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Shambhala in the Land of Enchantment

The Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center is part of Shambhala, a global community of meditation centers and groups founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

The Albuquerque Center opened its doors in the fall of 2004 and has since been growing in size, interest, and vision. As we expand our programming of practice and study to meet the needs of our community, we keep at the core our open hearts and minds.

Our center offers meditation instruction and practice, programs and classes on Shambhala and Buddhist teachings, as well as training in contemplative arts. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help people of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness, fearlessness, and humor.

Please check the website often for more details on sitting times, programs, gatherings; or add your name to our email list on the bottom of the right sidebar of any page of the website.

As a Center, we are committed to being all inclusive, welcoming all under the broad Shambhala umbrella; a place to sit, study and be with a broad, unfolding sangha. We hope to welcome you soon.

PUBLIC SITTING

Please join us Sunday mornings for open sitting meditation, from 10:00 am to noon

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New to Shambhala?

Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community. More →

Ongoing Offerings

We offer free weekly public sitting meditation every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, as well as our Heart of Recovery meeting every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. No prior meditation experience required to attend. All are welcome. More →

Featured Programs

Social Presencing Theater Practice

with Ryn Armstrong

April 20th

Social Presencing Theater is an art form and “social technology” that brings together social change with creative expression through a synthesis of mindfulness, embodied expression, and group dialogue. Continue »

Dharma Book Group - In person and virtual

April 21st

Join us for part one of our discussion of the book "EcoDharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis" by David R Loy. Continue »

Training for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Two (In Person and Online)

with Erika Berland

May 4th—May 5th

This is the second in a series of 3 weekend trainings for authorized Meditation Instructors and practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »

The Bodhisattva Warrior: Keeping Our Hearts Open and Strong in Challenging Times

with Halleluiah Strongheart

May 10th

Join us for a talk and discussion on how the Shambhala Buddhist teachings can support us in keeping our hearts open and strong. Continue »

Social Presencing Theater Practice

with Ryn Armstrong

May 18th

Social Presencing Theater is an art form and “social technology” that brings together social change with creative expression through a synthesis of mindfulness, embodied expression, and group dialogue. Continue »

Dharma Book Group - In person and virtual

May 19th

Join us for part two of our discussion of the book "EcoDharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis" by David R Loy. Continue »

Training for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Three (In Person and Online)

with Janet Solyntjes & Elaine Yuen

June 22nd—June 23rd

This is the third in a series of 3 weekend trainings for authorized Meditation Instructors and practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »