Welcome
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. Located in the vibrant Cleveland Park neighborhood, the Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington DC is part of a global community of meditation centers which aspire to awaken kindness, goodness and wisdom within society, through a variety of classes, retreats, community events, and free of charge public meditation sessions.
Shambhala City Weekthun
A city weekthun, or week-long practice intensive, is a unique opportunity to deepen one’s meditation practice without going far from home. Participants are welcome to join for all or part of the weekthun. There are no prerequisites for the weekthun. Everyone is welcome! Learn More →
First Thursday Learn to Meditate
Join us for our First Thursday Learn to Meditate program. This group meditation and guidance session is suitable for first-time visitors and experienced meditators including Q&A and discussion, and followed by refreshments. Learn more →
Featured Programs and Events
Weekly Dharma Talk & Discussion
with Andreas Andreou
June 22nd
Shambhala Training Level I in Charlottesville VA
with Shastri Nick Kranz
June 23rd—June 25th
Who Am I? The Basic Goodness of Being Human
with Ciprian Iancu & Christian Gregory
June 24th—June 25th
Weekly Dharma Talk & Discussion
with Jayne Sutton
June 29th
Featured News and Local Blog
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Shambhalians Manifest at the Peoples Climate March
May 17, 2017by Mark Rasmuson and Gabe Dayley “A sacred activist is someone who knows that the world’s profound crisis is challenging everyone to act from our deepest compassion and wisdom, and who is committed to ‘being’, in the face of growing chaos, suffering, and violence. In Shambhala terminology we call this the way of warriorship.” – … Continue
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