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Welcome The Durham Shambhala Center is part of Shambhala International, a worldwide network of meditation and practice centers whose chief aspiration is to create enlightened society. We offer weekly sitting meditation at our Thursday Open House from 7-9pm, and Sunday meditation from 9am - noon every Sunday. All regular sessions are free and open to the public. Free meditation instruction is also provided during Thursday and Sunday sitting.
Communinity or "sangha" is a strong aspect of the Shambhala tradition. Please check our Community page to learn more about ongoing and special events in our sangha.
Additionally, we offer classes and programs on Buddhism as well as secular classes--Shambhala Training--that show us how to bring meditative awareness into our daily lives. We aspire to make all of our programs available to all who wish to participate. To that end, we abide by a generosity policy.
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Midsummer Day Celebration
Saturday, 6/22/13, 4-7pm
Drala Farm, Hurdle Mills, NC
 Midsummer Day is one of the 4 major nyida (celebration) days in Shambhala. Celebrated on the summer equinox, it is a day for light-hearted fellowship with friends and family. Join us for the fun! Open to all. Click below for details and directions. More... |
Yoga for Meditators
Tuesdays, 6-7pm
May 21st - June 25th
 Joy Mickle-Walker, an experienced yoga instructor and meditator, teaches this class on yoga for meditators. Open to all. More... |
Golden Key
with Shastri Gayle Van Gils
Thursday, June 13, 7-9pm
June 14, 15 & 16, 8:30am - 5:30pm
 Golden Key is the final weekend training program of the Sacred Path, which cultivates the warrior's dignity and natural gifts to be of benefit to the world. Open to those who have completed Outrageous and Inscrutable. More... |
Weekthun
with Shastri Chuck Whetsell
Week-long meditation retreat
July 15-21, 8:30am - 5:00pm
 A weekthun is a weeklong meditation retreat that includes sitting, walking, talks and discussions. It is a great way to deepen your practice and meet requirements for other programs. Open to all.
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Shambhala Training Level I
Saturday & Sunday
8/31/13 & 9/1/13, 8:30am - 5:30pm
 Level I, aka the Art of Being Human, introduces us to basic goodness, the heart of the Shambhala Teachings. Throug meditation, talks, and group discussions, participants arrive at a new understanding of what it means to be human. Taught by Catherine Neill. Open to all.
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Shambhala Training Level IV
Friday, 9/27/13, 7-9pm
Sat & Sun, 9/28 & 9/29, 8:30-5:30pm
 Level IV, aka "Awakened Heart," trains the warrior in open-hearted awareness, genuineness and curiousity about the world in order to help. Taught by Renee Cowan. Open to those who have completed Level III.
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