Introductory Programs

We’re thrilled that Hope Martin, a Master Teacher of the Alexander Technique, who led her popular Shape of Awake Retreat at the Atlanta Shambhala Center annually from 2010 – 2019, is back. Continue »

"Sadness and joy put together are the fundamental notion of basic goodness." ~ Chogyam Trungpa. Discover your natural wakefulness as we experience the richness of both our sadness and our joy in the space of meditation. Open to all. Continue »

What makes someone a Buddhist? Is Buddhism a religion, or something else? What are the basic teachings and principles of Buddhism? If you've wondered about these or similar questions, please join us for this accessible, interactive introduction. Continue »