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. Our programs, groups, and community gatherings offer a way to train in spiritual warriorship, and study and practice these teachings from the Shambhala tradition in everyday life.

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.

Check out our new fall programming:

Vinyasa Yoga with Shalini, Practice Fridays with jessica, Calligraphy with Donald, and Understanding the Vajrayana – Online with Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown.

For more programs, check out our Ongoing Offerings and Programs Page.

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

Absolute Photo Eye: Found Modern Art Exploration (online)

October 5th—November 30th - Date postponed or cancelled

Join experienced dharma arts teacher John McQuade in this Zoom photography course, which aims to produce beautiful abstract images. The course includes an in-person visit to the Ontario Art Gallery to view the “Moments of Modernism” exhibit. Continue »

Shambhala Online: Making Friends with Death and Dying: Monthly Support Group

October 7th—February 3rd (2025)

Please join us on the first Monday of every month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. online. During these support group sessions, there will be a short opening talk, a 15-minute meditation practice session (no previous mediation experience is necessary), and an o Continue »

Shambhala Sunday Gathering—Entering the Vajra World: The Three-Yana Retreat

October 20th

In the Summer of 2025, there will be a Three Yanas Retreat for prepared students wishing to enter the Vajrayana path of practice as presented by Trungpa Rinpoche. If you are interested in attending the Three Yanas Retreat, looking to deepen or begin your Continue »

Shambhala Training Level One: The Art of Being Human (in person)

with John McQuade

October 26th—October 27th

Shambhala Training teaches simple and profound techniques of mindfulness-awareness meditation that can benefit everyone. The Art of Being Human is the first course in a series of five. It focuses on developing gentleness and strength through meditation as Continue »

Shambhala Online Live - Sacred Path: Windhorse

October 26th—October 27th

Deepen your meditation practice, and continue along the path of the Shambhala teachings on warriorship, in this weekend retreat. Prerequisite Sacred Path: Great Eastern Sun Continue »