All Northern California Shambhala program and practice sessions are currently online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online Programs
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Weekday Morning Meditation Plus Saturday
with Shastri Joanne Martin Braun
February 22nd—March 31st
Join us for morning meditation. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Sunday Morning Meditation
with Chris Bacon
April 5th—April 25th
Join us for ONLINE Sunday Morning Meditation. Everyone is welcome! Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Sadhana of Kindness Practice—Third Saturday of the Month
with Irv Kirschbaum & Susie Cook
April 18th—June 19th
Community Sadhana Practice is a time to come together in community to celebrate and strengthen our understanding of basic goodness and enlightened society. Continue »
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 »
Silicon Valley Shambhala Meditation Center
How to Meditate: A Book Study Class
with Charlotte Linde
January 7th—June 17th
Gain practical techniques for making friends with the mind and cultivating compassion for others through the study of Pema Chodron's book, "How to Meditate". Continue »
Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group
Pema Chodron Program: Turn Your World Around
with Pema Chödron
January 14th—March 4th
Teachings on working with our challenging emotions. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Conversations on Racism in America through Film
with Janet Ryvlin & Denise Blanc
January 24th—April 18th
Join us for a film and discussion on race in America today. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
The Absolute in Bite-Size (According to the Lojong Teachings)
with Lodro Sangpo
January 30th—March 27th
A series of six classes studying the Absolute Bodhichitta Slogans from the Lojong teachings. These help to set the tone for the entire path of Buddhist teachings and to give us a sense of how deep our insights can go if we continue to practice.
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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 »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Waking Up In The Dark Age: May the Path Clarify Confusion
with Acharya Richard John
March 13th
The Four Dharmas of Gampopa is one of the most elegant pith instructions describing the dynamic process of the buddhist path. Each of the Four Dharmas contains practice advice that is accessible and free of intellectual speculation, and yet relevant. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
March 14th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. 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 »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
March 26th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Secret Beyond Thought: The Second of a Four Part Series on the Four Karmas
with Gaylon Ferguson
April 10th
The second talk in a four-part series on the four Karmas taken from a transcript of a public seminar taught by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in February 1971. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
April 13th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group
Crazy Wisdom Book Study with Jesse Miller
with Jesse Miller
April 15th—June 10th
A collaborative book study of Crazy Wisdom, a collection by Chogyam Trungpa. 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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Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
A Morning with Jakusho Kwong-Roshi
April 24th
Join us as we welcome Jakusho Kwong-roshi, a dear decades-long friend to our Shambhala community, for this morning talk. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
April 25th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
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 »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
May 11th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center
Waking Up in the Dark Age: May Confusion Dawn as Wisdom
with Acharya Richard John
May 15th
The Four Dharmas of Gampopa is one of the most elegant pith instructions describing the dynamic process of the buddhist path. Each of the Four Dharmas contains practice advice that is accessible and free of intellectual speculation, and yet relevant. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
May 26th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
June 10th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Secret Beyond Thought: The Third of a Four Part Series on the Four Karmas
with Gaylon Ferguson
June 12th
The third talk in a four-part series on the four Karmas taken from a transcript of a public seminar taught by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in February 1971. 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 »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
June 24th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
July 11th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. 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 »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
July 23rd
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Secret Beyond Thought: The Fourth of a Four Part Series on the Four Karmas
with Gaylon Ferguson
August 7th
The fourth talk in a four-part series on the four Karmas taken from a transcript of a public seminar taught by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in February 1971. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
August 8th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
August 22nd
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
September 7th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
September 20th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
October 7th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
October 20th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
November 4th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
November 19th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 5th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Shambhala Sadhana
December 18th
A time for our community to come together to practice the Shambhala Sadhana. All are welcome—and encouraged—to join, no matter what your level of experience. Continue »
