Burbank - Main Shrine Room

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.

Shambhala Los Angeles offers a unique approach to meditation using the three yanas of Buddhism and the Shambhala teachings fostering a profound practical practice intended for everyday life.

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Silence & Celebration: A New Year's Retreat

Working with Emotions

Meditation & Community

Weekly Group Meditation

Join us for In-Person meditation gatherings in Burbank, Santa Monica, & Orange County

Meditation Hours Classes & Programs Affinity Groups

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.  For more information on our community’s relationship with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, click here.

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Upcoming Programs

Learn to Meditate (In-Person)

December 19th

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 »

Silence & Celebration: A New Year’s Eve Meditation Retreat

December 31st

This New Year's Eve, step into 2025 with intention! Take a breath, make a cup of tea - or glass of eggnog - and join us for a unique NYE event celebrating the poignant joy of our beautiful world and our precious life through the practice of meditation. Continue »

Working with Emotions

with Laura Landau & George Gomez

January 7th—January 28th (2025)

In this four-week series, we'll explore how to work with emotions skillfully, using meditation and contemplative practices drawn from traditional Buddhist and Shambhala teachings that can lead us to a healthier relationship with our emotions. Continue »

Learn to Meditate (In-Person)

January 16th (2025)

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 »