All San Francisco Shambhala program and practice sessions are currently online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Programs for Northern California USA Region
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Mind and Its World: Shamatha & Vipashyana Practice
with Lodro Sangpo
October 9th—October 30th
In this class, we will cover the embodied mind, the five skandas and the mind's perceptions including the environment. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
No Laughing Matter: Comedians of Color Tell It Like It Is
with Janet Ryvlin & Denise Blanc
October 23rd
By viewing short videos from comedians of color, we will look at how unconscious viewpoints within our white society create a barrier that prevents us from understanding and seeing systemic racism and the glaring inequities in our culture. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Saturday Morning with Jakusho Kwong-roshi
October 30th
Roshi will be giving a talk on the Poem by the Zen Master, Tozan Ryokai Zenji which was referenced by Suzuki Roshi, in "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind. Continue »
Davis Shambhala Meditation Center
What Can We Rely On? Advice from the Buddha and Atisha
with Acharya Richard John
November 6th—November 7th
The Four Reliances is the Buddha's heart advice to students who find themselves confused about who and what to trust to guide their path. The instructions are clear, simple and precise, and immensely helpful in times of chaos. Continue »
Davis Shambhala Meditation Center
The Mahamudra Pith Instructions of Tashi Namgyal
with Acharya Richard John
November 8th
This is a restricted program for tantrikas. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Cutting Through Spiritual Vagueness: Equanimity and Bodhicitta for Divided Communities with Dungse Jampal Norbu
November 11th
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Chariot of Mahamudra
with Acharya Richard John
November 13th—November 14th
We will deepen the practices of meditation to look at the mind and sense perceptions, with emphasis on direct personal experience. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Knowing What Has Been Pointed Out
with Acharya Richard John
November 15th—November 17th
This program is restricted to tantrikas. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Open Sky: Shambhala Training Level V
with Acharya Richard John
November 19th—November 21st
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 learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Living in the Challenge with Courage and Compassion: A Winter Meditation Retreat
with Holly Gayley
December 27th—January 2nd (2022)
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. Continue »
