shambhala Training program is now being presented as part of the Way of Shambhala curriculum developed by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Students take the Shambhala Training Levels I-V which are weekend programs. Then between weekend Levels, students can deepen their meditation practice in the Way of Shambhala classes. Together, these classes and weekend programs provide a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation practice and emphasize the development of genuine confidence, humor, and personal dignity within the complexity of daily life. The weekend workshops and classes are recommended for new and experienced meditators, as well as anyone looking to enrich their existing spiritual tradition. Workshops and classes may include meditation training and practice, talks by senior instructors, personal interviews and group discussions.
The Shambhala Training Heart of Warriorship Program (Shambhala Training Levels I-V) introduces teachings on "warriorship" that cultivate genuineness, confidence, humor, and dignity in everyday life. While this sequential program is a part of the integrated Way of Shambhala I curriculum, it may also be practiced as a series of independent workshops.
Shambhala classes and weekends are held at all 10 Shambhala centers in San Francisco, Berkeley,Davis, Santa Rosa, Silicon Valley, Sonoma, San Rafael, Grass Valley, Santa Cruz, and Sonora. See schedule below or click to find the schedule for a center near you.
Regional Centers
There are 10 Shambhala Centers and Groups in Northern California. Each has a regular schedule of meditation programs, open houses, and various community events. To view the program schedule of a center or group near you, click on the following links:
Berkeley Shambhala Center
Davis Shambhala Center
San Francisco Shambhala Center
Silicon Valley Shambhala Center, Mountain View
Sonoma Shambhala Center
Tamalpais Shambhala Center, San Rafael
Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center
You can also contact the following Shambhala Meditation Groups for a schedule of meditation or for meditation instruction:
Grass Valley Shambhala Meditation Group
Sonora Shambhala Meditation Group
Santa Cruz Shambhala Meditation Group
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2012 Way of Shambhala and Shambhala Training Schedule:
Click here for links to center program information.
MEDITATION IN EVERY DAY LIFE
Silicon Valley - Feb. 4-5 - Sat.-Sun. 9 am - 6 pm
San Francisco - Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5 - Th. 7-9 pm
Berkeley - May 17, 24, 31, Jun. 7, 14 - Th. 7-9 pm
San Francisco - May 24, 31, Jun 7,14, 21 - Th. 7-9 pm
Tamalpais - Mar 24, Sat, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm; Mar 28, Wed, 7 - 9 pm; Apr 7, Sat, 9:30 - 1 p.m.
LEVEL I: THE ART OF BEING HUMAN
Discovering basic goodness in the world and ourselves.
Feb. 24-26 San Francisco
Apr. 13-15 Silicon Valley
Apr. 27-29 Berkeley
May 11-13 San Francisco
LEVEL II: BIRTH OF THE WARRIOR
Cultivating the willingness to observe our cocoon of habitual fear and defense mechanisms.
Jan. 27-29 Santa Rosa
Feb. 10-12 Tamalpais
July 20-22 San Francisco
CONTENTMENT IN EVERY DAY LIFE
Sonoma - Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5 - Sun. 10:30 - 12:30 pm
Davis - Jan. 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16 - Th. 7-9 pm
San Francisco - Jan. 26 Feb. 2, 9,16, 23 - Th. 7-9 pm
Berkeley - Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 1 - Th. 7-9 pm
Santa Rosa - Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12 - Mon. 7-9 pm
San Francisco - Aug. 2, 9,16, 23, 30 - Th. 7-9 pm
Tamalpais - TBA
Silicon Valley - TBA
LEVEL III: WARRIOR IN THE WORLD
Developing the bravery to step outside our cocoons.
Mar. 23-25 Davis
Mar. 30-Apr. 1 Berkeley
Mar. 30-Apr. 1 Sonoma
Apr. 6-8 San Francisco
Apr. 6-8 Silicon Valley
Apr. 13-15 Santa Rosa
May 4-6 Tamalpais
JOY IN EVERY DAY LIFE
Davis - Mar. 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26 - Th. 7-9 pm
Berkeley - April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 - Th. 7-9 pm
Sonoma - April 15, 22, 29, May 6 Sun. 10:30 - 12:30 pm
San Francisco - April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 - Th. 7-9 pm
Santa Rosa - April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21. – Mon. 7-9 pm
Tamalpais - TBA
Silicon Valley - TBA
LEVEL IV: AWAKENED HEART
Opening to increased awareness and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is.
Jun. 1-3 Sonoma
Jun. 15-17 San Francisco
Aug. 24-26 Santa Rosa
Aug. 24-26 Davis
FEARLESSNESS IN EVERY DAY LIFE
San Francisco - Sept 8, 15, 29 - Sat. 10-3 pm
Davis - Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 - Th. 7-9 pm
LEVEL V: OPEN SKY
Sharpening one's awareness, one finds the open clear sky of mind - a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. Trusting our nature enough to let go into the present moment.
Oct. 12-14 Berkeley
WISDOM IN EVERY DAY LIFE
Berkeley - Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 17 - Sat. 10-3 pm
RIGDEN
The Way of Shambhala culminates in the Rigden Weekend.
Mar. 2 Grace Cathedral in San Francisco
Mar. 3-4 Craneway Pavilion in Richmond
Dec. 7-9 San Francisco
Click here for The Way of Shambhala II program page
