Community Affinity Groups
The following is a list of active Affinity Groups offered by the Shambhala Los Angeles community. Contact each of the group’s coordinators for more information.
IN-PERSON
Families & Children Group (In-person, by semester):
Once a month on Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PST.
Children and parent groups are gathering outdoors and in-person at the Neighborhood Church in Pasadena, CA. A pre-application process is required to attend.
Young Meditators Group (In-person, 20s & 30s)
1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm PST.
The Young Meditators Group is a gathering of young people in their 20s and 30s interested in exploring the path of meditation in a supportive and engaging setting. We gather to foster camaraderie, meditate, learn together, and support each other on and off the cushion so we may engage with our world with confidence and authenticity.
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Before I Die (online):
Third Saturday, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm PT.
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. It is open to all. $10. suggested donation.
Contemplative Creativity Lab (Online)
Second Saturday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT.
The aim with our labs is to relax the mind, engage the senses and bring the fullness of our awareness to any task. We play with various forms with a different facilitator each month. There is no need for any experience with art or meditation to take part. Click on our heading for details.
$10 suggested donation.
The Healing Circle (Online)
First Saturday, 10:30am – 12:30 pm PST.
We look at how the uncomfortable, sometimes painful issues in our lives can be our gifts on the path of awakening to a life that is actually rich and fulfilling.
$10. suggested donation.
Sadhana of Mahamudra (Online)
Monthly at New Moon, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PST.
Email Darryl Burnham at [email protected] to request Zoom link or locate the group in the monthly calendar here.
$10 suggested donation.
Stitch Circle (Online)
Fourth Saturday, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PT.
Combining meditation with creative process allows us to be more present.
$10 suggested donation.
On Hiatus – Meditation Groups in Los Angeles
Yoga & Meditation: Not Currently Meeting
Heart of Recovery: Please go here to find active groups:Heart of Recovery | Shambhala
Queer Dharma Meditation Group: Not Currently Meeting
White Awake Book Study Group: Not Currently Meeting
Dorje Kasung Member Group: Not Currently Meeting