Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation.

The Shambhala Meditation Centre of Toronto is part of Shambhala, an international community dedicated to recognizing the innate goodness of all and manifesting that goodness in society. People of all traditions come to explore our diverse programs which are designed to help us discover our inherent sanity, gentleness, and humour.

We aspire to create a welcoming, supportive, transparent and inclusive environment for everyone who comes through our doors. We invite all participants to read our Care and Conduct Statement prior to your visit.

 

What is Shambhala?

“Shambhala” is the name of a mythical kingdom in Central Asia where the people enjoyed harmony, good health, and well-being.  The basis for such an enlightened society is the people’s confidence and respect for inherent goodness, wisdom, and dignity–in themselves, in each other, and in society. More →

Learn to Meditate

Our centre offers a rich array of ongoing offerings free to the public including weekly public sitting meditation hours and dharma talks. No prior meditation experience required to attend.  All are welcome. More →

Featured Programs

Monthly Refuge Practice (In Person)

with Jil Amadio

January 7th—June 23rd

Join Jil Amadio and Victoria Hagans, students of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, for monthly group Refuge practice and discussion. Continue »

Absolute Eye Contemplative Photography: From Orderly Chaos to Found Modern Art (Online)

with John McQuade

March 23rd—April 20th

This online exploration engages direct perception without reference points. It is a free flowing perception orderly chaos. Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

April 6th

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »

2024 Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend One (In-Person)

with Dale Asrael & Gaylon Ferguson

April 13th—April 14th

Open to anyone interested in learning to be a meditation instructor, as well as currently authorized meditation instructors. Continue »

Recent News – Our Blog

  • Meet Charlotte – One of Our New Practice Instructors!

    Like many of us, Charlotte first discovered Shambhala after being handed a Pema Chodron text. She then received her original instruction and classwork at centres in her home state of Wisconsin, where she taught cooking and gardening to kids and worked for better food in schools and hospitals. She joined the Toronto Shambhala sangha when … Continue 

  • Say Hello to Our New Practice Instructors

    To meet our need for more educators at the Centre, we’ve held a program to train Practice Instructors that are able to show newcomers how to do Shamatha – also known as mindfulness – meditation. We’re please to announce that, as a result of this program, we have three new Practice Instructors at the Centre! … Continue