All Programs
End of Year Ritual: Mamo Chants (for Members)
February 13th—February 22nd
Shambhala Day (February 24th 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 »
Neutral Day: Uncovering Sacred Space
February 23rd
Help invite the dralas into our physical space and restore our good nature - all the fresh cleanliness hiding beneath the layer of dust or piles of clutter - before celebrating Shambhala Day! Continue »
Shambhala Day: Year of the Iron Mouse - Monday
February 24th
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 »
Shambhala Day: Year of the Iron Mouse - Saturday
February 29th
Community celebration to mark the beginning of the Tibetan New Year. This 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 »
Full day Nyinthun: Meditation with Readings from the Rain of Wisdom: the Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus
with William Wooding & Janet Romaine
March 8th
On this annual day of remembrance we celebrate the Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, one of the three great lineages of Shambhala. We will mix the nyinthun practice of sitting and walking meditation with reading and chanting The Rain of Wisdom. Continue »
Teacher Gathering
March 15th
Opportunity for the teachers and meditation instructors to gather and share Continue »
Understanding Harm, Trauma and Healing
March 16th—April 6th
For community leaders and members to learn about and engage in discussion about how these important topics can help us build a healthier and safer community. Continue »
Shambhala Training Weekend III: Warrior in the World
March 20th—March 22nd
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 »
Our House is on Fire: Responding to the Climate Crisis
with Irene Woodard
March 28th
A day of conversation, contemplation, and engagement Continue »
Community Day - Save the Date
May 2nd
Food and discussion about what's important for our community right now Continue »
Living Kindness: An Evening with Kevin Griffin
with Kevin Griffin
May 4th
An evening with guest speaker Kevin Griffin, author of "Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World" hosted by Boston The Heart of Recovery Group. Continue »
Shambhala Training Weekend IV: Awakened Heart
May 15th—May 17th
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 »
Save-the-date: Kilung Rinpoche Talk
May 20th
Venerable Kilung Rinpoche will offer a talk at the Boston Shambhala Center. More details to come soon. Continue »
Shambhala Training Weekend I: The Art of Being Human
May 30th—May 31st
Shambhala Training is a secular meditation training that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness and gentleness towards ourselves and our world. Touch in with your inherent goodness and humanity with this weekend training. Continue »
Shambhala Training Weekend V: Open Sky
June 26th—June 28th
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 »
Community Day - Save the Date
August 8th
Food and discussion about what's important for our community right now Continue »
Being Strategic, Practical, and Ethical in These Challenging Times
with Eva Wong
October 4th
Winning is desirable, but if a victory means sacrificing integrity, honor, and compassion, it is no victory at all. Continue »
