“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


Welcome to the New York City Shambhala Center

Shambhala Meditation Center of NY offers programs and community events both online and in-person. Please check our calendar or listings for upcoming program information, and subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates on upcoming programs.
The location for in-person programs is provided on each event page. See our Contact Us page for more information about locations and contact information.

 

Featured Programs

Journey Without Goal: Featuring Talks by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (Online)

with Judith Simmer-Brown & Dale Asrael & Rhea Colmar & Gaylon Ferguson

March 31st—May 12th

This course will introduce the key principles of tantra and provide a direct and experiential picture of the tantric world, including the importance of self-existing energy, the mandala principle, and the difference between Buddhist and Hindu tantra. Continue »

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human (Online)

with Gayle Van Gils

April 6th—April 7th

This virtual retreat will introduce and deepen instruction on basic mindfulness meditation practice, and help new and experienced meditators alike incorporate practice into their daily lives. Continue »

Being Buddhist: Exploring the Refuge Vow (Online)

with Gaylon Ferguson

April 6th—April 20th

This three session course explores the moment in a person’s life when they decide to “be Buddhist”— formally, through the practice of taking a vow. Continue »

Windhorse: The Sacred Path Series (Hybrid)

April 12th—April 14th

Participants study the Vidyadhara's terma text, The Letter of the Black Ashe, which gives the instruction for "raising windhorse." Hosted by Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat Center, the practice of windhorse opens the heart and refreshes one's confidence. Continue »

Training for Meditation Instructors: Weekend One (Online)

with Dale Asrael & Gaylon Ferguson

April 13th—April 14th

This is a part of a series of three weekend trainings on giving meditation instruction. You do not need to attend all three weekends. Weekend one is open to all, no prerequisites required. Continue »