Programs for South-Central USA Region
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
Kyudo Practice
March 15th—December 6th
Kyudo, “the Way of the Bow”, is the ancient discipline of Zen archery Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
Growing Brave Family Program Summer Session
with Chantal Pierre & Teresa Spicer
May 17th—August 9th
Our Growing Brave family program for families with children between 3 and 12 years old Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
Learn to Meditate (Zoom meditation)
May 20th—September 27th
Join this Zoom call to receive meditation instruction Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Foundations for Freedom: The Hinayana - Course II: The Second Noble Truth: The 5 Skandhas
with Acharya Dale Asrael & John Rockwell
July 16th—August 20th
This series of courses provides an in-depth exploration of the foundational Buddhist teachings of the Hinayana through the lens of the Shambhala terma teachings. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
People of Color Meditation Group
August 7th
ONLINE! A group exploration for people who self identify as people of color working with how we have been affected by race, ethnicity or any other aspects of our being that serve to construct or build our identity. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Nyinthun: One-Day Retreat
with Lynn Wolfe
August 8th
Please join us for an online one-day retreat/practice intensive. Continue »
Houston Shambhala Meditation Group
Nyinthun: One-Day Retreat
August 8th
Nyinthun: One-Day Retreat Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
Basic Buddhism: The Paramitas Series: Generosity
with Shastri Linda Mockeridge & Adriana Salazar
August 8th
Basic Buddhism: The Paramitas Series: Generosity
with Shastri Linda Mockeridge Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Waking up in the Middle
with Acharya Moh Hardin
August 9th
On the path of meditation, the experience of waking up does not take us away from situations in our life, but we wake up in the middle of what already is. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Heart of Recovery
August 10th
ONLINE! We welcome all Twelve Step participants who have an interest in combining the principles of their program of recovery with Buddhist teachings and practices. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
White Tara Practice Session
August 10th
ONLINE! Please join us for the healing, soothing practice of White Tara. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Start Where You Are... and Keep Going
August 12th
ONLINE! Meditation practice support open to anyone who has attended one of our Free Meditation Instruction sessions. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Wednesday Free Meditation Instruction
August 12th
ONLINE! Meditation instruction is available to anyone, free of charge. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Wednesday Evening Meditation & Conversations About Buddhism
August 12th
ONLINE! Please join us for public meditation practice and a facilitated group discussion via Zoom. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
Nyinthun--Retreat style day of practice and dharma
with Shastri Betsy Pond
August 16th
Nyinthun--Retreat style day of practice and dharma
With Shastri Betsy Pond Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Sunday Morning Meditation, Dharma Talk & Discussion
with Rita Ricardo
August 16th
ONLINE Zoom Meditation Gathering Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
Waking Up In The Middle w/ Acharya Moh Hardin
August 16th
Waking Up In The Middlewith Acharya Moh Hardin Continue »
Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Group.
Waking up in the Middle (online)
with Acharya Moh Hardin
August 16th
On the path of meditation, the experience of waking up does not take us away from situations in our life, but we wake up in the middle of what already is. Continue »
Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center
Walking up in the Middle (online)
with Acharya Moh Hardin
August 16th
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Heart of Recovery
August 17th
ONLINE! We welcome all Twelve Step participants who have an interest in combining the principles of their program of recovery with Buddhist teachings and practices. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Sadhana of Mahamudra
August 17th
ONLINE! This sadhana is a binding factor for our community because students at all levels of practice can participate and receive a true experience or understanding of the spiritual path Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Wednesday Free Meditation Instruction
August 19th
ONLINE! Meditation instruction is available to anyone, free of charge. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Start Where You Are... and Keep Going
August 19th
ONLINE! Meditation practice support open to anyone who has attended one of our Free Meditation Instruction sessions. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Wednesday Evening Meditation & Conversations About Buddhism
August 19th
ONLINE! Please join us for public meditation practice and a facilitated group discussion via Zoom. Continue »
Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center
The Heroic Challenge of Inclusivity: Embracing the Mythical Coward (online)
with Shastri Iris Ramos
August 20th—August 23rd
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
The Heroic Challenge of Inclusivity: Embracing the Mythical Coward - A Regional Practice Intensive
with Shastri Iris Ramos
August 20th—August 23rd
In this time of increased awareness of the worldwide systemization of racial inequalities, the ballooning COVID-19 pandemic and great personal hardships, this practice intensive will emphasize the profound importance of being present, as well as the impor Continue »
Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Group.
The Heroic Challenge of Inclusivity: Embracing the Mythical Coward (online)
with Shastri Iris Ramos
August 20th—August 23rd
In this three-day practice intensive, participants will be encouraged to embrace their personal, and potentially painful, experiences of exclusivity - the practice of excluding or denying access - with caring, wisdom and practical leadership skills, regar Continue »
Houston Shambhala Meditation Group
The Heroic Challenge of Inclusivity: Embracing the Mythical Coward - A Regional Practice Intensive with Shastri Iris Ramos
August 20th—August 23rd
The Heroic Challenge of Inclusivity: Embracing the Mythical Coward - A Regional Practice Intensive
with Shastri Iris Ramos Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Young Meditators Group
August 20th
ONLINE! The Young Meditators Group welcomes anyone in Austin between 18 and 39 who is curious about or committed to meditation and community Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
People of Color Meditation Group
August 21st
ONLINE! A group exploration for people who self identify as people of color working with how we have been affected by race, ethnicity or any other aspects of our being that serve to construct or build our identity. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Sunday Morning Meditation, Dharma Talk & Discussion
with Jake Lorfing
August 23rd
ONLINE Zoom Meditation Gathering Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
LGBT Dharma Group
August 23rd
ONLINE! Austin LGBT Dharma Group is a Buddhist-oriented group whose purpose is to provide a gay/lesbian/transgender-friendly environment for genuine exploration of Buddhist teachings and how they apply to our lives. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Sadhana Practice
August 24th
The Shambhala Sadhana is powerful in its direct approach to basic goodness Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Heart of Recovery
August 24th
ONLINE! We welcome all Twelve Step participants who have an interest in combining the principles of their program of recovery with Buddhist teachings and practices. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Death in Everyday Life Group
August 25th
ONLINE! Thinking about death? Noticing you are aging? This is the group for you. We will question, discuss, and learn. Please join us. All are welcome. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Wednesday Free Meditation Instruction
August 26th
ONLINE! Meditation instruction is available to anyone, free of charge. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Start Where You Are... and Keep Going
August 26th
ONLINE! Meditation practice support open to anyone who has attended one of our Free Meditation Instruction sessions. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Wednesday Evening Meditation & Conversations About Buddhism
August 26th
ONLINE! Please join us for public meditation practice and a facilitated group discussion via Zoom. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Sunday Morning Meditation, Dharma Talk & Discussion
August 30th
ONLINE Zoom Meditation Gathering Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Guided Tonglen Practice Session
August 31st
Please join us for the healing practice of Tonglen Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Heart of Recovery
August 31st
ONLINE! We welcome all Twelve Step participants who have an interest in combining the principles of their program of recovery with Buddhist teachings and practices. Continue »
Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being Human (online)
with Shastri Larry Higgins
September 5th—September 6th
Houston Shambhala Meditation Group
Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being Human with Shastri Larry Higgins
September 5th—September 6th
Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being Human
with Shastri Larry Higgins Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art of Being Human
with Shastri Larry Higgins
September 5th—September 6th
ONLINE! Engaging the mind, we glimpse the world's magic without conceptual filters, and begin to discover a basic goodness, which is always present. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Kids First!!
September 6th
ONLINE! Meditation instruction and mindfulness activities for children. Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
The Shambhala Household
with Joanne Trubitt
September 12th—October 3rd
As practitioners, how can we create an uplifted environment that supports our intention to wake up and brings a sense of dignified relaxation to our daily life? Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
Growing Brave Family Program Fall Semester
with Chantal Pierre & Teresa Spicer
September 13th—December 6th
Our Growing Brave family program for families with children between 3 and 12 years old Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
with Shastri Betsy Pond
September 19th—September 20th
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
with Shastri Betsy Pond
September 19th—September 20th
Open Sky: Shambhala Training Level V introduces a meditation practice that builds upon the mindfulness-awareness technique of Shambhala Training Weekend IV. Continue »
Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level 5: Open Sky (online)
with Shastri Betsy Pond
September 19th—September 20th
Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Group.
Shambhala Training Level 5: Open Sky (online)
with Shastri Betsy Pond
September 19th—September 20th
In this fifth and final level of the Heart of Warriorship training, we will learn to inhabit the gentleness, openness, and precision of our true nature so that the present moment can unfold around us in all its vivid brilliance. While we are becoming more Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Death in Everyday Life Group
September 28th
ONLINE! Thinking about death? Noticing you are aging? This is the group for you. We will question, discuss, and learn. Please join us. All are welcome. Continue »
Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level 2: Birth of the Warrior (online)
October 17th—October 18th
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
October 17th—October 18th
This second weekend of Shambhala Training intensifies the discipline of meditation practice, enabling participants to work with obstacles that may have arisen as meditation practice develops. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
Vajrayana City Retreat in Austin
October 29th—November 5th
SAVE THE DATE Details TBA Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio
San Antonio Shambhala Sit-A-Thon
with Dena Lackey
November 4th
Whether you’re new to meditation or an advanced practitioner, please show your support by joining us––for one hour, eight hours, or all 12!––and deepen your practice, enjoy community, and benefit from talks and video from Shambhala online. Warm meals, sna Continue »
Austin Shambhala Meditation Center
Protector Principle
with Billy Boyar & Lynette Melnar
November 7th—November 14th
Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level 3: Warrior in the World (online)
December 5th—December 6th
Dallas Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Training Level 4: Awakened Heart (online)
with Shastri Deborah Bright & Ben Pressman
January 9th—January 10th (2021)
