Programs for US: Southeast Region
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
The Atlanta Shambhala Players perform "It's a Wonderful Life"
December 14th
Earn your wings and celebrate the season by joining us for a live dramatic reading of "It's a Wonderful Life", featuring the Atlanta Shambhala Players. The reading will be followed by food, drink, conversation, and a brilliantly entertaining fun-raiser. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 15th—February 28th (2025)
All are welcome to join in this twice-monthly sadhana that was one of the first practices that Chogyam Trungpa encouraged his students to do. In person in the Diamond Temple. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Children's Day Celebration
December 21st
Celebrate the light in all of us! Sunday, Dec. 21, 2-4PM. Crafts, music, stories, games, and an altogether magical time. All ages welcome. Magical dress is encouraged! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Smile At Fear: The Windhorse of Joy
with John Rockwell
December 26th—December 30th
We will practice Mahamudra meditation, which brings us to earth and opens our heart. We will raise confidence and connect to unconditional joy on the spot. We will sit still and raise our gaze to meet our world with a soft heart and a strong voice. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Sacred Path: Drala
with Arawana Hayashi & Gaylon Ferguson
January 11th—January 12th (2025)
The third in the series of Shambhala teachings, “The Sacred Path,” open to people who have completed Windhorse. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Understanding Vajrayana - an Exploration of the Vajrayana Path and Culture
with Judith Simmer-Brown
January 15th—February 22nd (2025)
Curious about the Vajrayana path? Or looking to refresh your connection? Join this facilitated class to explore the history, view, and practices of this ancient tradition taught online by Judith Simmer-Brown. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Weekend Retreat Level V: Open Sky
January 18th—January 19th (2025)
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind, which is a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group
Birth of the Warrior Weekend Retreat (Hybrid)
with Jan Snyder
January 18th—January 19th (2025)
The sacred warrior conquers the world not through violence and aggression but through gentleness, courage, and self-knowledge. This weekend training reviews the foundation of the meditation practice explores how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw b Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Refuge Vow Preparation Class
with Christopher Wenger & Stephanie Lindemann
January 19th—January 26th (2025)
Explore what it means to be a Buddhist and to take the Refuge Vow, the first step in formally committing to the Buddhist path. Refuge vows will be offered on February 9, 2025. You may take this class whether you plan to take the vow or not. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Bodhisattva Vow Preparation Class
with Valerie Morvan & Jackie Muse
January 19th—January 26th (2025)
Join this class to explore the bodhisattva path and to prepare to take the Bodhisattva Vow, which will be offered at the Atlanta Shambhala Center on February 9, 2025. Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Foundations of Buddhism
with Rhea Colmar & David Hopkins & Carol Anderson
January 21st—April 8th (2025)
Learn about fundamental Buddhist topics Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
The Dharmic Path of Inquiry
with Judith Simmer-Brown
February 8th—February 9th (2025)
Trace the foundations of inquiry in Buddhism, called vipashyana, a nonconceptual “clear seeing” that arises from the mind of meditation. Explore how to cultivate personal and interpersonal inquiry in our practice and our lives. Everyone welcome. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Refuge Vows with Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown
with Judith Simmer-Brown
February 9th (2025)
In the refuge vow ceremony, one formally commits oneself to the teachings and practices of the Buddhist path. The vow will be offered at the Atlanta Shambhala Center on February 9, 2025, with Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown as preceptor. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Bodhisattva Vows with Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown
with Judith Simmer-Brown
February 9th (2025)
The Bodhisattva Vow marks a commitment to the mahayana path, opening the heart of compassion and working for the benefit of all beings. The Atlanta Shambhala Center will offer Bodhisattva Vows with Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown on February 9, 2025. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Weekend Retreat Level II - Birth of the Warrior
February 15th—February 16th (2025)
This weekend builds on the foundation of the meditation practice introduced in the Level I weekend retreat by exploring how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. Continue »
