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Due to the spread of the coronavirus, Covid-19, the Boston Shambhala Center is not hosting programs at our center. See “Where to begin” below, or the “Classes & Programs” tab to see what is being offered online. The following link further describes our responses and suggestions for safety.
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Shambhala Boston is part of a global community which aspires to awaken kindness, goodness and wisdom within society. This vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness.
Addressing harm in the Shambhala community.
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Where to begin?
These programs are by donation – any amount is appreciated
paypal.me/shambhalaboston
-or-
venmo: @ShambhalaBoston0015
(use 0015 if it asks you to confirm a phone number)
MONDAYS
Heart of Recovery
7:30-9:00pm
A weekly gathering bringing together Buddhist meditation practice and recovery. Open to all—meditation practitioners from all traditions and Twelve Step practitioners from all programs.
TUESDAYS
30’s and Under
7:30-9:00pm
https://zoom.us/j/178320979
An opportunity to connect with other young people in the Boston area who are interested in meditation. The evening begins with instruction and meditation practice. Sitting meditation is followed by Social Meditation, which is an embodied exploration of bringing meditative awareness into our interactions with others
WEDNESDAYS
Open House
7:00 – 8:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/239871535
Join us for ongoing drop-in classes based on Pema Chödrön’s classic book on Buddhist meditation practice, The Wisdom of No Escape. The book is a series of beautiful and simple practice talks on how to be both brave and gentle with ourselves. The session includes instruction and sitting meditation, guided discussion, and
SUNDAYS
Nyinthün, open meditation
10:00am-11:30am
https://zoom.us/j/586788974
weekly group practice of sitting and walking meditation held every Sunday from 9AM till noon. The morning begins and ends with a short set of traditional group chants and includes a dharma reading and a practice of compassion for those who have instruction in Tonglen.
Introductory Classes: See Beginner Calendar
Read more about Getting Started.
Featured Programs
[ONLINE] The Wisdom of No Escape - Ongoing Drop In Class for Newcomers and Community Members
March 18th—April 29th
FULL - Profound Treasury Mahayana Study: The Six Paramitas [ONLINE]
with Mary Lang, Nealy Zimmermann, Judith Vreeland
March 26th—May 7th
What Can We Rely On? Advice from the Buddha and Atisha
with Acharya Richard John
April 25th—April 26th - Date postponed or cancelled
