New to Shambhala?
Our local center, centrally located just south of downtown Austin, offers free meditation instruction and public meditation hours. We also have many ongoing introductory programs.
Core Curriculum
The Way of Shambhala is an extensive path of training in authentic meditation practices and wisdom teachings. Contemplative Arts comprise a number of secular disciplines and activities, including flower arranging and photography.
Featured Programs
Meditation in Everyday Life
with Lynn Wolfe & Rita Ricardo
August 16th—September 13th
This course teaches mindfulness meditation and shows us how this practice can improve our daily lives in the most practical sense. We experience what happens when we stop avoiding ourselves and the present moment and practice being with what is. Continue »
Beginners Ikebana Class
with Toby Bernal & Leslie Ernst
September 8th
Beginner Ikebana Class taught by teachers Toby Bernal and Leslie Ernst. Continue »
Basic Goodness I: Who Am I?
with Shastri Iris Ramos & Adam Sultan
September 18th—October 30th
The Basic Goodness Series courses are interactive and aspire to create a learning environment where the teachings are intimate, and also relevant to the times in which we live. The classes are open to everyone, without prerequisites. Continue »
Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Dr. Shante Smalls
September 29th—September 30th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Continue »
Regional Weekthun Retreat: Bringing Light to a Dark Age
with Shastri Betsy Pond & Shastri Larry Higgins
October 7th—October 14th
Please join us for a week-long retreat of deep practice, dharma discussions and a culture of kindness and community - at our annual South Central Regional Weekthün. Continue »
