Welcome to the Shambhala Center of Chicago!
Shambhala is a vision of an enlightened society that expresses the dignity of human experience and joins spiritual inspiration with practicality. It is a path of warriorship, or bravery, that is open to any human being who seeks a genuine and fearless existence.
Shambhala is also a worldwide network of meditation centers providing public meditation, meditation instruction, classes, programs and training in advanced contemplative practices that was founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a master of the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist meditation traditions, and is now directed by the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
There are three Gates to Shambhala, paths by which we can begin to awaken to this world: Buddhist practice, Shambhala Training, and contemplative arts.
Throughout the year the center hosts many special events, including seminars by invited teachers, introductory classes in the Buddhist tradition, and a continuing program of Shambhala Training. If you are interested in any of these events please contact us by phone, mail, or
; we can also put you on our US- and e- mail lists if you like. (You can also sign up for our weekly emails using the link in the left column of this page.)
We invite you to explore our programs designed to help people of all religions & traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.
The Chicago Shambhala Center is located on the northeast side of Chicago close to Lake Michigan. Street parking is available, as well as limited on-site parking. Public transportation is close by via the Sheridan bus route and the Jarvis el stop on the Red line. Please check this map for help in finding us. | |
Upcoming Programs: Qigong Level I & II
Jun 21 / 9:00 AM - Jun 22 / 6:00 PM Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the healing Taoist practice of qigong. Take this rare opportunity to receive instruction in two unique lineages, the Pre-celestial Limitless Gate School (Xiantianwujimen) and the Yiquan School. more info
Shambhala Training: Level 1 - The Art of Being Human
Jun 28 / 8:30 AM - Jun 29 / 2:00 PM Level I is the entry point for Shambhala Training, a series of contemplative meditation workshops. The simple profound technique of mindfulness and awareness is the basis of a secular path of meditation, which can benefit people of any spiritual tradition more info
Venerable Khandro Rinpoche: 3 programs
Jul 6 / 9:00 AM - Jul 8 / 5:00 PM Kagyu and Nyingma master Khandro Rinpoche will teach three programs at the Chicago Center. You can register for individual programs, or for all three at once. more info
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