Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation.

Meditation is a personal journey and a path of social transformation. Learn to meditate and naturally grow your confidence, mindful awareness, and compassion.

Meditation & Community

Weekly Group Meditation

Join us In-Person or Online

Join us for online group practice  every Sunday Morning. We also offer in-person community practice in Burbank and Santa Monica.  All our weekly group meditation offerings are donation-based.

New to Meditation?

Starting a meditation practice can be challenging.  That’s why Shambhala Los Angeles offers free guided meditation in the beginning of all of public meditation sessions and group gatherings. We also provide online resources for beginners.  Our programs and classes are also a great way to support your practice.  Sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates on upcoming programs.


Community Affinity Groups

Shambhala Los Angeles has several  Community Meditation Groups that meet on a regular basis both in-person and online to support both practice and sense of community.  All are welcome regardless of meditation experience.

Shambhala Los Angeles Community

About Our Community

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles is a non-profit organization self-organized by its active community and members. Since 1971 SMCLA has offered a rich array of ongoing meditation programs free to the public with no prior meditation experience required to attend. Donors like you make it all possible. Shambhala Los Angeles is a charter affiliate of Shambhala Global Services.
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Upcoming Programs

Learn to Meditate (In-Person)

March 21st

This introduction to mindfulness meditation is ideal for beginners, as well as anyone looking to refresh their understanding of meditation practice. “What It Is, What It Isn’t, How to Do It and Keep Doing It” Continue »

Qigong Levels 1 & 2

with Kate Summers

March 23rd—March 24th

When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind. Continue »

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Write Where You Are - An Intro to Writing Practice (Hybrid)

with Debra Dysart

April 13th

Write Where You Are will give you a taste of what writing as practice is all about. We will use meditation as a portal to the present moment, to help us get below discursive thought to the place where mind is original and fresh. Continue »