“Meditation practice begins by sitting down and assuming your seat cross-legged on the ground. You begin to feel that by simply being on the spot, your life can become workable and even wonderful.”
– Chögyam Trungpa, Founder of the Shambhala Tradition
Welcome to the New York City Shambhala Center
Shambhala Meditation Center of NY offers programs and community events both online and in-person. Please check our calendar or listings for upcoming program information, and subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates on upcoming programs.
The location for in-person programs is provided on each event page. See our Contact Us page for more information about locations and contact information.
Featured Programs
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky (Online)
with Janet Solyntjes
June 8th—June 9th
Open Sky: Shambhala Training Level V builds on the presentation of basic goodness in Shambhala Level I, the teachings on “cocoon” in Shambhala Level II, the exploration of fearlessness in Level III, and our deeper connection to inquisitiveness and openne Continue »
Community Meditation (In-Person)
June 9th
Open to meditators of all experience levels, community meditations offer us a chance to practice and study together, meet and connect with other members of our community and refresh our sense of well-being, goodness, and sanity. Continue »
Buddhist Psychology and the Path to Sanity (Online)
with Natalie Baker
June 13th—July 11th
What would it look like if the Buddha were born in today's New York City? How would he present the dharma? Continue »
Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Three (Online)
with Janet Solyntjes & Elaine Yuen
June 22nd—June 23rd
This is part of a series of three weekend trainings on giving meditation instruction. You do not need to attend all three weekends.
Prerequisites: Weekend Three is for authorized Meditation Instructors and those being mentored into the role only. Continue »
Understanding Vajrayana: An Exploration of the Vajrayana Path and Culture (Online)
with Judith Simmer-Brown
September 7th—October 26th
Join an exploration of the profound path of Vajrayana that is open to all! This course is ideal for those who are longing to learn more about, inquire into, or refresh their connection to, the Vajrayana path. Continue »
