Welcome to Shambhala!
Shambhala Vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness. This nature can be developed in daily life so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society. The Bellingham Shambala Meditation Center is a part of Shambhala International, a worldwide community of urban and rural meditation practice and retreat centers founded by the Tibetan buddhist meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s son. Learn about our vision, lineage & community.
Featured Programs
Ikebana, the Path of Flowers
with Charles Coghlan
April 21st—June 23rd
Ikebana is a truly delightful journey. You are invited to join us for one or all of these monthly classes. Continue »
~ Monday Night Open House Talk ~ Creating Enlightened Bellingham ~ The Out/In Strategy
with Craig Smith
April 23rd
Craig will share a model of magnetizing Bellinghamsters to the Shambhala Community. Come join the discussion! Continue »
~ Monday Night Open House Talk ~ RELATIONAL MEDITATION: How Meeting Our Own Mind Allows Us to Meet Others
with Greg Heffron
May 7th
How can sitting on the cushion help us to become more aware of and sensitive to our interconnectedness with others? Continue »
THE POWER OF PEACEMAKING: Cutting Aggression in a Challenging World
with Greg Heffron
May 12th—May 13th
"The Power of Peacemaking” weekend will explore the four ways that aggressive
speech escalates into conflict, and how to bring greater openness and gentleness to our relationships and communities. Continue »
~ Monday Night Open House Talk ~ RADICALLY PRESENT: the Abrupt Method of Mudra Space Awareness
with Greg Heffron
May 14th
Come and hear about the pith teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche known as Mudra Space Awareness. Continue »
