All Sonoma Shambhala Center program and practice sessions are currently online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Programs for Northern California USA Region
Davis Shambhala Meditation Center
Foundations For Freedom-The Hinayana: The 5 Skandhas
October 8th—November 19th
An in-depth exploration of the Five Skandhas Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Meeting Shambhala: An Introduction to the Shambhala Lineage
with Walker Blaine & Kerry Schwartz
October 18th—October 25th
Join us for the exploration and history of the Shambhala Buddhist Lineage through talks from Shambhala's Master of Liturgies Walker Blaine followed by group discussion. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
The Early Writings of Chogyam Trungpa
with Robert Ward
October 19th—November 9th
A four-week survey of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche's earliest Western writings from Meditation in Action, Mudra, and the Garuda series among others. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Resilience in the Time of Chaos: Touching our Humanity
with Jesse Miller
October 24th
Join us online over the next 5 months as teachers from Northern California offer foundational Shambhala Teachings that uncover heart, strength and sanity in the midst of chaotic times. Continue »
Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group
The Heart of the Buddha Book Study Class #2
with Jesse Miller
October 29th—December 17th
The Heart of the Buddha book study class. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Waking Up In The Dark Age: May My Mind Become One with the Dharma
with Acharya Richard John
November 7th
The Four Dharmas of Gampopa is one of the most elegant pith instructions describing the dynamic process of the buddhist path. Each of the Four Dharmas contains practice advice that is accessible and free of intellectual speculation, and yet relevant. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
The Path of Forgiveness with Eileen Barker
November 21st
Learn a highly effective and comprehensive forgiveness process that can be applied to any type of conflict or painful situation—and have the opportunity to apply these steps to your own life with lots of support. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Back to Basics Winter Retreat: Coming Home As Community
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
December 27th—January 2nd (2021)
Winter is the natural time of year to gather in community, reflect on our lives, and set aspirations for the year to come. Whether you are a newcomer to meditation or a long-time practitioner, this retreat is the perfect opportunity to do just that.
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Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Meditation in Everyday Life: A Five-Week Course
with Kathryn Rile & Susan Arnesen
January 12th—February 9th (2021)
Give yourself the gift of meditation and infuse your life and the lives of those around you with compassion, caring, and kindness. A great start for the new year! Continue »
