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 and Westside group. We also offer a wide variety of classes and programs in meditation, Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, and many other disciplines. Drop in on any of our weekly programs for newcomers.

Featured Program

Shambhala Training
HEART OF WARRIORSHIP Level I:
Art of Being Human
September 10th - September 12th

The Shambhala teachings present a way of living in the world with creative expression, confidence, and genuineness. This first weekend of Shambhala Training introduces participants to the Shambhala teachings and to the practice of sitting meditation.

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New to Shambhala?
Thursday Night Public Programs

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Multimedia
Audio & Video Teachings

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Heart of Recovery
Buddhism & the
12 steps Group

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Eagle Rock Center
Westside Group

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Help Fund SMCLA

The Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche and the Sakyong Wangmo Khandro Tseyang Palmo

The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche &
the Sakyong Wangmo, Khandro Tseyang Palmo

The Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles offers practice and study in the lineage of Shambhala Buddhism, unique in the world of Western Buddhism. This lineage combines the teachings of the Kagyü and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism with the Shambhala view of living an uplifted life, fully engaged with the world.

Public Sitting is available Wednesdays and Sundays. Families are invited to attend Family Sunday (first Sunday of each month). SMCLA's Open House is the last Sunday of the month. Please visit the schedule page for details.

We are part of Shambhala, an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Read more about our lineage.

Upcoming Programs:

Introduction to Dharma talk: Compassion Begins At Home
September 2nd
Many of us believe that spirituality is a separate issue from our home life, work-place, and families. In the Shambhala teachings, we integrate our secular and spiritual lives. Come hear the good news - compassion begins at home.
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WAY OF SHAMBHALA: Wisdom In Everyday Life
September 14th - October 10th
Wisdom in Everyday Life explores the qualities of a master warrior whose vastness of mind and skills in enriching the world are fully manifested.
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Harvest of Peace
September 19th
Harvest of Peace, held around the time of the autumn equinox, is an opportunity for local communities to gather and celebrate the riches of our local cultures and heritage.
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