Drop in the Center on any Thursday night. Programs start at 7:30pm - no reservations necessary! All Thursday night programs are open to the public, and free (donations gratefully accepted). Please join us!

Introductory Dharma Talks

Senior students of the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche will offer a series of individual talks on a variety of dharma topics.

January 5 with David Dubin
January 19 with Acharya John Rockwell
February 2 with Shastri Pamela Bothwell
March 1 with Bill Bothwell

Learn to Meditate

Curious about how to meditate? Need a refresher? Drop in and meet one of the Shambhala Center's meditation instructors for an evening of meditation instruction, practice and Q&A. All are welcome!

January 12 with Chris O'Hare
January 26 with Jane Arthur
February 9 with Ron Schultz
February 23 with Tharpa Chotron
March 8 with Laura Landau
March 22 with Carter Smith

Pema Chödrön Tape Night

Good nourishment! This is what Acharya Pema Chödrön calls the practice and study of meditation. We are delighted to invite you to a monthly feast of practice and study with the teachings of Pema Chödrön. Each evening will feature a short guided meditation, a video teaching of Pema's, and a discussion period. Beginners are encouraged to attend.

February 16 with Gail Whitacre
March 15 with Gail Whitacre

BONUS Thursdays

Every so often, we encounter a month with five Thursday evenings. We will use those extra evenings to offer talks on topics which are relevant to both beginners and experienced practioners. All are welcome!

March 29 Shambhala Arts

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