Welcome to the Victoria Shambhala Centre. We are located on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, the home of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations, and we are grateful for the opportunity to meditate and create community on this land.

Shambhala teachings are based on a secular path of discovering and learning to trust in our innate human goodness through the practice of meditation.

For over 45 years we have been offering introductory mindfulness meditation classes, Buddhist studies, contemplative arts training and the Way of Shambhala core curriculum to the Victoria community.

Sit with us!

We offer free introductory meditation classes and opportunities to sit on Tuesday night Open House starting at 6:30 pm, Wednesday morning meditation online at 9 am and Sunday morning meditation beginning at 10 am. For more information please check out our public meditation schedule.

There is a wide variety of mindfulness based programs and community celebrations throughout the year.  Please check our monthly calendar to discover upcoming events.

Shambhala is a community driven organization and we welcome you to learn more about membership and volunteer opportunities at our centre.

Basic Goodness without Barriers

At the Victoria Shambhala Centre we strive to foster a welcoming atmosphere free of prejudice and to develop an inclusive and enlightened village which is fully accessible to all persons. Although some of our programs and events are only open to members or those who have fulfilled certain prerequisites, everyone is welcome at our Centre – or online space – regardless of religion, spiritual tradition or teachers, path of practice, opinions, class, nationality, culture, ethnicity, race, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical, perceptual or mental abilities.  

Read the recently updated Shambhala International code of conduct to learn more.

Health and well being

Covid 19 and other endemic infectious diseases like the seasonal flu are still a serious concern for immune compromised members and the elderly. If you are exhibiting any symptoms of illness we ask you to please wait till you have fully recovered before visiting the centre. Hand sanitizer and masks are available.