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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?
We offer a wealth of classes and retreats, here are a few to start with:
Learn to Meditate: Sundays 12:30-1:30pm
Wednesday Drop-In Meditation: Training Heart and Mind
Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30
Beginner Classes: See Beginner Calendar
Read more about Getting Started.
Featured Programs
A Year of Deepening Compassion Part 1: The Four Limitless Ones. Live-stream talks by the Shambhala Acharyas
with Diana Evans & Travis Detour
March 10th—April 21st
The path of the Bodhisattva Warrior begins with developing affection for ourselves and expands this to others, dissolving the barriers that divide us. Continue »
Friday Night Talk: Understanding Addiction as Fuel for Path
with Scott Perkins
March 15th
How is addiction similar and different from the understanding of ego, grasping and other Buddhist concepts? How can Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness support recovery and how can understanding addiction and recovery enhance meditation practice? Continue »
Heart of Recovery One-Day Practice Retreat
March 16th
Establishing a daily practice is hard. This daylong intensive program will introduce meditation practice and mindfulness exercises, and will be the launching point for a 90 in 90 Meditation Support Group. Continue »
Dinner Date with Death
with Mary Lang, Nealy Zimmermann, Maryl Schapiro, Cathy Brennan
March 16th
A relaxed evening of conversation, food and beverages to explore our personal connections to death. Continue »
Shambhala Training Weekend III: Warrior in the World
with Jonathan Wyman & Alexandra Vlasic
March 29th—March 31st
Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities. Continue »
