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. | |
Featured Programs: Training the Mind in 8 Verses
Jul 11 / 10:00 AM - Jul 12 / 4:00 PM In this workshop celebrated Tibetan Buddhist master Gelek Rimpoche shares the Buddhist method for transforming adversity into an opportunity for spiritual growth. more info
Training the Mind: Pema Chodron Video Series
Jul 16 / 7:00 PM - Aug 27 / 9:30 PM With minds already thoroughly trained in habits of passion, aggression and ignorance, it is not surprising that early teachers of Buddhadharma developed a systematic way to help us reverse that training. The 59 slogans (called lojong in Tibetan) are pith more info
Learn To Meditate
Jul 18 / 9:00 AM - Jul 18 / 1:00 PM Ideal for beginners as well as students who want to work on stabilizing their meditation, this half day program gives you the essential techniques and reasons for meditation practice in everyday life. more info
Summer Meditation Retreat sponsored by Queer Dharma
Aug 14 / 5:00 PM - Aug 21 / 3:00 PM Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Straight Meditators: Join us for an opportunity to empower and deepen your individual practice for a week, a weekend, or several days at the Midwest Retreat Center one hour north of Milwaukee. more info
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