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
Basic Goodness 2: The Basic Goodness of Society
with Yeshe Clarke
October 9th—November 13th
Open to all. An exploration of how our meditation practice and view of basic goodness can support societal transformation Continue »
Contentment in Everyday Life
with Jennifer Yarbro & Chris Kreeger
October 17th—November 14th
Open to all. The heart of meditation practice is learning to rest in the present moment and find contentment with what is going on around us. Continue »
Establishing a Meditation Practice
with Jessica Locke
October 20th
In this 3-hour workshop, you will receive the technique, guidance and experience necessary to start a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice. Continue »
Baltimore Shambhala Women's Group
November 3rd
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
November 4th
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 »
