Programs & Retreats
We offer mindfulness meditation programs and retreats in the Tibetan Buddhist teachings, the arts, and other contemplative disciplines, as well as individual meditation instruction.
Our meditation centers in Los Angeles are homes to a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who provide ongoing volunteer and financial support – creating a warm, genuine basis for the realizing the full potential of our authentic wisdom traditions.
Sadhana of Mahamudra practice (Eagle Rock)
with Darryl Burnham
June 3rd—February 23rd
The Sadhana of Mahamudra presents a vajrayana view, bringing together the devotion mahamudra of the Kagyu lineage and the crazy wisdom of the Nyingma lineage. As such, it provides a powerful touchstone for understanding our vajrayana heritage. Continue »
A Dharma Approach to the Art of Politics: The View Joined with Pragmatic Engagement for 2020 (Eagle Rock)
with Jonathan Barbieri
January 23rd
Open to all! Bring a friend. Continue »
All Day Meditation Retreat (Eagle Rock)
with Laura Landau
February 1st
For new and experienced practitioners alike, this all-day community meditation retreat is a rare opportunity to take a real break from our usual routines to truly relax with ourselves and refresh our sense of wellbeing, goodness, and sanity. Continue »
Introduction to Meditation on the Westside
February 5th
These evenings are appropriate for anyone wishing to learn the basics of mindfulness/awareness meditation or to refresh their existing meditation practice. Continue »
Shambhala Guide Training
with Shastri Marcia Henry-Fink, Shastri Marilyn Moore, Shastri Joel Wachbrit
February 6th—February 9th
Introduction to Meditation in Eagle Rock
February 6th
These evenings are appropriate for anyone wishing to learn the basics of mindfulness/awareness meditation or to refresh their existing meditation practice. Continue »
Community Circle: Celebrating Broken, a DIY Kintsugi Workshop (Westside)
with Alex Lippman
February 8th
Kintsugi, or "golden joinery" in English, is the art of restoring life to broken objects with gold-infused lacquer. In this Community Circle, we will learn an at-home version of this traditional art form using things you can buy at your local craft store. Continue »
All Day Meditation Retreat (Westside)
with Julie Larsen
February 9th
For new and experienced practitioners alike, this all-day community meditation retreat is a rare opportunity to take a real break from our usual routines to truly relax with ourselves and refresh our sense of wellbeing, goodness, and sanity. Continue »
The Play of Steadiness and Ease - A Mixed level Yoga class adorned with LIVE Music
with Jenny Hannah & David Cipriani
February 9th
A stabilizing sequence of poses will be richly infused by LIVE SINGING and MUSIC, exploring how the foundation of strong and steady legwork offers a deeper connection to our bodies. How can we access our inherent stability so that we may express more free Continue »
White Awake Study Group (Westside)
February 16th
The Los Angeles Shambhala White Awake Study Group is a group for anyone who identifies as white who wants to learn more about the realities of racism and the unintended impacts of white privilege so that they can consciously contribute to racial justice r Continue »
Sexual Harm, Trauma, and The Healing Journey series (Orange County)
with Shastri Marilyn Moore & Barbara Vanek
February 16th—October 18th
OC Shambhala Center is hosting a 7-part video and discussion series regarding Sexual Harm, Trauma, and The Healing Journey facilitated by Shastri Marilyn Moore and Barbara Vanek. Continue »
Karuna Training Certificate in Contemplative Psychology
February 20th—October 7th (2021)
Two-year comprehensive training and Certificate in Contemplative Psychology. Continue »
Shambhala Training Sacred Path: WINDHORSE (Westside)
with Gregory Lubkin
February 22nd—February 23rd
This Sacred Path program is an introduction to meditation practices that help the practitioner develop and "ride" internal energy or "windhorse." Continue »
Meditation and the Path of Contentment: A 5-Week Course (Eagle Rock)
with Shastri Joel Wachbrit & Jenny Hannah
February 25th—March 24th
Contentment is hard to find. We usually think contentment is found in things, achievements or experiences. With meditation practice, we learn to appreciate ourselves and simple human experiences. Continue »
Kado Ikebana: Introduction to the Path of Flowers (Eagle Rock)
with Artist to the Court Marcia Shibata & Anjie Cho
February 29th
Kado is a path that incorporates Buddhist principals into the arrangement of flowers. Marcia Shibata will lead a one day workshop for first time participants. Continue »
Kado Ikebana: The Way of Flowers (Eagle Rock)
with Artist to the Court Marcia Shibata & Anjie Cho
March 1st
This is a one-day workshop for participants that have completed the introductory workshop. Continue »
Introduction to Meditation on the Westside
March 4th
These evenings are appropriate for anyone wishing to learn the basics of mindfulness/awareness meditation or to refresh their existing meditation practice. Continue »
The Art of Being Human: A Shambhala Weekend Meditation Retreat (Westside)
with Cynthia Mackay
March 7th—March 8th
This meditation retreat explores how to reawaken our hearts and minds to our own fundamental goodness and the sacredness of life. OPEN TO ALL! Continue »
Shambhala Training Weekend Retreat IV Awakened Heart (Orange County)
March 7th—March 8th
Open to graduates of Shambhala Training Level III. Continue »
Qigong Level 5 (Eagle Rock)
with Eva Wong
March 7th—March 8th
If you¹ve completed Qigong Levels 1 - 4, please join us for Qigong Level 5 with Eva Wong! Continue »
Qigong Levels 1 & 2 (Westside)
with Kate Summers
March 14th—March 15th
Qigong is a centuries-old art that integrates movement, breath and intention. Don't miss this opportunity to train in one ancient, one modern lineage that have rarely been transmitted in the West. Continue »
Introduction to Meditation on the Westside
April 1st
These evenings are appropriate for anyone wishing to learn the basics of mindfulness/awareness meditation or to refresh their existing meditation practice. Continue »
Shambhala Training Sacred Path: DRALA (Eagle Rock)
with Shastri Marcia Henry-Fink
April 18th—April 19th
Through exploring the depth of perception, we engage the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world. The principle of drala refers to the sacred energy and power that exist when we step beyond aggression. Continue »
Introduction to Meditation on the Westside
May 6th
These evenings are appropriate for anyone wishing to learn the basics of mindfulness/awareness meditation or to refresh their existing meditation practice. Continue »
Shambhala Training SACRED PATH: Meek and Perky (Westside)
May 30th—May 31st
The four dignities are introduced as both path and process which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. Continue »
Introduction to Meditation on the Westside
June 3rd
These evenings are appropriate for anyone wishing to learn the basics of mindfulness/awareness meditation or to refresh their existing meditation practice. Continue »
Shambhala Training SACRED PATH: Outrageous and Inscrutable (Eagle Rock)
June 27th—June 28th
The final two Dignities of Shambhala refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior who is no longer afraid of making mistakes. These dignities present an unconventional and visionary perspective to benefit all beings. Continue »
