Programs for South-Central USA Region

Austin Shambhala Meditation Center

The Four Immeasurables

with Christine Wetzl & Colleen Roundhill

November 14th—December 5th

The ease of equanimity, full-heartedness of love, tenderness of compassion, and radiance of joy—these are things we don’t want in meager doses. This traditional bodhisattva practice effectively counters distortions in relating with ourselves and the world Continue »

Austin Shambhala Meditation Center

Buddhist Investigations: The Foundational Yana

with Billy Boyar & Carolyn Bottler

December 9th—May 11th (2024)

For our next six-month practice and study, we will delve into the Hinayana, our profound foundational teachings. Continue »

Austin Shambhala Meditation Center

Winter Solstice Children's Day

December 22nd

As the darker days of winter come around, we celebrate the winter solstice with light, song and humour. Continue »

Austin Shambhala Meditation Center

Level III: Warrior in the World

with Betsy Pond

January 20th—January 21st (2024)

Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. Continue »

Austin Shambhala Meditation Center

Shambhala Day Year of the Wood Dragon

February 10th (2024)

Shambhala Day and the entire Shambhala New Year season is a time for us to reflect on the year that has passed, and to take an opportunity for fresh starts. Continue »

Austin Shambhala Meditation Center

Level IV: Awakened Heart

with Christine Wetzl

March 2nd—March 3rd (2024)

"Such awakened heart comes from being willing to face your state of mind ... The sitting practice of meditation is the means to rediscover basic goodness, and beyond that, it is the means to awaken this genuine heart within yourself." Continue »