Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation.
Learn to meditate and naturally grow your confidence, mindful awareness, and compassion. Free guided instruction and dharma talks available to the public at our Eagle Rock center, Westside, Orange County, and now in Carpinteria and Ojai. We also offer a wide variety of classes and retreats in meditation, Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, and many other disciplines. Drop in on any of our weekly programs for newcomers.
Ongoing Offerings
SMCLA offers a rich array of ongoing offerings free to the public uncluding weekly public sitting meditation hours and dharma talks. No prior meditation experience required to attend. All are welcome. More →
Meditation is a personal journey and a path of social transformation. The Shambhala teachings offer a way to discover the wisdom, sanity and goodness within our seemingly complex and chaotic minds. Through meditation we discover the inherent goodness in society. As individuals and community we learn how to bring forth that goodness through the experience of bravery, gentleness and delight.
New to Shambhala?
Shambhala is an international communi- ty of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community.
