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 »