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.
Featured Programs
Tonglen: A Transformational Practice for Our Times - in Portland
with Cathleen Miller & Karen Monahan
February 16th—March 23rd
Tonglen: A Transformational Practice for Our Times in PORTLAND
February 16-March 23
202 Woodford St., Portland
Saturdays 10 am to noon Continue »
Eating Mindfully: One Bite At A Time
with Brenda Thompson
March 3rd—April 28th
Eating mindfully is a non-diet approach to learn how to tune into your body’s own wisdom about what, when, and how much to eat Continue »
Finding Contentment within Ourselves: in Brunswick
with Sarah Chandler & Kathy Bither
March 5th—April 2nd
Contentment can be hard to find. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships. With meditation practice, we relax with ourselves and appreciate simple human experiences Continue »
Opening the Heart Sutra - in Brunswick
with Shastri Christopher St. John & Eunice St. John
March 6th—April 10th
Outrageous and Inscrutable - in Brunswick
with Jane Arthur
March 22nd—March 24th
No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for others on a large scale. Continue »
What is Shambhala Art? Exploring the Art of Nonaggression - in Portland
with Ellen Rook
March 30th
What is Shambhala Art? Exploring the Art of Nonagression
Saturday, March 30, 9:30 - 2:30 in Portland The Shambhala Art teachings celebrate the direct experience and expression that spring from the meditative mind. Continue »
Recent News
Maine Shambhala Happenings: February 28, 2018
February 27, 2019Welcome to Maine Shambhala Meditation Centers. Classes and weekend retreats can be found here. Our website offers a lot of information regarding local offerings, information about meditation, Shambhala International, our structure, contacts and more. However, if you would be more comfortable connecting with a person directly, please contact us at Welcome@MaineShambhala.org. We will be … Continue
