Programs & Retreats

Please note:

The Leadership Council of Shambhala Meditation Centers of Los Angeles has decided to extend the closure of our centers until April 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check our monthly calendar for updated information on scheduled programs and activities. We ask for your patience and support as we work towards setting up online options for both practice and study. We will announce these options on la.shambhala.org as they become available.

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. 

Sexual Harm, Trauma, and The Healing Journey series (Orange County)

with Shastri Marilyn Moore & Barbara Vanek

February 16th—October 18th - Date postponed or cancelled

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 »

Family Groups Spring Semester (Eagle Rock)

February 16th—June 21st - Date postponed or cancelled

One Sunday afternoon a month “Present Parenting” and four age-appropriate children’s groups will meet to experience “Family Groups.” Participants will connect with others in their groups in an atmosphere that encourages each of us to trust our true natur Continue »

Sunday Morning Public Sitting - Online Meeting

April 5th

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles will hold public meditation online on Zoom on Sundays in March. Please feel free to join us online at whatever time suits you and stay as long as you wish. Continue »

ONLINE - Contemplative Creativity Lab: Calligraphy is a Dance

with Anne Saitzyk

April 11th

When we loosen the grip of hope and fear and return to our senses, we are in the present moment, Square One, where we might make a gesture that is truly an expression of Now. Continue »

Sunday Morning Public Sitting - Online Meeting

April 12th

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles will hold public meditation online on Zoom on Sundays in March. Please feel free to join us online at whatever time suits you and stay as long as you wish. Continue »

Sunday Morning Public Sitting - Online Meeting

April 19th

Sunday Morning Public Sitting - Online Meeting

April 26th

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 »

Introduction to Meditation in Eagle Rock

May 7th

Dharma Talk - May Pema Chodron DVD Night (Westside)

May 13th

All are encouraged to attend, regardless of meditation experience or if new to meditation. These evenings feature a short period of meditation with instruction, often from Pema within the context of her talk; discussion and light refreshments. Continue »

Qigong Levels 1 & 2 (Westside)

with Kate Summers

May 16th—May 17th - Date postponed or cancelled

Postponed. 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 »

Introduction to Meditation in Eagle Rock

June 4th

Dharma Talk - June Pema Chodron DVD Night (Westside)

June 10th

All are encouraged to attend, regardless of meditation experience or if new to meditation. These evenings feature a short period of meditation with instruction, often from Pema within the context of her talk; discussion and light refreshments. Continue »

Dharma Talk - July Pema Chodron DVD Night (Westside)

July 8th

Dharma Talk - August Pema Chodron DVD Night (Westside)

August 12th