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. 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
Social Meditation (In Person)
October 17th
The practice of Social Meditation creates an environment where people can feel safe and supported while they explore being their full, authentic selves with other people. Open to all! Please join us this week for in-person practice at Cedarcroft Center. Continue »
Monday Open House (In Person & Online)
with Paul Benson
October 18th
This week, Paul Benson will offer a talk entitled "Powerlessness and Surrender – the Keys to Radical Acceptance (and Happiness)." Please join us either in person at Cedarcroft Center or on Zoom. Continue »
Lojong Study Group (In Person & Online)
October 21st
Please join our participant-led study group focused on Lojong, the ancient Tibetan guide for developing compassion and relieving the sufferings of ego. This week, we'll be meeting both in person at Cedarcroft Center at 6112 York Road and on Zoom. Continue »
Monday Open House (Online)
with Edward Hargadon
October 25th
Please join us for Open House, a time and space to come together as a community and share each other's wisdom and companionship. Our speaker this week: Ed Hargadon Continue »
First Monday Open House (Online)
November 1st
Meditators of all levels, come share your experience of practice! We’ll use Zoom breakout rooms for small group discussion and senior meditation teachers will be available to answer questions. Continue »
