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
Weekly on Saturdays from 9:00-12:00
Join us for all or part of this three-hour practice on Saturday mornings. If weekend programs or events are being conducted requiring the Nyinthun to be cancelled, you will be notified by email by Thursday of the previous week.
If you would like to discuss problems with your meditation practice or discuss hindrances to your practice, please see the timekeeper (Umze) and you will be directed to the meditation instructor in attendance.
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Upcoming Programs:
Sadhana of Mahamudra
February 13th The Shambhala Community will be practicing the Sadhana of Mahamudra; this powerful Vajrayana text was written by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche while on retreat in Bhutan in 1968. It is traditionally chanted at the time of the new and full moons, and is open more info
Shambhala Day
February 14th Shambhala Day - Year of the Iron Tiger
Sunday February 14
Dawn to Dusk Celebrations
Shambhala Day or the Tibetan New Year is the biggest celebration of 2010. It is an opportunity to come together to appreciate others, ourselves and our good fortu more info
Sundays with Pema
February 21st - March 28th 4 Sunday afternoons from 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Feb 21, Feb 28, (then a 2 week break) Mar 21, Mar 28
Pema Chödrön is one of the shining lights of
Shambhala known for her warmth, wisdom and wit.
Please join us for this 4-part video series Sundays in Fe 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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