“Meditation practice begins by sitting down and assuming your seat cross-legged on the ground.  You begin to feel that by simply being on the spot, your life can become workable and even wonderful.”  

– Chögyam Trungpa, Founder of the Shambhala Tradition

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Learn to Meditate, Tuesdays at 6:15pm | $10
If you are a beginning meditator or are looking to refresh your understanding of mindfulness meditation practice, join us on Tuesdays nights at the Integral Yoga Institute for our 30-minute Learn to Meditate class.  Under the guidance of a senior teacher, you will receive full instructions on working with posture, breath, and thoughts, as well as an introduction to the view of meditation in the Shambhala tradition. Afterwards, you’re invited to stay for our Weekly Dharma Gathering from 7-9 pm.

 

Weekly Dharma Gathering, Tuesdays at 7-9pm | $10

A mainstay of the Shambhala New York community since the 1990s, the Weekly Dharma Gathering is a perfect introduction to meditation practice and the Shambhala teachings, as well as an opportunity to connect with like-minded New Yorkers. Join us Tuesday evenings at Integral Yoga for group meditation, a dharma talk by one of our teachers and discussion. Learn More & Register

In Transition

Shambhala New York is currently in transition without a permanent center, but meditation programs and events are still being offered in all five boroughs. Learn more about our transitional home, the Integral Yoga Institute, and the wonderful offerings they provide here.

See the right hand panel for our upcoming offerings and join our mailing list to receive our “In The Now” newsletter for current events and updates.

Learn more about us here. Visit our Resources page to learn about programs at our regional land centers (Sky Lake, Karme Choling, and Shambhala Mountain Center) and helpful information on book recommendations, cushions, and more.

If you’re a current member of Shambhala New York and wish to meet with an individual meditation instructor, please contact Dan Schriebman, Operations Manager.

 

Featured Programs

Learn to Meditate

May 7th

Led by an experienced instructor, this half-hour basic meditation class is for beginners, as well as anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of the technique. Continue »

Weekly Dharma Gathering: Receiving Messages from the Phenomenal World

with Anjie Cho

May 7th

Join us for an opportunity to meditate in a supportive group setting, to learn about how to apply the principles of meditation to everyday life, and to meet and mingle with fellow New Yorkers interested in mindfulness. Bring your friends! Continue »

Shambhala Community Meeting: Introducing the Interim Governing Council

May 8th

Meet and engage in a discussion with the new Governing Council of the NY Shambhala Community. We are at a new beginning point, able to look at who we are; what our needs and desires are as an urban spiritual community. The Council would like to meet you, Continue »

Learn to Meditate

May 14th

Led by an experienced instructor, this half-hour basic meditation class is for beginners, as well as anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of the technique. Continue »

Weekly Dharma Gathering: Waking Up in Chaos

with Joseph Mauricio

May 14th

Join us for an opportunity to meditate in a supportive group setting, to learn about how to apply the principles of meditation to everyday life, and to meet and mingle with fellow New Yorkers interested in mindfulness. Bring your friends! Continue »

Conversations on Patriarchy for Women and Non- Binary Group

with Naoko Kojima & Alison Pepper

May 15th

The purpose of this group is to create a safe and brave space for practitioners who identify as women and non-binary to explore the construct and manifestation of patriarchy and its impact on our lives and community. Continue »

 

Meditation in the City: The Dharma Podcast

Recorded between 2011-2018 at our Weekly Dharma Gathering, the Shambhala New York podcast contains hundreds of hours of rich teachings from the Shambhala tradition. Take your seat and immerse yourself in ancient wisdom made accessible and relevant for modern living.

Listen below or click here to access the entire Meditation in the City archives.