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At the Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center, we offer programs and classes in: Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, meditation, yoga and other contemplative disciplines as well as free individual meditation instruction. View all our programs below, or choose a category from the list on the let.
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Many classes and events are open to the public, and some have prerequisites, please click on links for more info. Online registration through Pay Pal is available. For more info or questions, please contact the center directly via email or at 303-444-0190 x 100.
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Our policy is not to turn away anyone due to financial concerns. Read more about our generosity policy.
Programs and Events
Upcoming Recurrent Events
Introductory Programs Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human September 2nd - September 23rd In Level One, we learn to experience the world as sacred and to see basic goodness as our birthright. The ancient wisdom of Shambhala comes alive in our daily existence. Shambhala Training is a path of meditation that develops fearlessness, confidence, op More Labor Day - Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center CLOSED September 6th The Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center will be closed on Labor Day. More
MEDITATION in Everyday Life September 8th - October 6th This course is open to all and covers peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and the challenges one faces in bringing the awareness of meditation into our daily life. Meets for five Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 9:00pm. More
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction September 14th - November 2nd The foundation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the cultivation of mindfulness - clear, non-judgmental attention to the present moment - with regard to the ongoing experience of body, feelings, emotions, and mind. More
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human September 16th - October 7th Shambhala Training is a meditation path that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and toward our world. It welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path. More
Boulder Sangha Retreat September 17th - September 16th Enjoy group practice sessions (all levels of practice), talks by senior teachers, community discussion, and celebration! The weekend will culminate in the Harvest of Peace with an international address by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Feel free to attend all More
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human September 24th - September 26th Shambhala Training is a meditation path that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and toward our world. It welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path. More
Beginning to Meditate September 25th An Introduction to meditation led by senior teachers, including meditation instruction and practice, talk, group discussions, posture work and refreshments. Basic meditation can become part of any spiritual path. Beginners and experienced practitioners wh More
Level II: The Birth of the Warrior September 30th - October 21st Building on the foundation of the meditation practice introduced in Shambhala Training Level I, we explore how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world we live in. More
MEDITATION in Everyday Life October 5th - November 2nd This course is open to all and covers peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and the challenges one faces in bringing the awareness of meditation into our daily life. Meets for five Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 9:00pm. More
Contentment in Everyday Life October 20th - November 17th CONTENTMENT, simplicity, and mindfulness are connected with the precision of the hinayana , the teachings that form the foundation of the Buddhist path. This course also presents the practice of contemplation. More
Beginning to Meditate October 30th An Introduction to meditation led by senior teachers, including meditation instruction and practice, talk, group discussions, posture work and refreshments. Basic meditation can become part of any spiritual path. Beginners and experienced practitioners wh More
Arousing the Motivation for True Freedom from Samsara November 6th On Saturday, November 6, Acharya Ferguson will be giving talks related to the practice of taking refuge. Whether or not you wish to take the Refuge Vow, you are welcome to attend this one-day program. More
Contentment in Everyday Life November 9th - December 14th CONTENTMENT, simplicity, and mindfulness are connected with the precision of the hinayana , the teachings that form the foundation of the Buddhist path. This course also presents the practice of contemplation. More
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human November 12th - November 14th Shambhala Training is a meditation path that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and toward our world. It welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path. More
Beginning to Meditate November 27th An Introduction to meditation led by senior teachers, including meditation instruction and practice, talk, group discussions, posture work and refreshments. Basic meditation can become part of any spiritual path. Beginners and experienced practitioners wh More
Good Morning Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart January 6th - January 27th (2011) Allowing our heart and intuition to open, we can communicate directly with the world.
Connecting with the world, and communicating with it more directly, permits us to experience our heart and the ways we respond to experience. Rather than using those More
JOY in Everyday Life January 12th - February 9th (2011) Joy in Everyday Life
This course expands the meditation experience by cultivating the noble-heart of the mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion.Through practical methods, we develop kindness toward ourselves an More
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human January 14th - January 16th (2011) Shambhala Training is a meditation path that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness, and gentleness toward ourselves and toward our world. It welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path. More
JOY in Everyday Life January 25th - February 22nd (2011) This course expands the meditation experience by cultivating the noble-heart of the mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion.Through practical methods, we develop kindness toward ourselves and others. We emphasize t More
Way of Shambhala Level II: Birth of the Warrior January 28th - January 30th (2011) Shambhala Training LEVEL II intensifies the discipline of meditation practice, enabling participants to work with obstacles that may have arisen as meditation practice develops.
We explore how habitual ways of thinking and experiencing obscure the raw More
MEDITATION in Everyday Life February 3rd - March 3rd (2011) Beginning New Way of Shambhala Cycle
Meditation in Everyday Life presents peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. By deepening our experience and understanding of ourselv More
Way of Shambhala Level III: The Warrior in the World February 11th - February 13th (2011) In Shambhala Training Level III we work in a deliberate way. We make an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can ventu More
MEDITATION in Everyday Life March 8th - April 12th (2011) Beginning New Way of Shambhala Cycle
Meditation in Everyday Life presents peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. By deepening our experience and understanding of ourselves More
CONTENTMENT in Everyday Life March 10th - April 14th (2011) CONTENTMENT, simplicity, and mindfulness are connected with the precision of the hinayana, the teachings that form the foundation of the Buddhist path. And in Shambhala, the meek dignity of the tiger brings alive this simplicity and mindfulness into the p More
Way of Shambhala Level I: The Art of Being Human March 11th - March 13th (2011) In Level One, we learn to experience the world as sacred and to see basic goodness as our birthright. The ancient wisdom of Shambhala comes alive in our daily existence. Shambhala Training is a path of meditation that develops fearlessness, confidence, op More
Way of Shambhala Level II: Birth of the Warrior April 15th - April 17th (2011) Shambhala Training LEVEL II intensifies the discipline of meditation practice, enabling participants to work with obstacles that may have arisen as meditation practice develops.
We explore how habitual ways of thinking and experiencing obscure the raw br More
CONTENTMENT in Everyday Life April 19th (2011) CONTENTMENT, simplicity, and mindfulness are connected with the precision of the hinayana, the teachings that form the foundation of the Buddhist path. And in Shambhala, the meek dignity of the tiger brings alive this simplicity and mindfulness into the p More
JOY in Everyday Life April 21st - May 19th (2011) This course expands the meditation experience by cultivating the noble-heart of the mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion.Through practical methods, we develop kindness toward ourselves and others. We emphasize t More
Way of Shambhala Level III: The Warrior in the World April 29th - May 1st (2011) In Shambhala Training Level III we work in a deliberate way. We make an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can ventu More
Way of Shambhala Level I: The Art of Being Human May 6th - May 8th (2011) In Level One, we learn to experience the world as sacred and to see basic goodness as our birthright. The ancient wisdom of Shambhala comes alive in our daily existence. Shambhala Training is a path of meditation that develops fearlessness, confidence, op More
Way of Shambhala Level I: The Art of Being Human June 17th - June 19th (2011) In Level One, we learn to experience the world as sacred and to see basic goodness as our birthright. The ancient wisdom of Shambhala comes alive in our daily existence. Shambhala Training is a path of meditation that develops fearlessness, confidence, op More
Schedule does not reflect all ongoing programs at the Boulder Shambhala Center. We also offer: daily and weekly community practice, community groups, and family programs. For more info, please call the BSMC at 303-444-0190, x100. |
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