Programs
The Atlanta Shambhala Players perform "It's a Wonderful Life"
December 14th
Earn your wings and celebrate the season by joining us for a live dramatic reading of "It's a Wonderful Life", featuring the Atlanta Shambhala Players. The reading will be followed by food, drink, conversation, and a brilliantly entertaining fun-raiser. Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 15th—February 28th (2025)
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 »
Children's Day Celebration
December 21st
Celebrate the light in all of us! Sunday, Dec. 21, 2-4PM. Crafts, music, stories, science, and an altogether magical time. All ages welcome. Magical dress is encouraged! Continue »
Smile At Fear: The Windhorse of Joy
with John Rockwell
December 26th—December 30th
We will practice Mahamudra meditation, which brings us to earth and opens our heart. We will raise confidence and connect to unconditional joy on the spot. We will sit still and raise our gaze to meet our world with a soft heart and a strong voice. Continue »
Understanding Vajrayana - an Exploration of the Vajrayana Path and Culture
with Judith Simmer-Brown
January 15th—February 22nd (2025)
Curious about the Vajrayana path? Or looking to refresh your connection? Join this facilitated class to explore the history, view, and practices of this ancient tradition taught online by Judith Simmer-Brown. Continue »
Start, Restart Your Meditation Practice Now
with Valerie Morvan
January 18th (2025)
A mindfulness meditation practice is a powerful life skill. What better time to start than now? This three-hour session will help you get a meditation practice going, or reenergize an existing practice with instruction, support, and guided meditation. Continue »
Refuge Vow Preparation Class
with Christopher Wenger & Stephanie Lindemann
January 19th—January 26th (2025)
Explore what it means to be a Buddhist and to take the Refuge Vow, the first step in formally committing to the Buddhist path. Refuge vows will be offered on February 9, 2025. You may take this class whether you plan to take the vow or not. Continue »
Bodhisattva Vow Preparation Class
with Valerie Morvan & Jackie Muse
January 19th—January 26th (2025)
Join this class to explore the bodhisattva path and to prepare to take the Bodhisattva Vow, which will be offered at the Atlanta Shambhala Center on February 9, 2025. Continue »
The Dharmic Path of Inquiry
with Judith Simmer-Brown
February 8th—February 9th (2025)
Trace the foundations of inquiry in Buddhism, called vipashyana, a nonconceptual “clear seeing” that arises from the mind of meditation. Explore how to cultivate personal and interpersonal inquiry in our practice and our lives. Everyone welcome. Continue »
Refuge Vows with Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown
with Judith Simmer-Brown
February 9th (2025)
In the refuge vow ceremony, one formally commits oneself to the teachings and practices of the Buddhist path. The vow will be offered at the Atlanta Shambhala Center on February 9, 2025, with Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown as preceptor. Continue »
Bodhisattva Vows with Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown
with Judith Simmer-Brown
February 9th (2025)
The Bodhisattva Vow marks a commitment to the mahayana path, opening the heart of compassion and working for the benefit of all beings. The Atlanta Shambhala Center will offer Bodhisattva Vows with Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown on February 9, 2025. Continue »
