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Introductory Programs
Open Door: Fearlessness and Gentleness in a Multi-Cultural World
September 12th
This daylong program is a contemplative approach to the challenges and joys of engaging in a multicultural society. More
Umdze Training and Refresher Course
September 16th - October 10th
Both Open to current Umdzes and anyone interested in becoming the Umdze. An Umdze is the person who holds the space and keeps the time for practice sessions. It is a powerful and important practice and can also be quite enjoyable. More
Finding Our Way into True Practice (Berkeley)
September 17th
Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel will give a talk at the Berkeley Shambhala Center with the release of her first book entitled “The Power of an Open Question – The Buddha’s Path to Freedom” published by Shambhala Publications. More
Reaching out wth Publicity and Advertising
September 18th
A free one-day workshop aimed at empowering you with the tools and techniques necessary to promote Shambhala programs and events More
Harvest of Peace
September 19th
The Harvest of Peace, around the time of the autumn equinox, is an opportunity for local communities to gather, hear teachings by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, and celebrate the riches of our local cultures and heritage. More
The Body and Meditation
September 26th
How can we make friends with our bodies and minds in our meditation practice? Except for maintaining an upright posture, we often bypass the body in meditation. We may not contact the felt sense of our emotions and our internal experience. This can create More
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky (Berkeley)
October 8th - October 10th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. More
Smile At Fear: Finding A True Heart of Bravery with Pema Chodron (Richmond)
October 15th - October 17th
In one of her final teaching appearances in the San Francisco Bay Area, beloved teacher Ani Pema Chodron will teach us how to work with our fear and anxiety using gentleness and inquisitiveness. More
Sadhana of Mahamudra
October 21st
The Sadhana of Mahamudra is an important text composed by the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and a turning point in his presentation of the Buddhadharma in the West. More
Shambhala Training Level I: Art of Being Human
October 29th - October 31st
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. More
Glimpses of Innate Wisdom Mind
November 5th - November 7th
The most profound teachings of Buddhism connect us with mind’s essential nature so that we can manifest its innate qualities. This seminar will present these teachings and practices in a step-by-step way that develops confidence and direct experience. More
Meditation in Everyday Life
November 17th - December 22nd
This series of five evening classes help students to establish a deeper experience of peaceful abiding as the foundation for their path and offers practical suggestions for developing a meditation practice at home. More
Sadhana of Mahamudra
November 21st
The Sadhana of Mahamudra is an important text composed by the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and a turning point in his presentation of the Buddhadharma in the West. More
Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 21st
The Sadhana of Mahamudra is an important text composed by the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and a turning point in his presentation of the Buddhadharma in the West. More
Shambhala Training Level I: Art of Being Human (with Archarya Spiegel)
February 4th - February 6th (2011)
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. More

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