Programs
“The discovery of magic can happen only when we transcend our embarrassment about being alive, when we have the bravery to proclaim the goodness and dignity of human life, without either hesitation or arrogance. Then magic can descend onto our existence.”
—Chögyam Trungpa, Founder of the Shambhala Tradition
All Programs & Events
Thursday Night Open Class
January 18th—May 9th
March 21st: Roland Cohen - Traveling the Path of Awakenment Continue »
Young Meditators: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
February 21st—August 21st
An ongoing gathering. Join for any session!
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. Continue »
Nalandabodhi Program: Songs of Realization
March 10th—April 14th
This winter and spring our friends at Nalandabodhi Colorado are offering fabulous opportunities to experience the joy of singing songs of realization. These songs were transmitted to us mainly by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso. Continue »
Equinox: First Shot and Lhasang
March 19th
Spring! To mark the equinox, a small group will gather to witness Alex Halpern offer a Kyudo "first shot" and we will also offer a lhasang. Continue »
Spring Werma Feast (Potluck)
March 23rd
All practitioners of the Werma Sadhana are invited to a potluck feast gathering to celebrate the Spring Equinox. Please bring a dish to share. You are invited to make a Spring-themed offering. (Restricted to those with this practice transmission.) Continue »
Full Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
March 24th
This practice written by Chogyam Trungpa invokes the blessings of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism to help us dispel obstacles in our practice, life, and world. Open to all! Continue »
Dharma Sagara (Parinirvana Day)
April 4th
This April 4th marks the 37th anniversary of the parinirvana of the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Continue »
Parinirvana Day: Sadhana of Mahamudra Feast
April 4th
This April 4th marks the 37th anniversary of the parinirvana of the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Continue »
Mindful Cinema (1st Fridays) April - CRAZY WISDOM - The Life and Times of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
April 5th
Join April 4th for CRAZY WISDOM - The Life and Times of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Continue »
Learn to Meditate April 6th
with Marybeth Keigher
April 6th
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 »
Boulder Arts Week Shambhala Center Arts Panel Event
April 6th
Boulder Arts Week Shambhala Center Arts Panel Event.
What's Meditation Got to Do With It? A panel conversation with Boulder artists about contemporary art and ancient wisdom. Continue »
New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
April 7th
This practice written by Chogyam Trungpa invokes the blessings of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism to help us dispel obstacles in our practice, life, and world. Open to all! Continue »
Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend One
April 13th—April 14th
All are welcome to join!
The weekend trainings are designed as continuing education for already authorized Meditation Instructors, as well as meditation practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »
Sacred Path VI & VII: Outrageous & Inscrutable (Hybrid)
April 19th—April 21st
No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to benefit others on a larger scale. Continue »
Full Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
April 23rd
This practice written by Chogyam Trungpa invokes the blessings of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism to help us dispel obstacles in our practice, life, and world. Open to all! Continue »
Shambhala Training III: Warrior in the World (In Person)
April 26th—April 28th - Date postponed or cancelled
A new training weekend will be added to the calendar by March 17th.
In Shambhala Training III, we work in a deliberate way, making an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated in our meditation practice into all aspects of daily life. Continue »
Yeshe Tsogyal: Illuminating the Path of Awakening
with Holly Gayley
April 27th—April 28th
Yeshe Tsogyal’s legacy looms large in Tibetan Buddhism. Her life story has inspired generations of people practicing under challenging circumstances. Through practice, talks and dialogues, we will explore what we can learn from Yeshe Tsogal's life. Continue »
Yeshe Tsogyal Sadhana Practice (for those authorized)
with Holly Gayley
April 27th—April 28th
One session on Saturday 4/27 and one on Sunday 4/28. Sunday includes the feast practice
Join one or both. Continue »
Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Two
May 4th—May 5th
All are welcome to join!
The weekend trainings are designed as continuing education for already authorized Meditation Instructors, as well as meditation practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »
New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
May 7th
This practice written by Chogyam Trungpa invokes the blessings of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism to help us dispel obstacles in our practice, life, and world. Open to all! Continue »
Tana Dungsey Rinpoche: The Role Deities Play in Life and Death
May 17th—May 19th
In-Person & Zoom
We are pleased that the Tana Yelpa Foundation is returning with Tana Dungsey Rinpoche to share timely teachings on the role of deities in life as well as in death. Continue »
Full Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
May 23rd
This practice written by Chogyam Trungpa invokes the blessings of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism to help us dispel obstacles in our practice, life, and world. Open to all! Continue »
Shambhala Training I: The Art of Being Human (In-Person)
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 »
New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
June 5th
This practice written by Chogyam Trungpa invokes the blessings of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism to help us dispel obstacles in our practice, life, and world. Open to all! Continue »
Sacred Path: Golden Key (Hybrid)
June 7th—June 9th
Please join us for this special offering culminating the Sacred Path. Continue »
Shambhala Training IV: Awakened Heart (Hybrid)
with Margot Iseman
June 14th—June 16th
As we trust further in basic goodness and dare to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world as it is. In this way we can extend ourselves to others fully with kindness. Continue »
Shambhala Training II: Birth of the Warrior (In-person)
June 28th—June 30th
The sacred warrior conquers the world not through violence and aggression but through gentleness, courage, and self-knowledge. This program builds on the teachings and practice from Shambhala Training I: The Art of Being Human. Continue »
Shambhala Training V: Open Sky (Hybrid)
September 6th—September 8th
In Shambhala Training V, our awareness continues to expand. This is likened to the open clear sky of mind, a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. Continue »