Welcome
The Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre is part of Shambhala International, which includes over 150 centres worldwide dedicated to providing space for meditation, Buddhist studies, contemplative arts and community.
The vision of Shambhala recognizes the basic goodness of all people and seeks to support that goodness in every aspect of daily life.
We welcome you to check out our many programs and classes, and regular Wednesday Night Open House where you can get meditation instruction or just come to sit.
Open House events are free to the public, donations welcome.
New to Shambhala?
See Getting Started to learn about who we are and what we offer. Or meet our community, learn to meditate, and hear an introductory talk at our weekly Open House, Wednesdays, 6:45–9pm.
Public Meditation
• Open House: Wednesdays, 6:45–9pm
• Sundays, 9am–12pm
• Tuesdays, 7–8pm
• Wednesdays, 8–9am
See our Public Meditation Schedule »
Featured Programs
Way of Shambhala - Meditation in Everyday Life
with Dede Gaston & Jordie Allen-Newman
January 23rd—February 20th
Chariot of Mahamudra
with Acharya Richard John
January 31st—February 2nd
8 Day Mahamudra Retreat
with Acharya Richard John
January 31st—February 8th
Way of Shambhala - Level 2 Birth of the Warrior
with Dede Gaston & Susana Mendes Duarte
February 28th—March 1st
