Welcome

Established in 1971, the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and further developed by his son and lineage holder Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea district, offers daily public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help New Yorkers of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.

GETTING STARTED Learn to Meditate Wednesdays at 6 pm and Sundays at noon By Donation Weekly Dharma Gathering Tuesdays at 7 pm $5 suggested donation Begins September 9th!

For general inquires email: info@shambhalanyc.org

Program Highlights:

Yoga of Shambhala With Dana Strong September 8 - December 15, 2008 Explore the essential connection between mind and body through the practice of yoga asana. With attention to precise alignment, breath awareness and relaxation, this weekly class will build the strength and confidence necessary for enlightened embodiment. More info

Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies (SSBS) Open House September 10, 2008 This open house event will offer an overview of the Shambhala School of Buddhist studies. The Shambhala Buddhist path is a balance of practice and study. The teachings that we emphasize come from three streams: the ancient Tibetan Buddhist schools of More info

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