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
Young Meditators
March 13th—December 25th
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
May 2nd—December 26th
November 21st - Jim Yensan: Change your attitude and relax as it is Continue »
Foundational Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths (in-person)
with Lynele Jones & Reed Bye
November 19th—December 17th
The Four Noble Truths are the foundational teaching in Buddhism. They provide a framework for understanding the true nature of suffering and the path to liberation from suffering. Continue »
Maitri Bhavana 10:30am - 11am
December 8th
Maitri Bhavana involves a brief introduction and Maitri Bhavana practice. Maitri Bhavana is a regularly scheduled mahayana practice for the seriously ill, or for major global turmoil and disasters. It contains tonglen practice and may be done by anyone. Continue »
A Tree with My Name on It: Book Reading with Victress Hitchcock
December 8th
Come to a book reading and conversation with writer and filmmaker, Victress Hitchcock to celebrate the release of her memoir – A Tree With My Name On It: Finding a Way Home. Continue »
Sacred Path II: Windhorse (in person & online)
with Daniel Naistadt
December 13th—December 15th
This program, the second in the Sacred Path series, teaches a practice to bring about skillful and heartfelt social engagement, enabling the warrior to go forward in the midst of whatever challenges occur. Continue »
Boundless Compassion, Healthy Boundaries (in-person)
with Hannah Kinderlehrer & Holly Gayley
December 14th
This is a workshop to empower us to unfetter our hearts and activate our gifts for the benefit of self and others. Come play, dance, engage in dialogue, and bask in a day of self-care and capacity building. No experience necessary. All abilities, ages, an Continue »
Open House
December 15th
A friendly introduction to meditation, Shambhala teachings, Buddhism, and the community. This program is open to all. Continue »
Full Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 16th
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 »
Children's Day - Winter Solstice
December 21st
Let's gather together on the darkest night of the year to celebrate kindness, bravery, and family with entertainment and performances centered around Shambhala themes. More information on the way! Continue »
BSC Holiday Buddhist Weekthun 7-Day Meditation Retreat (in-person only)
with Roland Cohen
December 27th—January 2nd (2025)
Beginning, intermediate and advanced practitioners are all welcome to attend. The main practice will be Shamatha/Vipashyana (mindfulness/awareness) sitting meditation practice as taught in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. Walking meditation and l Continue »
New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 30th
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 »
Qigong 3 - The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and Qigong (in-person)
with Mark Kelleher
January 4th—January 5th (2025)
Chinese Medicine and Qigong enjoy a long history of relationship, mutually influencing each other in their approach to health and longevity. The Gourd is the symbol of Chinese medicine, and the cauldron is the symbol of the Taoist arts of health and longe Continue »
Shambhala Training I: The Art of Being Human (in person & online)
with Jennifer Woodhull
January 10th—January 12th (2025)
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 »
Full Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
January 13th (2025)
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 »
Mindfulness and Embodiment at the Boulder Shambhala Center (in-person)
with Janet Solyntjes & Erika Berland & Margot Iseman
January 15th—February 19th (2025)
A series of live sessions joining somatic practices of embodiment with the view and practice of meditation to support meditation practitioners of all levels of experience. Continue »
Shambhala Training IV: Awakened Heart (In-Person & Zoom)
January 17th—January 19th (2025)
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 »
Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness- The Lojong Teachings (In-person & Zoom)
with Erika Berland & H. Eirikur Baldursson
January 21st—February 25th (2025)
Lojong, literally translated as “mind training", cultivates understanding of emptiness and brings out our compassion, the essential qualities of the bodhisattva warrior. Based on the seven points of training of the 10th century Indian teacher, Atisha Dipa Continue »
Sacred Path III: Drala (In-person & online)
with Agness Au
January 24th—January 26th (2025)
Drala is the third program in the Sacred Path series and introduces further warriorship practices. These practices are based on a societal vision and aspiration to help the world. Continue »
New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
January 28th (2025)
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 »
Four Foundations of Mindfulness: An Embodied Approach (in person & online)
with Reed Bye
January 31st—February 2nd (2025)
This Event Is Being Rescheduled
This participatory and interactive weekend retreat will explore the unique teachings of Chögyam Trungpa on The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Body, Livelihood, Effort, Mind. With discussions, sitting meditation, and embo Continue »
Shambhala Training II: Birth of the Warrior (in person and online)
with Margot Iseman
February 7th—February 9th (2025)
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 »
Full Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
February 12th (2025)
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 »
New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra
February 26th (2025)
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 »
Anam Thubten: A Weekend with Retreat Extension
March 1st—March 6th (2025)
Join Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten for a two day retreat on the practice of chod, followed by an extension of three-and-a-half days for those who commit to the full retreat. An excellent opportunity to practice deeply with Anam Thubten. Continue »
Shambhala Training V: Open Sky (In-person & Zoom)
March 7th—March 9th (2025)
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 »
Sacred Path IV & V: Meek & Perky (In-person & Online)
March 14th—March 16th (2025)
At this point in the Sacred Path, The Four Dignities (Meek, Perky, Outrageous, Inscrutable) engage a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. Continue »
Shambhala Training III: Warrior in the World (in person and online)
March 21st—March 23rd (2025)
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 »
Learn to Meditate
June 8th (2025)
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 »
