Ongoing Offerings

Our center offers a rich array of ongoing offerings that are always available to the public. No prior meditation experience required to attend. Most programs offer meditation instruction upon request. All are welcome.

Open Public Programs

Sunday Community Practice- Every Sunday 10:00 amNoon

Every Sunday morning Shambhala St. Petersburg offers a period of extended sitting and walking meditation.  Participants are welcome to come and go at any time during the morning. At 11:00 am we offer informal meditation instruction. Following that is an open discussion period for everyone to participate. Announcements of upcoming events and classes are made at the end of the session.

Pema Chodron Study Group- Every Monday 7:00 pm-8:30

Come join us as our community gathers to share and discuss videos, book readings and podcasts from Pema Chodron. Whether you are new to Shambhala or have been a part of the sangha for years, this will be a great opportunity for all of us to explore and deepen our understanding of the beautiful teachings offered by Pema Chodron. Come to one class or come to all of them, we would just love to see you there! The session is free, with a $5-$10 donation suggested.

Tuesday Evening Contemplations- Every Tuesday 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm. On zoom only

Come join us on Tuesday night as we practice sitting meditation and contemplation. Contemplation is a way to incorporate the dharma into our being. We do this by reading a line or two and then meditating on it, letting it sink into our body. The evening will consist of meditation with instruction, contemplations chosen by Dapon Will Ryken, followed by great conversation about what came up as you sat with the contemplation. The session is free, with a $5-$10 donation suggested.

Heart of Recovery- Every Thursday 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm

This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs.  Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationship of addictions and recovery to our personal paths as warriors, bodhisattvas, and meditation practitioners. Open to all Buddhist practitioners, 12 Step practitioners, and individuals interested in exploring the relationship of meditation to recovery from addiction and addictive behaviors.

Learn to Meditate- First Sunday of Every Month 10:00 am-Noon

In this 2 hour introductory class you receive the technique, guidance and experience necessary to start a mindfulness-awareness or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice. Your teacher will give you detailed instruction and guided meditation so that you will have the tools necessary for a daily practice.

Beginners or students wanting to refresh their meditation technique are all welcome to join. All will practice meditation together followed by discussion and questions.

Suggested donation is a minimum of $15.  Click here to check our calendar to register for the next Learn to Meditate!

Introductory

Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior. Part 2 Sacredness: the Warrior's World

with William Ryken & Gayle Van Gils & Paula Bickford & Gerard Van Gils

January 10th—March 20th

" It gives me tremendous joy to present the principles of Shambhala Warriorship and to show how we can conduct our lives as warriors with fearlessness and rejoicing, without destroying one another. In this way, the vision of the Great Eastern Sun can be Continue »

Learn to Meditate

April 7th

Interested in meditation? This is the class for you! Come and receive instruction on meditation from one of our senior teachers. This is open to EVERYONE! It is a great class for beginners but also beneficial for the seasoned practitioner. Continue »