Programs for US: Southeast Region

Shambhala Center of Lexington

Buddhism and Psychology: Community Conversations

January 4th—June 6th

Each month, a local psychologist helps us explore these intersections, bringing their deep understanding of people within the frame work of Buddhism. Continue »

St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center

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 »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta

Lojong: Practical Advice for Training the Mind and Cultivating Compassion

with Christopher Wenger & Debra Hiers

March 13th—April 6th

These teachings transform the nitty gritty of daily life into a training ground for profound compassion. Suitable for people in all walks of life, they are said to be particularly effective during social and spiritual decay, i.e., when things fall apart. Continue »

Shambhala Center of Lexington

Gallery Hop: Lexington's International High School Girl's Art Exhibition

March 15th—March 17th

As we continue to our celebration of International Women's Week, please joins us for an art opening by these young women artists who are international high school students. Continue »

Birmingham Shambhala Center

Birth of the Warrior - Shambhala Training Level II

March 16th—March 30th

Continuing Shambhala Training in a weekly format. Continue »

Shambhala Center of Lexington

The Cultural Roots and Demonstration of Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arranging

March 17th

Come learn the cultural and personal importance of the contemplative practice of Ikebana, "The Way of Flowers" Continue »

Birmingham Shambhala Center

Werma practice

March 20th

For those who have received the practice Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta

Soundbath with Chelsea Szegidewicz

March 23rd

Relax together as crystal quartz singing bowls and a guided vocal toning practice clear our energy centers and deepen our body awareness from Root to Crown. Open to Everyone. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta

Community Circle: Meeting the World As It Is

with Carol Hyman

March 30th

A Saturday retreat with meditation, contemplation, discussion, and small group activities focused on connecting with our innate sanity in the midst of challenge. Open to everyone. Continue »

Birmingham Shambhala Center

Journey Without Goal on Shambhala Online

March 31st—May 12th

Seven session course through Shambhala Online features teaching videos of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Through the revenue sharing plan, BSMC receives half of your registration fee. Continue »

St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center

Shambhala Weekend Retreat Level II - Birth of the Warrior

April 13th—April 14th

This weekend builds on the foundation of the meditation practice introduced in the Level I weekend retreat by exploring how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. Continue »

Durham Shambhala Center

Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors

with Janet Solyntjes & Dale Asrael & Erika Berland & Gaylon Ferguson

April 13th—June 23rd

Durham Shambhala Center

Discovering and Embodying the Five Wisdom Energies

with Irini Rockwell

April 19th—April 21st

Invoke the five patterns of energy of our inherent nature: spaciousness, clarity, richness, passion, and activity. Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta

Shape of Awake - the Embodied Warrior in the World

with Hope Martin

April 26th—April 28th

We develop fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies and being willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. Alive to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and awake. Continue »

Birmingham Shambhala Center

Warrior in the World - Shambhala Training Level III

April 27th—May 18th

Continuing Shambhala Training in a weekly format. Continue »

Durham Shambhala Center

Meditation Retreat with Richard John

with Richard John

October 5th—October 6th

Durham Shambhala Center

Vajrayana Retreat with Richard John

with Richard John

October 7th—October 9th