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 »