Geistlight_4548_SandiasShambhala in the Land of Enchantment

The Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center is part of Shambhala, a global community of more than 200 meditation centers and groups founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.

A small center with a big heart, 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.

 

New to Shambhala?

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

Ongoing Offerings

Our centre offers a rich array of ongoing offerings free to the public including weekly public sitting meditation hours and dharma talks. No prior meditation experience required to attend.  All are welcome. More →

Featured Programs

Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior

with Shastri Denise Wuensch

June 8th—June 10th

Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in Level I, we want to learn more. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask underlying fear. Continue »

Drala Meditation Hike: Las Conchas Trail

June 9th

Join us for an easy hike along the East Fork of the Jemez River Continue »

Improv Workshop

June 16th

In improvisational comedy, one learns to work entirely in the moment. Rather than having the perfect punchline ready and hoping for just the right setup, one uses openness and fearlessness to work with the reality that is now. Continue »

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    March 4, 2018 by Karin_Williams

    Artists – Do you have an image that relates to the history of our downtown neighborhoods in Albuquerque?  If so, submit it for consideration.  Be one of 10 artists to have artwork featured in an exhibition of banners along Mountain Road.  A public “Banner Walk” will announce the show, followed by a dedication and reception. … Continue →