Spark your heart and mind
through the practice of meditation
Shambhala is based on trust in human dignity. We offer a path of meditation practice and contemplative arts oriented towards modern life. Our communities around the world cultivate kindness, bravery, and genuine dialogue. Our vision is to inspire compassionate, sustainable, and just human societies.
Please enjoy this Video introduction to Shambhala Gainesville.
Here’s more information about the global community.
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COMMUNITY PRACTICES
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OPEN SITTING
HEART OF RECOVERY (online) New Time! Every Monday 6:30 – 7:30 pm
QUEER & TRANS DHARMA 1st (online) and 3rd Wednesdays (hybrid) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Meditation, followed by book study/discussion. Newcomers, please plan to arrive at 6:45 pm.
DEATH & DYING FORUM (online) 4th Wednesdays 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Explore your concerns, beliefs and experiences; dharma study.
COMPASSION PRACTICE (online) Daily Compassion Practice for Ukraine at 11:00 am Eastern offered by Shambhala Online. Join here.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOONS IN MAY
Laura and Steve Simmons invite you to watch the Sons & Daughters of Noble Family ZOOM talks listed below at our center from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Information and dates of other talks are listed here.
- May 12 – Join Andy Karr and Joanne Burgess in a discussion on Khenpo Tsultrim Gyatso Rinpoche, The Profound Treasury Retreats and other projects
- May 19 – Join Lynn Friedman in a discussion on The Profound Treasury Retreats, Three Yana Retreat, and the Chögyam Trungpa Digital Library, and other projects
- May 26 – Join Tim Olmsted in a discussion on Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Pema Chödrön and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.
SACRED PATH SERIES BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER
The Sacred Path series offered by Shambhala Online begins September 21-22 with Great Eastern Sun. We have partnered with SO for revenue sharing , so please use Code 2024GES50 to register and include the name of our center (Gainesville) when asked. Local participants are invited to gather in person at our center.
Codes for additional revenue sharing Shambhala Online classes are found here.
SHAMBHALA CULTURE & TEACHINGS
Following four years of difficult talks, in December, 2021, a mediation agreement was reached between the Shambhala Board and the Shambhala Lineage Board. More information about the separation between the Shambhala Organization and the Sakyong Lineage may be found here.
Shambhala Gainesville is a member of Shambhala Global and continues to offer the Shambhala teachings of its founder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Here is a link to a Q&A that addresses the questions that concern many visitors to this page.
Upcoming programs at Shambhala Gainesville are featured in the column at the right. To see a full list of all our scheduled classes and retreats, please click on the Ongoing Offerings and the Classes and Retreats tabs at the top of this page.
Shambhala Online offers classes for all levels of practitioners and offers access to a large library of classes you may pursue on your own. Find out more here.
Separately, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is offering Shambhala Buddhist teachings online for all levels of practitioners. If you are interested in studying with the Sakyong please write to [email protected] for more information.
Member updates requested
If you are moving out of the area and transferring you membership to another sangha, or if you are adjusting your monthly dues payment, please let our treasurer know: email: [email protected]
Ongoing Offerings
Our centre offers a rich array of ongoing offerings free to the public including weekly public sitting meditation hours and dharma talks. No prior meditation experience required to attend. All are welcome. More →