Shambhala is based on trust in human dignity. We offer a path of meditation practice, contemplative arts and social engagement oriented towards modern life. With three Shambhala Meditation Centers in LA, come and explore our diverse meditation programs, designed to help people of all traditions discover their inherent wisdom and clarity with gentleness and humor.
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“In meditation we are constantly discovering who and what we are.” – Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Meditation Courses
Weekly courses beneficial to new and experienced meditators alike.
“Finding Sanity” – A Course in Buddhist Teachings for Chaotic Times – Starting Sept. 26, 4 Tuesdays in Eagle Rock. With Shastri Joel Wachbrit & Debra Dysart
“Contentment in Everyday Life”: Starting Oct. 26. 5 Thursdays at Westside Center.
Meditation Retreats
Powerful Practices For Challenging Times: An Intro To Karuna Training: Sept. 30—Oct. 1. With visiting teacher Sandra Ladley (Orange County)
Shambhala Training, Level 1 – The Art of Being Human: Dec. 2-3 (Eagle Rock)
Special Guests – Save the Dates!
- A Talk and Book Signing with Guest Speaker & Author Ethan Nichtern: “There is No Such Thing as a Relationship Expert” – Tuesday, Oct. 24 (Eagle Rock)
- Focusing the Lens: Uncovering Social Bias and Creating Vibrant Community. Sat. Nov. 4 (Eagle Rock) – Open to Members
- “Happier at Work” A talk with Guest Teacher & Author Gayle Van Gils: Nov. 7 (Orange County), Nov. 8 (Westside), Nov. 9 (Eagle Rock)
Meditation Programs
Finding Sanity: A Course in Buddhist Teachings for Chaotic Times (Eagle Rock)
with Shastri Joel Wachbrit & Debra Dysart
September 26th—October 17th
Dharma Talk - Generosity: The Power of Letting Go (Eagle Rock)
with Debra Dysart
September 28th
Powerful Practices for Challenging Times: An Intro to Karuna Training (OC)
with Shastri Sandra Ladley
September 30th—October 1st
From our Blog
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Climate Change Optimism
September 22, 2017The morning of Saturday, September 16, over twenty people gathered at the Eagle Rock Shambhala Center for talks on an issue that affects us all — climate change. While hosted by our fledging social engagement group – Shambhala Social Action LA — the event was the idea of our indefatigable regional director, Sharon Owyang, who … Continue
“Best Meditation Retreat in Los Angeles, CA”
Rated #1 on Yelp
For me Shambhala is the Heart of Meditation in Los Angeles. I am very thankful for this community and invite anyone interested in meditation to discover it the same way I did.
– Jason
Super nice and helpful people and organization! A great modern day life applicable form of meditation.
– Miguel
“Best Meditation Centers in Los Angeles” – CBS Los Angeles
