Programs for Northern California USA Region
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
A Year of Deepening in Compassion
April 7th—October 6th
The path of the Bodhisattva Warrior begins with developing affection for ourselves and expands this to others, dissolving the barriers that divide us. To support this practice, the Shambhala Acharyas have offered to lead the community in a year-long serie Continue »
Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group
Pema Chodron Class on The Five Skandhas (Note: Dates Have Changed)
July 11th—August 15th
A five Thursdays class of Pema, on video, teaching on the five skandhas. July 10 Note: the dates have changed. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Deepening in Compassion: Video Talks with Acharyas
July 14th—August 18th
Our series will begin with The Four Immeasurables: The Tiger, Friendly to Self & Merciful to Other. Join us for this series of teachings on deepening in compassion. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
The Fragrance of Emptiness —A Book-Study Class Exploring The Heart Sutra
with Bruce Dal Santo
July 16th—August 3rd
The Heart Sutra is of the most beloved and inspiring texts in the Buddhist canon. Join us in this book-study class exploring to broaden our perception of the world and challenge our assumptions about the nature of reality. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Diversity & Inclusivity - A Day of Practice for Members - Working with Whiteness
with Janet Ryvlin & Denise Blanc
August 25th
Please join us for this day of exploring together the experience and habits of mind that permeate diversity & inclusivity in our culture of white priviledge. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Rites of Passage: A Contemplative Retreat for 8-11 Year Olds
with Leslie Gossett
September 6th—September 14th
Rites of Passage marks and honors the transition that occurs in children at age 8 to 11. The program will take place at a lovely group campsite in the redwoods, near San Francisco. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Reclaiming Women's Stories in Buddhism
with Acharya Holly Gayley
September 13th—September 14th
Buddhist stories of women have seeped into the shadows of history. Returning these stories into the light enriches our understanding of dharma. And, these stories are vital for people of all genders to help restore a balance that we can incorporate into o Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Rites of Passage: Ceremony and Community Celebration
with Leslie Gossett & Shastri Manuel Medeiros
September 14th
Friends and family of the participants as well as members of the Shambhala and Bay Area community are invited to attend the closing ceremony for the program. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Vajrayana Circle
with Acharya Holly Gayley
September 15th
Vajrayana practitioners will gather to deepen our exploration of the themes from this weekend through stories of women in terma lineages in eastern Tibet. Continue »
Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center
Warrior In The World: Shambhala Training Level III
with Shastri Joanne Martin Braun & Jesse Miller
September 21st—September 22nd
Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we begin to open and engage the world directly extending this attitude of fearlessness to our everyday activities. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
The Five Wisdoms Energies - A Yogic Practice
with Irini Rockwell
September 21st—September 22nd
Please join us for a day of discovering the Five Wisdoms within ourselves, each other and in our lives together. Continue »
Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
Varjayana Retreat
with Acharya Christie Cashman
October 5th—October 9th
This is a restricted program—those who have been to a Sacred World Assembly, Rigden Abhisheka, or Scorpion Seal Assemblies are welcome to attend. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco
Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 27th
Our community gathers for this precious opportunity to practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra on the evenings of the new moon. All levels of students are warmly invited to participate, which is what makes this so special. Sadhanas are usually reserved for Vajr Continue »
