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Confidence, Compassion and Emptiness:
The Way of the Bodhisattva Warrior

If you have learned the techniques of meditation practice, then you have already begun the profound journey of discovering absolute bodhicitta, the essential mind of wisdom and compassion. Senior Shambhala Teacher, Acharya Richard John, will guide our study and practice of bodhicitta using key bodhicitta slogans from Lojong, the classic mind training stressing direct experience of bodhicitta in meditation and daily life. More »

The Center's new Governing Council is in place!

You can read about and see a group portrait on our governance page!

Joyful Announcement of the Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago’s new Center Director

The Governing Council is pleased to announce that Tom Adducci has been selected and appointed as the new Center Director of the Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago. This appointment is the fruition of our Lion’s Leap Campaign to hire a full-time Center Director. More »

Shambhala Art Celebration

"True Perception: Mindfulness in Art" Gallery Exhibition, March 11-23

During Center hours from March 11th through 23rd, come view a juried exhibition of mindful artwork. Some works will be for sale with profits going to benefit the center. More»

Art Gallery Reception - Saturday, March 20th, 7pm - 9pm

"True Perception: Mindfulness in Art" gallery reception and fundraiser with live music. More»

Shambhala Art Day, Sunday March 21st, Noon - 3:30pm

After Sunday sitting (9am-noon) join us for a potluck lunch, arts teachings and demonstrations. More»

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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:

Lion Combo: Level III and Joy in Everyday Life
March 5th - April 15th
Combined registration for both Shambhala Training Level III, and Joy in Everyday Life.
more info

Confidence, Compassion and Emptiness: The Way of the Bodhisattva Warrior
March 12th - March 14th
At the core of the Mahayana Buddhist teachings is bodhichitta, the essential mind of wisdom and compassion. The bodhisattva warrior is one who is brave enough to cultivate this awake mind for the benefit of all beings.
more info

Lung for Amrita, The Cure
March 14th
Immediately after the Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony, Acharya Richard John will offer the Lung (authorization for a practice) "Amrita, The Cure". This is open to anyone who has taken Bodhisattva the vow.
more info

Joy In Everyday Life
March 18th - April 15th
Explore the Shambhala teachings on cheerfulness and health. Through these and traditional Buddhist teachings of the Mahayana, we step out of our habitual patterns, free ourselves from confusion, and cultivate the noble heart of compassion.
more info

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Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago
7331 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago IL 60626
773-743-8147 (Voice)
773-743-8149 (Fax)

Shambhala, Shambhala Meditation Center, and Shambhala Center are registered service marks of Shambhala International (Varjadhatu). Shambhala Training is a registered trademark of Shambhala/Nalanda Foundation.

Confidence, Compassion and Emptiness:The Way of the Bodhisattva Warrior