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.

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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)

with Debra Dysart

September 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 »

Qigong 1 & 2: Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind

with Kate Summers

September 21st—September 22nd

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 »

Dying & Death: Navigating Bereavement, Loss & Grief

September 21st

We invite you to participate in an ongoing discussion about death and dying. Each month we will have an opportunity to explore our relationship to various aspects of death and dying through explorations of specific topics presented by guest speakers. Continue »

The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level 1 (Weekend Retreat)

with Marcy Henry-Fink

September 28th—September 29th

The Path of Meditation, The Art of Being Human is the first in the Shambhala Training series. This is a path open to anyone seeking to develop gentleness and strength through meditation. Shambhala Training is a series of contemplative workshops that have Continue »

The Way of Flowers: Exploring Ikebana as a Mindfulness Practice

with Anjie Cho

October 5th

Learn how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower, and invite it's wisdom into your home and meditation practice. You will receive an instructional demonstration on how to create an ikebana arrangement, interwoven with contemplative dharma Continue »

Learn to Meditate (In-Person)

October 17th

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 »

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