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The Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded in 1973 by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, artist, author, and poet.

Real Meditators

The Shambhala Center in San Francisco is one of twelve affiliated Shambhala Meditation Centers and Groups organized as Northern California Shambhala. We offer free public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices.

You are invited to explore our diverse programs designed to help San Franciscans of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.

Beginning Meditators
We offer several ways for learning how to meditate and establish a regular practice:

Wednesday Dharma Night: meditation instruction and teachings, plus good food and great conversation

Saturday Morning Workshop: an in-depth opportunity for meditation instruction

Sunday Community Practice Morning: an opportunity to try longer sitting, and connect with the community

Shambhala Training Level I: provides a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation practice

Meditation in Everyday Life: a six-week class designed to support new meditators


Upcoming Programs:

The Shambhala Land Centers: Their Place on Your Path
February 1st
Come to Dharma Night for a talk and presentation by Jane Arthur, Director of Karmê Chöling. Learn how visiting a Shambhala retreat center on a beautiful, magical expanse of land can greatly deepen and enhance your journey along the path.
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Your Emoticons Won't Save You: The Enlightened Artist
February 10th
This evening with Ethan Nichtern combines readings from his new book of fiction and poetry with insight into Buddhist teachings. Ethan’s voice speaks clearly to young, urban adults. He joins us from NY City where he founded the Interdependence Project.
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Maitri Workshop
February 11th
Join Ethan Nichtern to learn the transformative compassion technique of Maitri (lovingkindness) where we can begin to create a world of tolerance, peace and happiness. Receive instruction on the Maitri view, along with in-depth practice and discussion.
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Learn to Meditate
February 11th
Engage in the practice of meditation in a warm, caring group environment. No previous meditation experience needed.
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Open House Talk: The Spiritual Screw-up; Why the Path is for Everyone
February 12th
Without seeing life’s ups and downs for what they are, our search for contentment is like placing bets on a roulette wheel in the middle of an earthquake. Ethan explains how the Buddhist path allows us to see the basic goodness in each of us. Please join
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Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in San Francisco

 

Sharchen Dzong

Parking: Nearby parking and public transit information can be found on the Parking & Transit Map.  [ PDF ]

Food & Beverage: Nearby restaurants, bars, and cafes can be found on the Food & Beverage Map.

Mandala News

The Sakyong
Mipham Rinpoche

A Sakyong, or Earth Protector, is an enlightened ruler who protects the sense of sacredness of human existence.

The Sakyong Wangmo
The Sakyong Wangmo, or Earth Protector Lady, is the manifestation of feminine energy - gentleness and peace - that we all possess.

Shambhala News Service
Periodic messages from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the President and other leaders of the Shambhala Mandala.

Shambhala Times
News hub for the Shambhala community

Shambhala Network
The Shambhala Network is a new website that connects the Shambhala community through email, groups and friends.

Shambhala Voices
for Diversity

Aspirations, Reports, Training, Scholarships,
and Resources

Chronicle Project
A library and a celebration of the life of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Recollections, insight, and observations

Chronicles Radio




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Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
1231 Stevenson Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel. 415-796-2507    Email: info@sfshambhala.org

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