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. | |
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Upcoming Programs: Dons Season Mamo Chants
February 3rd - February 11th Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos is traditionally recited by vajrayana practitioners
from the 20th through 29th days of the last lunar month of the Tibetan year. It is the Sakyong's wish to invite all practitioners to participate in the mamo recitation more info
Milarepa Day
February 27th Milarepa Day celebrates the enlightenment and life example of Milarepa. The celebration involves a full day of practice, which includes chanting the Milarepa sadhana and reading the songs of the lineage teachers in The Rain of Wisdom more info
Shambhala Training Level III
March 5th - March 7th Developing the bravery to step outside of our cocoons, we begin to experience direct sense perceptions and an openness to the outside world. Prerequisite - Shamblhala Training Level II. more info
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