COVID 19 Updates
Our meditation centers in Eagle Rock and Orange County are temporarily closed to the public to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Your health and safety are important to us. Check our monthly calendar for updated information on our live online meditation group sitting classes, programs and activities.
Preparing for the New Year – Dön Season & Shambhala Day
Celebrating the new year according to the Tibetan calendar is an important event in the Shambhala community. Named “Shambhala Day” by ChögyamTrungpa Rinpoche. Here’s an explanation what it is and why we do special chants called “Mamo Chants” 10 days prior to Shambhala Day.
WOMEN’S MARCH LA 2018 MEDITATION
Reported by Jason Elias: On Saturday, January 20, 2018, hundreds of thousands of people showed up for the Women’s March in Downtown LA (KTLA estimated 400,000). As part of that, under the guidance of Acharya Emily Bower, Shambhala Social Action spearheaded a Flash Meditation Mob along the marcher’s path. Roughly 15 of us showed up … Continue
Why Heartbreak is a Good Thing—according to Buddhists Studies
Heartbreak is seen as a good thing in the Buddhist studies. Read a blog post by Author Sarah Norrad from Elephant Journal that shares what we can learn from broken relationships: There are many ways we can be softened and opened up by life, but heartbreak is probably the most effective one. Nobody wants to … Continue
Meditation: Finding Contentment in Everyday Life
Contentment in Everyday Life is the first class in Shambhala Training, a complete path of weekly classes and weekend retreats that provides a comprehensive overview of mindfulness and contemplative meditation techniques. Read a blog post, by meditation teacher Lodro Rinzler, on the meaning of contentment and what this course is about.
