Important Schedule Change: No Thursday evening Open Houses for 2025
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 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 before your visit.
Special Members and Friends Event, January 12th, 1 pm: Going Forward Together – A Community Open Forum. Members and friends are encouraged to join this forum to listen to each other, co-create, and co-envision our community and offerings (online access will also be available). A morning meditation and group lunch will be offered before the community forum (pending interest – please register for this portion).
Winter program highlights:
The Noble Eightfold Path and the Five Precepts: Exploring the Buddha’s Teachings on Leading a Wholesome and Full Life, Saturdays January 11th, 18th & 25th – An in-person, facilitated learning journey with Shambhala Online Teachers Rhea Colmer and Jarin Rice. Additional practice and discussion will take place before and after these online teachings.
Shambhala Training Level I – The Art of Being Human, with John McQuade – Friday evening and Saturday, January 17th & 18th. Level one is a pre-requisite for Level II, offered in Spring 2025 with Donald Eckler. NOTE: This Level I may be postponed due to low enrollment – if you are considering attending, please register now.
The Path of Individual Liberation: Meditation as Taught by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche – 5 weekly classes with Donald Eckler – January 22nd to February 19th. (In-person & Online)
January Nyinthun & Maitri Bhavana (prayer requests are now being accepted for this meditation on loving-kindness/tonglen for those suffering from illness and horrific world events): January 19th (In-person). Join us for a full or half-day of practice. Please email [email protected] if you are available to help support this day (training provided).
The Heart of Buddhist Practice – Foundations of Buddhism – a monthly exploration of the foundational practices of Refuge Practice and the Four Reminders with Jil Amadio and Victoria Hagens, students of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche – January 26th (In-person)
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
Shambhala Online: Making Friends with Death and Dying: Monthly Support Group
October 7th—February 3rd
The Noble Eightfold Path and the Five Precepts: Exploring the Buddha’s Teachings on Leading a Wholesome and Full Life (In person and Online)
January 11th—January 25th
Going Forward Together (In-Person and Online)
January 12th
Shambhala Training Level One, The Art of Being Human (In-Person)
with John McQuade
January 17th—January 18th
