Shambhala Training is a series of weekend retreats and classes.  Each weekend examines different aspects of  human experience and presents the view that human beings, at the core, are fundamentally awake and good.

Through learning and becoming familiar with ones own mind and developing a personal meditation practice one develops tools for being present and meeting with others and discussing.  It all begins with giving ourselves the opportunity to reconnect with our true human existence—the experience of our five senses, the feeling of emotions in our body, and yes, even the awareness of thoughts across our minds.

The classes are all taught by people who have been meditating and trained in this tradition.

The Art of Being Human – Level One

Birth of a Warrior – 2

Warrior in the World – 3

Awakened Heart – 4

Open Sky – 5

The Atlantic region is presenting this whole series of levels online.  They are ideally taken in order as they build on each other.  Repeating a level is half price and is encouraged in the same way that repeated or daily meditation only deepens ones understanding of oneself.

* all events in Shambhala are supported by Shambhala’s Code of Conduct.  We ask that all participants take some time to read it – as you are expected to abide by it.  Thank you.

Shambhala Training Levels include:

• Guided meditation practice
• Shamatha/Vipassana meditation talks and instruction by an experienced teacher
• Group discussions
• Optional one-on-one meditation instruction
• Movement exercises to support meditation practice

Sacred Path – is a series of weekends that follow on Shambhala Training, deepening ones connection to the world of phenomena and oneself.

Drala

Windhorse

Great Eastern Sun

Golden Key

Retreats and study – that study particular texts – In Shambhala terminology a ‘householder’ is one who brings meditation into ones daily life in all aspects.  In the same way that monastics set up everything around them to support their practice of ‘dharma’ or awakeanment, a householder uses everything they encounter in daily life as opportunities to wake up to their world and relate to it with dignity and friendliness or kindness.

Enlightened Society Assembly

Warrior Assembly

Sacred World

Scorpion Seal

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Open Enrollment

Halifax Shambhala Centre

Spend 2024 with Pema Chödrön

January 7th—October 13th

Join us in person for 4 live video calls with beloved Buddhist author and teacher, Pema Chödrön over the course of the year. During these 75-minute calls, Pema will take questions from people around the world. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

Monthly New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra

January 11th—December 1st

This practice will be offered both in-person at either the HSC or KCCL, as well as, online on Ocean. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

First Shot: Beginner Kyudo Program starting April 14th

with John D. (Sam) West

April 14th—May 26th

Kyudo is a way to connect deeply with the earth and profoundly with heaven Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

Lineage III for Children Ages 11-14

April 21st—May 26th

Sundays, April 21-May 26, 11am to 12noon Open to new and continuing students. Each class begins with a brief meditation, walking meditation session, then story and drawing along with reading roles, singing lineage songs, map games and origami! Continue »

Annapolis Shambhala Meditation Group

Uncovering Self-Existing Confidence

April 28th

In this one day retreat, senior teacher Moh Hardin, will lead contemplations and discussion as well as give talks on uncovering our own inherent confidence and sanity. This retreat is open to all and no prior meditation experience is necessary. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

The Sacred Path: A Book Study

with Deborah Luscomb & Crane Stookey

April 29th—June 3rd

Open Discussion Group on “The Shambhala Book" “The Sacred Path of the Warrior” is a guide to finding what is sacred, genuine and liberating in our ordinary experience of everyday life. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

How We Live Is How We Die - Book Class

with David Sable & Trudy Sable

May 2nd—June 6th

"Our task, in life and in death, is to realize we always have a choice. We can fall asleep into unawareness and stay stuck in the repeating cycle of samsara, or we can wake up." Continue »

Annapolis Shambhala Meditation Group

Treasure Sale

May 11th

Our Annual Treasure Sale will Be Saturday, May 11 at the Granville Ferry Hall 8am - 12 pm. Please come and make an offer on anything you see. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

The Art of Being Human: Introduction to Meditation

June 7th—June 9th

This introductory program includes meditation instruction, talks, periods of meditation practice, and discussion. Everyone welcome. Continue »