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.

 

 See our Calendar 

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

Featured Programs

On the Road to Shambhala Poetry Group IN PORTLAND

June 18th—August 20th

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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

  • From our new Co-Directors!

    Hello Brunswick-Portland Shambhala Members, So many exciting changes and opportunities in our community at this time!  As Acharya Lobel described at the Leadership program last week at Karme Choling, the Sakyong is offering us a rain of blessings in his writings and teachings this year.  I hope you have all had the opportunity to get … Continue