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: Learn to Meditate
Aug 2 / 8:45 AM - Aug 2 / 4:00 PM Meditation trains us to recognize and release distracting thoughts and emotions, allowing the mind to regain its inherent stability, clarity, and strength. This 1-day program is ideal for beginners and students wishing to stabilize their meditation. more info
This Precious Life
Aug 3 / 10:30 AM - Aug 31 / 12:00 PM Using This Precious Life as a guide, we will discuss the Four Reminders (The preciousness of human birth, the truth of impermanence, the reality of suffering, and the inescapability of karma), and how they relate to our path as Buddhist Practiti more info
Queer Dharma Meditation & Hatha Yoga Retreat - Weekthun
Aug 22 / 5:00 PM - Aug 29 / 2:00 PM This retreat is an opportunity for gays, lesbians,
bisexuals, transgendered persons, and all
who feel themselves outside the majority
heterosexual identity to begin or deepen their
meditation practice as well as connect with other LGBTs. more info
Good Morning Shambhala: Level 1 - The Art of Being Human
Sep 17 / 9:00 AM - Oct 8 / 12:00 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
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