Where to Start

Open Public Sitting

 
FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

First Sunday Schedule

9:00–12:00 am: Meditation practice and instruction; practice period begins and ends with Buddhist chants (come and leave anytime during this period). Children’s Program is offered during this time as well.

12 noon–1:00 pm: Various formal and informal community groups occasionally host a lunch after sitting at noon; if you are interested in hosting a lunch, please contact communitylunch@dcshambhala.org

Third Sunday Schedule

9:00–11:00am: Meditation practice and instruction; practice period begins and ends with Buddhist chants (come and leave anytime during this period).

11:00am-12 noon: Sadhana of Mahamudra (Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice.)

Note: The third Sunday practice schedule may be adjusted when other weekend programs are offered; please check the calendar.

EVERY MONDAY

6:00–6:45pm: Evening meditation practice.
No Meditation Instruction on Mondays.

EVERY TUESDAY

6:00–6:45pm: Evening meditation practice.
No Meditation Instruction on Tuesdays.

EVERY THURSDAY

6:30-7:30 pm: Evening meditation practice and instruction.
7:30 -8:15 pm: Public talk and open discussion
8:15 pm: Tea

Everyone is welcome. There is no charge for meditation sessions or meditation instruction. Please check the calendar for updates to the schedule.

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Introductory

Shambhala Training Level I: Weekend Retreat

with Susan Piver

May 31st—June 1st

This weekend retreat provides an introduction to practices and teachings which help us discover basic goodness in ourselves and others, and to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Open to everyone. Continue »

Meditation in Everyday Life

June 3rd—June 24th

With simple instructions and support, mindfulness meditation practice can become part of our lives, bringing greater stability, strength, and clarity. Continue »

Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop

with Christian Gregory

June 12th

This introductory class highlights the Shambhala community’s core practice - mindfulness-awareness meditation - in both sitting and walking forms. Continue »

Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop

with Jonathan Kirkendall

July 10th

Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop

with Christian Gregory

August 14th