All Programs
Shambhala Sadhana Practice - ONLINE
October 31st—January 28th
These Full Moon gatherings are for Shambhala members to practice the Shambhala Sadhana in celebration of community and good human society. Continue »
Seeing White
with John Ranco & Judy Vreeland
January 21st—February 18th - Date postponed or cancelled
Just what is going on with white people? Join an in-depth discussion on the nature of race and racism in America. Continue »
A Mindful Outdoor Experience [IN PERSON]
with Jean Beebe
January 23rd
A Mindful Outdoor Experience (MOE) is a personally guided 60-90 minute meditative outdoor walk, appropriate for people from all walks of life, meant to engage our present moment awareness using our sense perceptions. Continue »
Friday Night Talk: Cultural Humility: Opening the Heart and Listening to Basic Goodness
with Elaine Yuen
January 29th
In our diverse society, we often find ourselves working with individuals who have different qualities, backgrounds, and motivations. Part of our practice is to develop genuine communication and connection with all people Continue »
Commmunity Gathering Addressing Systemic Racism
January 30th
How can the Boston Shambhala Center address systemic racism? After a few months of work in small groups, we're opening the conversation back up to the broader community. We hope you'll join us! Continue »
Dön Season 2021 (through Shambhala Online)
February 1st—February 10th
Shambhala Day (February 12th this year) marks the end of one year's cycle and the beginning of a new one. To dispel the karmic accumulation of personal and societal chaos at the year's end, students are encouraged to practice as much as possible Continue »
Shambhala Day 2021: Year of the Iron Ox
February 12th
This holiday celebration marks the beginning of the new year and is one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. Members and friends are invited to join us for our annual New Year Celebration! Continue »
Moonbeams of Mahāmudrā: Vipaśyanā
with Elizabeth Callahan
February 15th—April 26th
Mahamudra is the practice at the heart of all Kagyu traditions. This series will focus on mahāmudrā vipaśyanā practice instructions as gateways to exploring our experiences of our own mind. Continue »
Friday Night Talk: Terma and Lineage in Tibetan Buddhism
with Holly Gayley
February 19th
Terma (literally "treasure") teachings are foundational in some Tibetan Buddhist lineages. What are they and how do they come about? These teachings, including Shambhala Terma, are meant to intervene in the course of human history. Continue »
A Historical and Personal Exploration of the Shambhala Lineage
February 23rd—March 23rd
Join us for an exploration of the Shambhala lineage, a rich blend of ancient teachings, and yet a relatively brand-new lineage suited for our time of great upheaval. Continue »
Friday Night Talk: Embracing Loneliness with Karma Lӧdrӧ Gyendon
February 26th
Loneliness is an experience that all humans have but often try to resist. We reject it out of fear that it means there is something wrong with our experience. What happens when we embrace loneliness as a quality that connects us? Continue »
Being Strategic, Practical, and Ethical in These Challenging Times
with Eva Wong
September 19th
Winning is desirable, but if a victory means sacrificing integrity, honor, and compassion, it is no victory at all. Continue »
