Programs for Mountain States USA Region
Boulder Shambhala Center
Contentment in Everyday Life
April 23rd—May 21st
This course provides an exploration of genuine contentment, the foundational views of the Buddhist teachings, and meditation in action for daily life. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Wisdom in Everyday Life
with Shastri Dhi Good & Lawrence Seidl
April 30th—May 28th
Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom. Students will receive practical instructions for transforming confused emotions and situations into effective actions as they arise. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Dharmic Warriors
May 17th—November 15th
Teens! Join our biweekly gathering for socializing and mindfulness. Being a teen can be rough, especially in these challenging and confusing times... Continue »
Shambhala Mountain Center
Vajrayogini: The Glorious Co-Emergent Mother
with Larry Mermelstein
May 17th—May 26th
Sadhana Intensive in the Great Stupa // Join us as we immerse ourselves in the vivid world of Vajrayogini, exploring the richness of yidam practice. Continue »
Shambhala Mountain Center
Trusting the Wisdom of Direct Experience: Embodied Listening®
with Hope Martin & David Rome
May 24th—May 27th
The more we are able to live deeply from within our bodies, the more our stuck places transform, allowing for greater joy and authenticity Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Sacred Path: Great Eastern Sun & Windhorse
with Acharya Holly Gayley
May 24th—May 27th
This weekend program teaches how to see the Great Eastern Sun, the primordial energy and brilliance that is the basis of all that exists. This level of training cultivates one's dignity and natural gifts, and widen one's sphere of compassion. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Family Meditation and Meal Get Together
May 30th
Have you wondered if you'll ever have time to meditate being a parent? Have you wanted to expose your children to meditation but can't find the proper setting? Let's support each other! We'll get together and sit. Continue »
Fort Collins Shambhala Meditation Center
Finding Equilibrium in Uncertainty
with Acharya Daniel Hessey
June 1st
Meditation practice cannot protect us from change in our lives—especially the changes that challenge our most deeply held
assumptions about ourselves and our world. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Community New Moon Practice
June 1st
Compassionate and healing practices are a mainstay for any Buddhist lineage and especially in difficult times, it is crucial. The Shambhala community is committed to healing and cultivating strength on a monthly basis. Continue »
Shambhala Mountain Center
Embodied Power and Play: Reclaiming the Feminine
June 6th—June 11th
with with Acharya Holly Gayley, Geo Logerreta, Kriste Peoples and Hannah Kinderlehrer // Join our inclusive circle to nourish your being and unleash your strength, voice, and creativity. Continue »
Shambhala Mountain Center
Love & Racial Justice: A Multi Tradition Movement Healing Racism
June 6th—June 9th
with Acharya Charlene Leung, Jozen Tamori Gibson, Myokei Caine-Barrett, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Michaela McCormick and Lyn Fine // If you are already engaged in the challenge of racial healing in North America and long for spiritual connection in this work... Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Taoist Qigong Levels 1 and 2
with Mark Kelleher
June 8th—June 9th
Taoist qigong is a spiritual discipline that cultivates body and mind simultaneously. Originally called taoyin, which means 'guiding the flow of internal energy (qi), it has been practiced for over two thousand years in China. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
The Practice of Taking Refuge
with Travis May
June 10th
Inspired by our newest group of refugees, we will be offering an introduction and practice session for "Arousing the Motivation for True Freedom from Samsara: The Practice of Taking Refuge." Continue »
Fort Collins Shambhala Meditation Center
Shifting Culture: Diversity and Inclusion Conversations: Value All Voices Part I
with Katya Stewart-Sweeney
June 14th
How do we understand and value diversity in our community? Join us for an experiential exploration with Katya Stewart-Sweeney Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Full Moon Community Practice: Shambhala Sadhana & Social Meditation
June 15th
Celebrate the Full Moon with virtue and friends! Join us for the Shambhala Sadhana and Social Meditation. Open to All. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Immeasurable Wisdom: A Mahayana City Retreat
with Michelle De Raismes
June 16th—June 22nd
In these tumultuous times, many of us feel our lives are overfull and find it hard to take care of ourselves. It can be rare to have an opportunity to gather in the simplicity of meditation practice. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Walking the Bodhisattva Path
June 19th—July 17th
This five-class course with one morning practice intensive is based on the profound teachings of the Buddha, Najarjuna, Asanga, and the lineage teachings of Shambhala. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Ashe Society
with Travis May
June 20th
The Boulder Ashe Society meets monthly to practice stroke and to deepen our understanding of The Golden Sun of the Great East. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Sacred Path: Drala
with Acharya Melissa Moore
June 21st—June 23rd
Through exploring the depth of perception, one engages the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world. The principle of drala refers to the sacred energy and power that exists when we step beyond aggression. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Midsummer's Day
June 22nd
Please join us for our annual celebration of the summer solstice! BSC members and friends are cordially invited to celebrate the beginning of summer with a lhasang, potluck picnic, nature hike, pie contest, fun and games. Continue »
Fort Collins Shambhala Meditation Center
Shifting Culture: Diversity and Inclusion Conversations: Value All Voices Part II
with Katya Stewart-Sweeney
June 23rd
Have you ever examined your family messages about gender? Join us for an experiential exploration with Katya Stewart-Sweeney Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Sacred Path Study: Reflections of the Cosmic Mirror
with Shastri Denise Wuensch & Shastri Dhi Good
June 25th—September 10th
For advanced Shambhala practitioners and warriors currently attending Sacred Path, this is a study group for the precious texts received. We will engage collectively with group conversations, meditation practice and study of the Shambhala terma. Continue »
Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
with Susan Dever
June 28th—June 30th
In Shambhala Training Level III, we make an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Rigden: Unconditional Confidence
June 28th—June 30th
The Rigden is a representation of our inherent enlightened nature and embodies the principle of unconditional bravery. Continue »
Shambhala Mountain Center
Enlightened Society Assembly
July 1st—July 11th
Enlightened Society Assembly is a group retreat for all who have completed Rigden: Unconditional Confidence. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Community New Moon Practice
July 6th
Compassionate and healing practices are a mainstay for any Buddhist lineage and especially in difficult times, it is crucial. The Shambhala community is committed to healing and cultivating strength on a monthly basis. Continue »
Shambhala Mountain Center
Scorpion Seal Assemblies II, III, V, VI Garchen
July 13th—July 24th
A potent mandala of practice, study, and celebration of the Scorpion Seal path. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Meditation in Everyday Life
July 13th—July 14th
This weekend provides introductory tools and teachings to weave the insights of meditation into daily life. With simple instructions and support, meditation practice can become an integral part of our lives, increasing our stability, strength, and clarity Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
STILLness: Meditation in the Galleries
July 14th
Silent meditation session at the Clyfford Still Contemporary Art Museum. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Sacred Path: Meek & Perky
with Steve Seely
July 19th—July 21st
The four dignities are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
The Art of Undoing: Meditation and Yoga
with Katharine Kaufman
July 20th
The pairing of meditation with yoga is lively, intimate and generous. Yoga and meditation together help us befriend our emotions, calm restlessness and meet change and difficulties with flexibility and a bigger perspective. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
New Members Welcome & Orientation
July 21st
We would like to personally welcome all new community members of the Boulder Shambhala Center. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
August 2nd—August 4th
This program includes basic meditation instruction, conversation with experienced teachers, and the opportunity to meet new friends. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Community New Moon Practice
August 3rd
Compassionate and healing practices are a mainstay for any Buddhist lineage and especially in difficult times, it is crucial. The Shambhala community is committed to healing and cultivating strength on a monthly basis. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Rites of Passage
with Kerry MacLean & Rachel Steele
August 5th—August 11th
This special program marks a child’s first major step to adulthood—the transition from being dependent on one’s parents to gaining confidence as a contributing member of society, taking on greater responsibility within the family and the community. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Sacred Path: Outrageous & Inscrutable
August 9th—August 11th
The four dignities are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Meditation in Everyday Life
August 13th—September 10th
This course presents introductory teachings and tools for working with meditation in everyday life. Open to all. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Full Moon Community Practice: Shambhala Sadhana & Social Meditation
August 17th
Celebrate the Full Moon with virtue and friends! Join us for the Shambhala Sadhana and Social Meditation. Open to All. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Sacred Path I: Great Eastern Sun
August 30th—September 1st
Great Eastern Sun, the first program in the Sacred Path, is based on seeing that there is a natural source of radiance and brilliance in this world—which is the innate wakefulness of human beings. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Sacred Path: Golden Key
with Acharya Daniel Hessey
August 30th—September 2nd
The final program in the Sacred Path series. This three-day weekend retreat is based on a Shambhala text that works with our relationship to the phenomenal world and our sense perceptions. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Community New Moon Practice
August 31st
Compassionate and healing practices are a mainstay for any Buddhist lineage and especially in difficult times, it is crucial. The Shambhala community is committed to healing and cultivating strength on a monthly basis. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training I: The Art of Being Human
September 6th—September 8th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to this original nature with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine, dignified, caring human beings. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Looking Deeply: Meditation, Difference, & Inclusion
with Jeffrey Scott
September 6th—September 8th
Grounded in the profound contemplation of basic goodness from the Shambhala tradition and the gentle stability provided by sitting meditation, over the course of this weekend we will engage with each other around our own experiences of exclusion/inclusion Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Ashe Society
September 7th
Restricted to graduates of Warrior Assembly, we will revisit and enjoy precious transmissions for cultivating enlightened society. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
STILLness: Meditation in the Galleries
September 8th
Silent meditation session at the Clyfford Still Contemporary Art Museum. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Meditation in Everyday Life
September 10th—October 8th
This course provides introductory tools and teachings to weave the insights of meditation into daily life. With simple instructions and support, meditation practice can become an integral part of our lives, increasing our stability, strength, and clarity. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Membership Ceremony and Celebration
September 15th
Please join us to welcome our newest members of Shambhala. This ceremony of appreciation is a powerful moment to experience our shared principles - basic goodness and enlightened society - through gathering the community and celebrating together. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Spontaneous Creativity with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
September 19th—September 22nd
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will offer support for participants to engage their creative nature, release pain identities that create blockages, and awaken to greater inspiration, awareness, openness, and abilities to joyfully serve others. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
September 27th—September 29th
This weekend builds on the foundation of the meditation practice introduced in Shambhala Training Level I by exploring how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training I: The Art of Being Human
September 27th—September 29th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to this original nature with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine, dignified, caring human beings. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Community New Moon Practice
September 28th
Compassionate and healing practices are a mainstay for any Buddhist lineage and especially in difficult times, it is crucial. The Shambhala community is committed to healing and cultivating strength on a monthly basis. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training II: Birth of the Warrior
October 4th—October 6th
This program builds on the foundation of the meditation practice that was introduced in Shambhala Training I and explores how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Contentment in Everyday Life
October 8th—November 5th
Contentment, simplicity, and mindfulness are connected with the hinayana teachings of the Buddhist path. Through the gentle precision of meditation practice, we learn to appreciate ourselves and our day-to-day life. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Full Moon Community Practice: Shambhala Sadhana & Social Meditation
October 12th
Celebrate the Full Moon with virtue and friends! Join us for the Shambhala Sadhana and Social Meditation. Open to All. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Sacred Path II: Windhorse
October 18th—October 20th
This program, the second in the Sacred Path series, teaches a practice to bring about skillful and heartfelt social engagement, enabling the warrior to go forward in the midst of whatever challenges occur. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Contentment in Everyday Life
October 22nd—October 27th
This course provides an exploration of genuine contentment, the foundational views of the Buddhist teachings, and meditation in action for daily life. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training I: The Art of Being Human
October 25th—October 27th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to this original nature with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine, dignified, caring human beings. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Community New Moon Practice
October 26th
Compassionate and healing practices are a mainstay for any Buddhist lineage and especially in difficult times, it is crucial. The Shambhala community is committed to healing and cultivating strength on a monthly basis. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training II: Birth of the Warrior
November 1st—November 3rd
This program builds on the foundation of the meditation practice that was introduced in Shambhala Training I and explores how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Joy in Everyday Life
November 7th—November 10th
Joy in Everyday Life expands the meditation experience to develop further kindness toward ourselves and others. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
STILLness: Meditation in the Galleries
November 10th
Silent meditation session at the Clyfford Still Contemporary Art Museum. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training III: Warrior in the World
November 22nd—November 24th
In Shambhala Training III, we work in a deliberate way, making an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated in our meditation practice into all aspects of daily life. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Community New Moon Practice
November 30th
Compassionate and healing practices are a mainstay for any Buddhist lineage and especially in difficult times, it is crucial. The Shambhala community is committed to healing and cultivating strength on a monthly basis. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Sacred Path III: Drala
December 6th—December 8th
Drala is the third program in the Sacred Path series and introduces further warriorship practices. These practices are based on a societal vision and aspiration to help the world. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
December 6th—December 7th
This program includes basic meditation instruction, conversation with experienced teachers, and the opportunity to meet new friends. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Full Moon Community Practice: Shambhala Sadhana & Social Meditation
December 14th
Celebrate the Full Moon with virtue and friends! Join us for the Shambhala Sadhana and Social Meditation. Open to All. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Community New Moon Practice
December 28th
Compassionate and healing practices are a mainstay for any Buddhist lineage and especially in difficult times, it is crucial. The Shambhala community is committed to healing and cultivating strength on a monthly basis. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Joy in Everyday Life
January 8th—February 5th (2020)
This course expands the meditation experience by cultivating the noble heart of the mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
January 17th—January 19th (2020)
By cultivating mindfulness and awareness through meditation, the warrior in training leaves the stuffiness of the cocoon to explore the world with true perception. This can be the beginning of a life-long love affair with the phenomenal world. Continue »
