Welcome to the Baltimore Shambhala Center
The Baltimore Shambhala Meditation Center is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center offers daily public meditation, a curriculum of Shambhala Buddhist teachings, as well as training in contemplative arts. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help Baltimoreans of all traditions discover their inherent clarity, gentleness and humor.
Upcoming Programs
Shambhala Training Weekend I: Feel Human Again
with Dr. Shante Smalls
January 18th—January 20th - Date postponed or cancelled
This weekend has been cancelled due to the illness of Shanté Smalls, the program's teacher. We hope to reschedule it in the near future. Continue »
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
with Paul Benson & Edward Hargadon
January 30th—February 27th
Learning to work with our anxiety, we are not blocked by fear. Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings of mind and the nature of reality, we learn to see clearly. We dare to face life and death as they are. Continue »
Baltimore Shambhala Women's Group
February 2nd
All women are welcome to join the Baltimore Shambhala Women's Group for our monthly gathering! Light breakfast & socializing starts at 9am; participant-led program is 10-11:30 am. Continue »
Family Day and Bodhi School
February 3rd
Our theme for 2018-2019 is "Kindness, Community, and the Wisdom of the Elements."
Join us for FAMILY DAY AND BODHI SCHOOL each month for children from Age 2 years to High School, "Parenting as a Path" discussion group, and potluck lunch. Continue »
