Membership

The Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre is a non-profit and volunteer-run organization that depends on your generosity to sustain programs and activities. The centre is supported primarily by financial contributions from members.

The centre offers free meditation instruction and a place for meditation practice and study in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Becoming a member is one way to show appreciation for the space provided at the  Centre and for the teachings. Membership is the act of committing oneself to a path and being willing to serve the community in a meaningful way.

• Practice and Study

  Members of Shambhala have a commitment to ongoing practice and study through one or more of the three avenues we provide: Buddhist teachings, Shambhala Training or Nalanda Arts. Each member is assigned a meditation instructor and is encouraged to communicate with them on an ongoing basis, for support and guidance.

• Volunteering

  The Centre is operated entirely through volunteer efforts. Members and volunteers serve on the governing council, take care of the day-to-day operation of the Centre, and coordinate and staff programs and special events. Many skills and talents are needed and one can serve in a variety of ways.

• Financial Support

  Members' financial commitments provide the resources to operate the Centre. Financial contributions go toward rent and other expenses necessary to keep the Centre in operation, such as utilities, office supplies and library.

  Our suggestion for monthly contributions is $30 per person or $50 per family. From this contribution, $30/year is set aside for membership dues. The balance is counted as a donation, with a receipt issued for income tax purposes.

  More important than the amount is the regular commitment based on what you can afford.

  Supporting our Centre through your generosity as a member ensures that the Centre continues to exist for the benefit of the community.

To become a member, please look for the application forms in our Community Room, or go to Contacts to send an email to the Membership committee.

Learn more about meditation and buddhism at shambhala.org

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Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre
#1 - 2033 Belmont Ave., Victoria,  BC V8R 3Z7
Tel. (250) 383.9108    Email: victoria.shambhala@gmail.com