Programs for Mountain States USA Region
Boulder Shambhala Center
Dharmic Warriors
September 6th—December 13th
Teens! Join our biweekly gathering for socializing and mindfulness. Being a teen can be rough, especially in these challenging and confusing times... Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Parenting as Path 2019 - 2020
September 15th—May 17th (2020)
Join other parents monthly for time to meditate, contemplate and discuss the journey of parenting. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Dragon Club 2019 - 2020
September 15th—May 17th (2020)
Children ages 9 - 12 are invited to explore meditation practice and contemplative space. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Shambhala Kids 2019 - 2020
September 15th—May 17th (2020)
Children ages 4 - 8 invited to come explore the world through their senses. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Radical Dharma Reading Group
November 3rd—December 15th
Please join us to read and discuss the book Radical Dharma by Lama Rod Owens, Rev. angel Kyodo Williams, and Jasmine Sydullah. You are welcomed to engage in a critical discussion on the dynamics of power, privilege, and race as it affects dharma communiti Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Heart Sutra Study
with Fred Jaben
November 19th—December 17th
We will investigate the meaning of the Heart Sutra through recitation, contemplation, study and discussion. Open to all. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Traditional Daoist Qigong: Level 3
with Acharya Dale Asrael
December 7th—December 8th
Qigong is designed to cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through Taoist practices that integrate movement, breath, and qi or internal energy to promote health and longevity. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Beyond Gender: The Inseparable Union of the Feminine & Masculine Principles
with Sangyum Agness Au & Erika Berland
December 7th—December 8th - Date postponed or cancelled
The teachings on Inseparable Union lift the veil on all polarities, including gender, politics, and social movements. By recognizing and resisting the cultural vortex of echo chambers, we can return again and again to the neutral ground of one’s innate na Continue »
Fort Collins Shambhala Meditation Center
Windhorse - Sacred Path Series
with Elaine Yuen
December 13th—December 15th
Windhorse practice is a way 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
Sacred Path III: Drala
with Acharya Susan Skjei
December 13th—December 15th
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
Children's Day
December 15th
Join in community to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Membership Oath Ceremony
December 15th
Join us to welcome new members of the Denver Center Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Holiday Dance Party with The Hazel Miller Band
December 15th
Join the party! Sunday, December 15th, 6-10pm
at the Boulder Shambhala Center Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Support the Sit-A-Thon
December 21st—December 22nd
Donate to support the Sit-A-Thon at SMCD Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Winter Solstice Sit-A-Thon
December 21st—December 22nd
Join in community to help fundraise for the Denver Shambhala Center in a 24 hour Sit-A-Thon. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
A Light in the Darkness: A Winter Solstice Children's Day Celebration
December 21st
Each year, the Shambhala community celebrates Children’s Day near the Winter Solstice. During this reflective time of year, we join with family and friends in celebration, creativity, and generosity in our shared humanity. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver
Drala Hike: North Table Mountain Park
December 22nd
Everyone is welcome to join us for a contemplative hike and experience the magic of autumn in Colorado. All experience levels, especially families and children, are encouraged to come along! Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Holiday Practice Intensive
with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson
December 26th—December 31st
This is a great opportunity to deepen your practice in a relaxed, urban, residential setting. We are offering Shamatha and Vajrayana tracks. Continue »
Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center
DAYLONG PRACTICE RETREAT (Nyinthun)
January 5th (2020)
All welcome! In the Shambhala Buddhist social dharma, basic meditation is a way for us to develop friendliness towards ourselves through returning to simplicity and being fully present to the play of our inner world. Continue »
Fort Collins Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Jonathan Barbieri
January 10th—January 12th (2020)
Shambhala Training is a path to explore the dignity of being human, using mindfulness meditation to develop fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and others. All are welcome! Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Nyinthun
January 12th (2020)
Taking it back to the old school! All day nyinthun! Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Joy in Everyday Life
with Renee Cowan
January 21st—February 18th (2020)
Joy in Everyday Life expands the meditation experience to develop further kindness toward ourselves and others. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training I: The Art of Being Human
January 24th—January 26th (2020)
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 »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Art 1 & 2
with Sensei, Alexandra Shenpen & Hazel Bercholz
January 31st—February 2nd (2020)
In Shambhala Art, we learn mostly through experiential exercises that make us aware and help us explore and discover the creative process Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Sacred Path IV & V: Meek & Perky
with Shastri Angelika Behrooz
February 7th—February 9th (2020)
At this point in the Sacred Path, The Four Dignities (Meek, Perky, Outrageous, Inscrutable) engage a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Day: Year of the Iron Mouse
February 24th (2020)
Save the date! Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training I: The Art of Being Human
February 28th—March 1st (2020)
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 »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training IV: Awakened Heart
March 13th—March 15th (2020)
As we trust further in basic goodness and dare to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world as it is. In this way we can extend ourselves to others fully with kindness. Continue »
Albuquerque Shambhala Meditation Center
THE ART of DYING – Transforming Obstacle into Opportunity
with Andrew Holecek
March 27th—March 29th (2020)
REGISTER EARLY: Limited to 40 Participants
Andrew will guide us through the Tibetan bardo teachings which can transform our daily lives by helping us approach transitions with confidence.
Bardo is a Tibetan word that means "gap" or "transition." Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training II: Birth of the Warrior
April 3rd—April 5th (2020)
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
Traditional Daoist Qigong: Level 4
with Acharya Dale Asrael
April 11th—April 12th (2020)
Qigong is designed to cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through Taoist practices that integrate movement, breath, and qi or internal energy to promote health and longevity. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Sacred Path VI & VII: Outrageous & Inscrutable
with Gary Allen
April 17th—April 19th (2020)
No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to benefit others on a larger scale. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training V: Open Sky
April 24th—April 26th (2020)
In Shambhala Training V, our awareness continues to expand. This is likened to the open clear sky of mind, a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. Continue »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Shambhala Training III: Warrior in the World
May 1st—May 3rd (2020)
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 »
Boulder Shambhala Center
Sacred Path: Golden Key
with Sangyum Agness Au
May 22nd—May 25th (2020)
Through exploring the depth of perception, one engages the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world all around us. Continue »
