Programs

First Sunday Compassion Practice

April 7th—June 2nd

We are now offering a regular lovingkindness, or Metta practice on the first Sunday of the month. Lovingkindness is a contemplative practice that opens our hearts and nurtures our capacity for compassion. Continue »

Sadhana of Mahamudra

April 8th—December 30th

All are welcome to join in this twice-monthly sadhana that was one of the first practices that Chogyam Trungpa encouraged his students to do. In person in the Diamond Temple. Continue »

Meditation Instructor Training

May 4th—May 5th

This training is through Shambhala Online. Three weekends with our most advanced teachers. The first two are open to anyone interested in becoming a meditation instructor in the Shambhala tradition. The third is for authorized meditation instructors only. Continue »

Sitting with Sadness and Joy: A Meditation Mini Retreat

with Christopher Wenger

May 11th

"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 »

Buddhism 101

with Christopher Wenger & Stephanie Lindemann

May 19th

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 »

The Path of Natural Wakefulness: Exploring Vajrayana

with Valerie Morvan & Norma Harris

June 5th—June 29th

This 4-week class ending with a half day retreat is for anyone who wants to learn more about the Vajrayana Buddhist path. Sometimes seen as esoteric, it is never separate from the basic teachings on mindfulness, awareness, egolessness, and compassion. Continue »

Soundbath with Chelsea Szegidewicz

June 8th

Relax together as crystal quartz singing bowls and a guided vocal toning practice clear our energy centers and deepen our body awareness from Root to Crown. Open to Everyone. Continue »