All Northern California Shambhala program and practice sessions are currently online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Way of Shambhala
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Pandemic Practices
with Chris Bacon
June 14th—April 25th
Please join us for Pandemic Practices that are recommended by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Continue »
Davis Shambhala Meditation Center
Four Dignities Study Group
February 22nd—March 29th
The foundation teachings on the dignities (Tiger, Lion, Garuda and Dragon) are integral to the Shambhala path at all levels. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level One
with Jesse Miller
March 6th—March 7th
New meditators, or those looking to reconnect with meditation practice, learn the basic foundations of the Shambhala teachings on universal human wisdom. Continue »
Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center
Contentment in Everyday Life—A Five-Week Online Course
with Robert Fox & Susan Gluck
March 16th—April 13th
In Contentment in Everyday Life, meditation experience is deepened through the cultivation of contentment and simplicity. This class is open to all. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Resilience in the Time of Chaos: Awakening Heart
with Irv Kirschbaum
March 20th
Join us in this time when meditation and teachings on resiliance just may be more helpful than ever! Continue »
Davis Shambhala Meditation Center
Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II
with Lyle Larson & Kathryn Rile
April 24th—April 25th
Cultivate the willingness to observe your cocoon of habitual fear and defense mechanisms through meditation practice.
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Silicon Valley Shambhala Meditation Center
Joy in Everyday Life
with Kathryn Rile
May 11th—June 8th
Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings on intelligent compassion towards others, we begin to discover the joy of discipline, health and bravery. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Warrior In The World: Shambhala Training Level III
with Shastri Joanne Martin Braun
June 19th—June 26th
Trusting further in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world. We find that we can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness. Continue »
Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
July 22nd—August 19th
Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings of mind and the nature of reality, we learn to see clearly. We dare to face life and death as they are. The meditator, open to uncertainty, goes beyond the emotions of hope and fear to experience equanimity Continue »
