Getting Started

Welcome to the Boulder Shambhala Center!

We look forward to getting to know you! Please feel welcome to stop by the center for a visit. The Boulder Shambhala Center is part of Shambhala, an international community of meditation centers and groups. We offer extensive training in meditation through introductory classes, curriculum-based programs and individual meditation instruction.

Meditation helps us synchronize body and mind in order to be present, awake, and complete. We can then apply the sanity, clarity, and presence developed in meditation to our everyday lives. Relating to life in this way creates dignified human culture, including kindness, love, and compassion. We welcome all people interested in the practice of meditation and anyone who aspires to expand the experience of gentleness and nonaggression into all areas of life.

Introductory Programs

Weekly introductory offerings including group meditation are: Thursday Night Open Class, the Young Meditators gathering, and the Heart of Recovery gathering for those in recovery. These gatherings are also structured to support people with an ongoing practice.
Interested in the Way of Shambhala Path? Learn more here.

Or check out all of our programs and see what appeals.

In-Person Meditation

Weekday Morning Meditation
Monday-Friday, 7:30-8:30AM

Weekday Evening Meditation
Monday-Friday, 5:30-6:30PM

Sunday Morning Meditation
9AM-Noon

Join in at these events:

Introductory

Young Meditators

March 13th—July 31st

The Young Meditators group exists to foster a community of young adults who meditate, practice mindfulness, and learn to engage with the challenges of life in skillful ways. No meditation experience is necessary. Continue »

Thursday Night Open Class

March 21st—August 1st

May 2nd: Lynele Jones - What Is All of This Talk About Emptiness? Continue »

Learn to Meditate May 11th

with David Sanford

May 11th

This morning workshop includes an introductory talk by a senior teacher as well as meditation instruction and practice. Open to all, the basic practice of meditation can become a part of any spiritual path. All are welcome. Continue »

Open House

May 21st

A friendly introduction to meditation, Shambhala teachings, Buddhism, and the community. This program is open to all. Continue »

Shambhala Training I: The Art of Being Human (In-Person)

with Angelika Behrooz

May 31st—June 2nd

Open to the art of being human through the practice of meditation! Glimpse your unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Open to your to this original nature with gentleness and appreciation. See your potential as a genuine, dignified, carin Continue »