Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation

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Meditation is a personal journey and a path of social transformation. Learn to meditate, and naturally grow your confidence, mindful awareness, and compassion.

Looking for online programs, practice sessions or study groups? Visit our online regional listings

Regional programming listings

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Northern California Shambhala

Northern California Shambhala is a community of meditation centers and study groups. We are part of Shambhala International, a community of meditation centers founded in 1973 by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, artist, author, and poet. read more…

Centers and Groups in Northern California:

Berkeley Shambhala website
Sonoma Shambhala website
Davis Shambhala website

San Francisco Shambhala website
Silicon Valley Shambhala website
Tamalpais Shambhala website
Sonora Shambhala

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2024 Vows Program Gaylon Ferguson in-person at Berkeley Shambhala

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Upcoming Programs in our region:

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ad for 2024 NorCal Summer Retreat with Gaylon Ferguson