Learn to Meditate
Our building is closed, but our community is open and ready to meet you where you are. We offer free instruction live online and many 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.
Due to the coronavirus, all our buildings are closed and all events are online. We are monitoring reports from health professionals to determine when it will be safe for us to resume in-person events.
In the meantime, we are continuing to offer a rich diversity of practice and educational programming online.
Ongoing Online Events
All are welcome and these events are free or by donation. Please click the calendar link below to find zoom information for specific dates:
- NEW for 2021!! Weekday Morning Meditation, Monday-Friday, 8:30-9:15 AM
- Sunday Morning Meditation, Dharma Talk and Discussion, Sundays, 10-11:30 AM
- Initial Meditation Instruction, Wednesdays 6-6:50 PM
- Start Where You Are – ongoing meditation support, Wednesdays 6-6:50 PM
- Wednesday Evening Meditation & Conversations About Buddhism, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM
- Heart of Recovery – addiction recovery support group, Mondays, 7-8 PM
- Young Meditator’s Group, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM
- LGBT Dharma Group – Last Sundays 4:30-6:30 PM
- People of Color Meditation Group – 1st Fridays 7-8:30 PM
- Death in Every Day Life Group– 4th Tuesdays, 7-9 PM
Where to Start | Monthly Calendar
Contact Center Director David Maynard 512-658-1703
Featured Programs
Sunday Morning Meditation, Dharma Talk & Discussion
with Lynette Melnar
February 28th
ONLINE Zoom Meditation Gathering Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra
March 1st
ONLINE! This sadhana is a binding factor for our community because students at all levels of practice can participate and receive a true experience or understanding of the spiritual path Continue »
Living in the Challenge with Courage and Compassion
with Holly Gayley
April 2nd
This talk explores how we can take adversity as the path, allowing us to build the capacity to meet difficulty in our own lives and respond to the social and ecological challenges of our times.
Continue »
Tonglen: One-Day Compassion Retreat
with Holly Gayley
April 3rd
Expanding our hearts can actually nourish our own wellbeing, help us develop resilience in living day to day while serving others, and support us in striving for the benefit of all. Continue »
