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"Sangha" is the Sanskrit term for "community of practitioners" - one of the three jewels of Buddhism. The Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is home to a wonderfully diverse community who share a genuine connection to contemplative practice and the aspiration to realize a more wakeful, sane society. Friends and members of the Shambhala Center are welcome to attend celebrations, practice events, meetings and gatherings of special interest groups.

To learn more about becoming a member, please visit: Membership.

Shambhala Community Council
Click here for the Council Organization, Roles, & Responsibilities document.

The Max Guarino Scholarship Fund

The Max Guarino Scholarship Fund offers support to members of the Shambhala meditation Center of New York who need financial assistance to attend advanced practice and study programs within the Shambhala Mandala.

Eligible programs are dathün, Warrior's Assembly, solitary retreat, sutrayana or vajrayana seminary, second semester of Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies and Shambhala Sacred Path. Grants from the fund will be one-third the cost of the program or $250, whichever is lesser. Applications must be received via mail (e-mail requests will not be accepted). Deadlines are 6/15 (for programs during 7/1 – 9/30), 9/15 (for programs during 10/1 – 12/31) and 12/15 (for programs during 1/1 – 3/31). Please provide a one-page description of your practice and your need for the funds as well as recommendation from your meditation instructor.

Upon acceptance, grants are sent to the Practice or Dharma Center where the program is occurring and the recipient is notified. Donations to the fund are warmly appreciated and are tax deductible.

Please click here to make a secure online donation
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COMMUNITY GROUPS

The Shambhala Meditation Center encourages a diverse group of individuals to explore common interests together so that we can more fully realize the joining of Shambhala principles and practices to our everyday life. Community gatherings and groups help us fulfill our role as sangha, or community of practitioners, by supporting one another on our individual paths of self-discovery. All gatherings are open to the public, and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

NEW!

The Heart of Recovery
Begins June 7

Every Sunday, 6:30 pm
$2 suggested dontation
A weekly sharing support group bringing together meditation practice and
the Twelve Steps. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore
the relationship of addiction and recovery to our personal path as warriors,
bodhisattvas, meditators.
For questions, contact Rick R. at recovery@shambhalanyc.org

QueerDharma: A Community of LGBTQ Meditators

Every Sunday, 7 - 9 pm
$5 suggested donation
For more information: www.queerdharma.org

People of Color Study & Practice Group

Meets the FIRST SUNDAY, 2 - 3:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Children's Program  &  Rites of Passage

For more information, click here!

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