A nyinthün is a full-day or half-day retreat where we can take the time to be with ourselves and extend our meditation practice. Nyinthun offers time to more fully immerse ourselves in the practice of mindfulness and to do so in a shared atmosphere of sup Continue »
Each month, a local psychologist helps us explore these intersections, bringing their deep understanding of people within the frame work of Buddhism. Continue »
Seven session course through Shambhala Online features teaching videos of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Through the revenue sharing plan, BSMC receives half of your registration fee. Continue »
We are now offering a regular lovingkindness, or Metta practice on the first Sunday of the month. Lovingkindness is a contemplative practice that opens our hearts and nurtures our capacity for compassion. Continue »
Join more than twenty individuals who began their Buddhist path as students of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, or within the Vajradhatu / Shambhala community, and who have continued walking the path of dharma in an extraordinary variety of ways. Continue »
When we shed our tension and come upright, we are more connected to ourselves and attentive to what’s around us. In this way we can venture into the world with a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and awake – come what may. And we feel better! Continue »
Continuing education designed to help meditators who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »
Continuing Shambhala Training in a weekly format. Continue »
"Sadness and joy put together are the fundamental notion of basic goodness." ~ Chogyam Trungpa. Discover your natural wakefulness as we experience the richness of both our sadness and our joy in the space of meditation. Open to all. Continue »
What makes someone a Buddhist? Is Buddhism a religion, or something else? What are the basic teachings and principles of Buddhism? If you've wondered about these or similar questions, please join us for this accessible, interactive introduction. Continue »
Time is short and getting shorter. You’ve tried meditation—you may even be a committed practitioner. But what does it take to actually realize the wisdom of all you have studied and practiced, to cut through complacency and live a truly meaningful life. Continue »
In this introductory class you will receive the technique, guidance, and experience necessary to start a mindfulness-awareness or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice. Continue »
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
This third weekend training is for authorized Meditation Instructors and those who are being mentored into the role. Continue »
Continuing education designed to help meditators who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »
Continuing Shambhala Training in a weekly format. Continue »