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

Shambhala Toronto Community Meeting - Online Only

January 14th—December 8th

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 »

Qigong Levels 1 and 2

with Donna MacKenzie

April 20th—April 21st

When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind. Continue »

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa (documentary film) - This event is In-Person attendance at the Shambhala Centre

April 26th

The film “Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa” explores the life and teachings of Chögyam Trungpa . Chögyam Trungpa was a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master and holder of both the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. Continue »

Monthly Refuge Practice (In Person)

with Victoria Hagens & Jil Amadio

April 28th—June 23rd

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

Recent News – Our Blog

  • Meet Charlotte – One of Our New Practice Instructors!

    June 27, 2023 by Allison_Armstrong

    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

    May 16, 2023 by Allison_Armstrong

    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 →