Learn to Meditate

Whether you are completely new to meditation and want to learn the basics or an advanced practitioner looking to deepen your practice, a personal meditation instructor is the ideal (perhaps only) way to accomplish this.  We offer free individual meditation instruction. Check out our list of meditation instructors.

If you have any questions or comments about meditation or Shambhala, contact us here.

 

Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation.

Shambhala Vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness. This nature can be developed in daily life so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society.

 

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Local Events are listed below.  For a list of Mandala Wide Events, Click Here.

Featured Programs

Profound Treasury of Dharma Lojong slogans

May 8th—June 12th

IN BRUNSWICK. Lojong Mind Training Slogans Continue »

Sadhana of Mahamudra

May 25th

IN BRUNSWICK. The Sadhana of Mahamudra is an important practice given to us by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of Shambhala. This practice is a binding factor for our community. It is done on the day of the full or new moon. It is open to all. Continue »

On the Road to Shambhala Poetry Group IN PORTLAND

June 18th—August 20th

On The Road to Shambhala Poetry Group. IN PORTLAND Continue »

Shambhala Art Festival

June 22nd

IN BRUNSWICK. Celebration of arts and summer solstice. When registering, please indicate in the comments field, which parts of the program you plan to attend. Continue »
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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, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community. More →

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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 →

Recent News

  • Running With The Mind of Confusion

    My daughter lives in Boston. I remember several years ago she walked from her apartment to The Boston Shambhala Center to watch me take refuge. Since living in Boston she has watched the Boston Marathon every year . . . Marathon Monday.  It is apparently quite the event in Boston.  The big city has a … Continue