All Programs
Learn to Meditate
with Richard Brown & Petri Flint & Austin Seeley
January 7th—December 1st
Drop-in program the first Sunday of each month. Learn the view and practice of Shamatha, or calm-abiding, mindfulness meditation, which stabilizes the mind and synchronizes mind and body. Continue »
Moonbeams: Mahamudra Elixir 2 - Identifying and Sustaining the Nature of the Dynamic Mind[ONLINE]
with Elizabeth Callahan
April 15th—June 17th
Focus on key points in Moonbeams of Mahamudra, with a special emphasis on mahamudra instructions for practicing with mind's dynamic qualities: thoughts, emotions, mind’s expressive power, and display. Restricted to those with pointing out instruction. Continue »
Muddy River Clean-Up [In Person]
April 20th
Join our team on Saturday April 20 from 10 - noon for a work day to clean a section of Muddy River, part of Boston's Emerald Necklace, which runs right behind our Center. Continue »
Facilitation Skills Workshop [IN PERSON]
with Richard Brown
April 21st
Learn & practice essential skills for facilitators, teachers, instructors, etc. Cultivate 'Level 2 Listening' and other tools which help us connect with participants and bring out insight as it unfolds in real-time with each person. Continue »
FREE! Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Weekend [IN PERSON]
with Charlie Trageser & Jonathan Wyman & Trish Nuzzola
May 4th—May 5th
When we open up to our full experience we start to recognize our habitual patterns and also begin to discover fearlessness. We can actually free ourselves from the patterns that constrain the brilliant, compassionate, mindful warrior within. Continue »
Giving Meditation Instruction in Shambhala (Weekend Two)[ONLINE]
May 4th—May 5th
Teachers, Guides, MIs, and anyone interested in how we give meditation instruction in Shambhala is welcome to join. Continue »
FREE! Warrior in the World: Shambhala Training Weekend [IN PERSON]
June 15th—June 16th
Bringing the mindfulness and awareness of meditation practice into everyday life, alive to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and awake. Continue »
Midsummer's Day [In Person]
June 22nd
Celebrate the Summer Solstice, connect with the earth, sky and community. Continue »
Giving Meditation Instruction in Shambhala (Weekend Three)[ONLINE]
June 22nd—June 23rd
Authorized Meditation Instructors are welcome to join. Continue »
Harvest of Peace
September 21st
Balancing home, work, social and spiritual lives can be demanding. In this seasonal celebration, we take some time to examine and re-seed our relationship with generosity and abundance which strengthen and sustain us throughout the year. Continue »
Awakened Heart: Shambhala Training Level IV [IN PERSON]
October 5th—October 6th
With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. We can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness. Continue »
Open Sky: Shambhala Training Level V [IN PERSON]
November 16th—November 17th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind, a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. Continue »
Children's Day: Community Winter Solstice Gathering
December 21st
At a time of year when the night is longest, the Shambhala Center will be decorated with twinkling lights and a special shrine representing the dignity of the family, and the joy and creativity of the youthful heart. All are welcome! Continue »
