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 Ecology: Public Talk
Join us on November 9th for this special Thursday night talk with senior teacher Acharya Christie Cashman for an exploration of Shambhala ecological principles. Learn More →
The Lost Art of Good Conversation
Join us for this special 3-program series including live stream with the Sakyong and other special guests. Register and attend one or all three programs! Learn More →
Featured Programs and Events
Weekly Dharma Talk & Discussion
with Karen Van Allen
October 26th
First Thursday Learn to Meditate
with Jonathan Kirkendall
November 2nd
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana Gathering
November 4th
Shambhala Sun Day
November 5th
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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