Special Programs

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

Meditation in Action: The 8 Slogans of the Dorje Kasung

with Lennart Krogoll

October 19th

Join us for the first in a series of three talks about working with the 8 Dorje Kasung Slogans to help us face the chaos and uncertainty of our world with bravery and compassion. This session will introduce: View • Intelligence and Mind-Protection Continue »

Don’t Wander! A Weekend of Deep Meditation

with Richard John

November 2nd—November 3rd

This weekend retreat is open to all practitioners who are serious about the path of meditation, whether you are new to meditation or an experienced vajrayana practitioner. Continue »

Trekcho: Recognizing Mind Essence

with Richard John

November 4th—November 6th

While still a monk in Tibet, Chögyam Trungpa was an accomplished yogin and dzogchen master. The depth and volume of his teachings from that time, diligently gathered by his nephew Karme Senge Rinpoche, have only recently come to light. Continue »

Meditation in Chaotic Times A Weekend of Authentic Meditation

with Richard John

November 9th—November 10th

If you undertake meditation as a path, it can transform your life and your reality altogether. It has been called "waking up." The weekend will include talks and instruction, practice, and time for open discussion. Continue »

The Radical Dzogchen of Khenpo Gangshar

with Richard John

November 11th

A Veteran's Day Vajrayana Retreat — In this brief retreat we will practice Khenpo Gangshar’s guru yoga and pointing out instructions, with commentary and instruction by Chögyam Trungpa and other masters. Continue »

Profound Simplicity: A Weekend of Deep Meditation

with Richard John

November 16th—November 17th

This weekend retreat is open to all practitioners who are serious about the path of meditation, whether you are new to meditation or an experienced vajrayana practitioner. Continue »

The Pointing Out Instructions of Tulku Urgyen

with Richard John

November 18th

A One Day Vajrayana Retreat — In this brief retreat we will practice Khenpo Gangshar’s guru yoga and pointing out instructions, with commentary and instruction by Chögyam Trungpa and other masters. Continue »

The Power of Presence with the Environment: Coming to Your Senses

with Eve Rosenthal

December 14th

The world is constantly inviting us to raise our gaze and engage with our perceptions, connecting to the magic and energy of the environment.  What is the impact when we enter into a relationship with the world with an open heart? Continue »