Thursday Night Public Programs

Drop in the Center on any Thursday night - no reservations necessary!  All Thursday night programs are open to the public, and free (donations gratefully accepted).  There are four ongoing programs, one for each Thursday of the month.  Please join us!

First Thursday - Great Teachers of the Lineage

Great Teachers of the Shambhala and Buddhist lineages presents either audio or videotapes of the great teachers whom we have been fortunate to host at the Shambhala Center. This is a great opportunity to hear the teachings, whether or not you've attended any Shambhala Training or Buddhist programs, and meet the holders of the wisdom streams that comprise Shambhala. There will be time for questions and discussion afterward led by senior students at SMCLA.

  • July 3: with David Dubin

Second Thursday – 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.

  • July 10: Hearing, contemplating and meditating
  • August 14: Sense of Humor
  • September 11:  Surrendering
  • October 9:  Working with Negativity
  • November 13:  The Virtue of Discipline
  • December 11:  Letting Love Flow

Third Thursday - 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.

  • July 17
  • August 21
  • September 18
  • October 16
  • November 20
  • December 18

Fourth Thursday - 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!

     

  • July 24
  • August 28
  • September 25
  • October 23
  • November 27

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!

  • July 31: Shambhala Art talk
  • October 30:  Shambhala Art talk with Shibata Sensei

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