The Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centres founded in 1973 by Tibetan meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by his son, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
The vision of the Shambhala lineage is based on the wisdom and compassion of the meditation
tradition. It proclaims that our lives are workable and even wonderful.
Through the path of meditation we can touch our inherent sanity and by
sharing that with others we can create an enlightened society.
Open House
Beginners and experienced meditators who wish to receive further instruction on the foundations of meditation are welcome to join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm.
Sangha Night
Newcomers and experienced practitioners are invited to join us on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm to explore the provocative teachings of Buddhism and Shambhala. A one hour group meditation practice is followed by a talk and discussion, or tea.
Saturday Nyinthun
Second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9:00-12:00
Join us for all or part of this three-hour practice on the second and fourth Saturday mornings of each month. To ensure that weekend programs are not being conducted in place of a Nyinthun, please consult the centre's calendar of events.
If you require meditation instruction or would like to discuss your meditation practice during a Nyinthun, please see the timekeeper (Umze) and you will be directed to the meditation instructor in attendance.
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Featured Programs:
Shambhala Training Level III-Warrior in the World
Jul 31 / 7:00 PM - Aug 2 / 5:30 PM Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities. more info
Shambhala Training Level IV-Awakened Heart
Sep 18 / 7:00 PM - Sep 20 / 12:00 AM With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. We can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness. more info
Shambhala Training Level II-Birth of the Warrior
Oct 16 / 7:00 PM - Oct 18 / 5:30 PM Having experienced a taste of basic goodness, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing basic goodness. more info
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The Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre is located at the corner of Belmont Ave. and Pembroke St.
(in the former United Church building).
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