Find out what the ancient tradition of Buddhism and the Shambhala Buddhist path and meditation practice is about.

Open House occurs every Wednesday evening at 8 pm at the Shambhala Centre, and is open to all.

It includes a brief introductory discussion lead by a member of the Centre who has many years of experience practicing this personal journey. It is a chance to discuss what concerns you about spiritual teachings and the reality of everyday life.

Open House includes information about activities and events open to the public at the Shambhala Centre, and most importantly, how you can receive meditation instruction in this tradition if you wish to pursue this practice. The discussion concludes at 9 pm and is followed by refreshments and a chance to ask your questions on any of the issues raised that evening.

"Taking a spiritual path isn’t meant to be just a way to deal with hard times. Following a spiritual path is how we awaken to our unique and precious power as humans."
-Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

"The attitude that one experiences from the Buddhist view and practice is that one actually experiences mind as fundamentally pure, healthy and positive."
-Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Regular Practice

PUBLIC SITTING & EVENING CHANTS Wednesdays 7 pm Sunday Nyinthün 9 am-12, 1:30-4:30pm

Our open practice consists of silent sitting, interspersed with brief periods of walking meditation, and in the evenings, concluding with chanting. First-time meditators are encouraged to attend our Open House on Wednesday evenings for meditation instruction.

Nyinthün is a form of group practice that lasts for a whole day, and includes periods of sitting and walking meditation as well as selected readings, opening and closing chants. Nyinthün is a means for drawing together sangha members of all levels of practice, providing an opportunity to strengthen and stabilize our meditation through more intensive practice.