Thursday Night Meditation and Reading Circle (In Person and Online)Thursday 12 September 2024 at 18:30 (Toronto)
Programs for Canada: Québec and Ontario Region
Toronto Shambhala Center
*** Heruka Day
July 16th—February 7th (2025)
Liturgical day - if you are authorized and interested in hosting a Rain of Blessings or Chakrasamvara Feast on this day, please get in touch with us at [email protected] Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
*** Sadhana of Mahamudra
August 4th—January 29th (2025)
Liturgical day - if you are authorized and interested in hosting this practice, please get in touch with us at [email protected] Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Contentment in Everyday Life (In-Person)
with David Fowler
September 10th—October 8th
By letting go of the struggle to be something "better," we can make space for our inherently intelligent, compassionate, and resilient nature to flourish. Continue »
Centre de méditation Shambhala de Montréal
Color Plus Plus
with John McQuade
September 11th—October 16th
Found Modern Art Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Training: Birth of the Warrior (In person & online)
with Mark Frutkin
September 13th—September 27th
The Birth of the Warrior introduces a precise meditation technique of shamatha or “calm abiding meditation”, which helps us to see the cocoon of habitual patterns that we have created over time. Continue »
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Being present with death and dying, and with what follows.
with Gisèle Laberge
September 16th—September 30th
These three exposés, based on Tibetan Buddhist teachings on how to accompany those approaching death and beyond, will be presented in an accessible and deeply human way. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
The Nine-Point Meditation on Death (in-person and online)
with Donald Eckler
September 18th—October 2nd
The Tibetan Buddhist tradition contains an extremely effective meditation on death called the Nine-Point Meditation on Death. It will be presented over three consecutive Wednesday nights in September and October of 2024. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Shambhala Online Live - Sacred Path: Great Eastern Sun
September 21st—September 22nd
Great Eastern Sun builds on the teachings of basic goodness, “cocoon”, fearlessness, inquisitiveness, and openness in the Heart of Warriorship series (Shambhala Training Levels I-V) and introduces how to see the primordial energy and brilliance Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Online - Great Eastern Sun (Sacred Path)
with Alexander DeVaron
September 21st—September 22nd
Great Eastern Sun builds on the teachings of basic goodness, “cocoon”, fearlessness, inquisitiveness, and openness in the Heart of Warriorship series and introduces how to see the primordial energy and brilliance that is always radiating and available to Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Absolute Photo Eye: Found Modern Art Exploration (online)
September 21st—November 16th
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 »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Shambhala Online Live - Opening Our Heart to Mahamudra
September 22nd—November 10th
Join this exploration of Mahamudra taught by John Rockwell. Mahamudra, the great vision, is the direct experience of the true nature of our mind and all experience. Mahamudra is a journey of glimpses. Meditation practice is the first step Continue »
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Level l: The Art of Being Human
with John McQuade
September 28th—September 29th
Discovering Ordinary Magic Continue »
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Miksang: Contemplative Photography and the Path of Perception
with John McQuade
September 30th
Introduction to Contemplative Photography Continue »
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Emptiness, space and energy
with Massimo Guerrera
October 2nd—December 18th
Manifestations and environments of the four Dignities of Shambhala. Continue »
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White Tara, a Powerful Practice of Compassion
with Judith Simmer-Brown
October 11th
The White Tara sadhana is one of the most powerful compassion practices in Tibetan Buddhism.
Continue »
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Public Talk: Soothing the World in Difficult Times: The Feminine Principle.
with Judith Simmer-Brown
October 11th
In times like these filled with anxiety, estrangement, and conflict, teachings related with the Tibetan “feminine principle” have much to offer! Continue »
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The Sacred Path The Golden Key
with Judith Simmer-Brown
October 12th—October 14th
By exploring the depths of perception, one can engage the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world all around us, of which we are part. Continue »
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Shambhala Culture and Decorum
with Denis Quevillon & Susan Almgren
October 17th—November 14th
The intention behind decorum is to connect with our own and others basic goodness. Continue »
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Contentment in Everyday Life
with Laurence Corman & Céline Edelmann
October 21st—November 25th
How to meet our life in the present moment with gentleness, friendship, curiosity.
Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Foundations of Buddhism: Karma, Mindfulness, and the Wheel of Life
with Colin Cordner
October 25th—November 29th
This six-week course offers an exploration of the Buddhist teachings on life, karma, and the dependent causes of dissatisfaction and suffering. It also offers an exploration of the meditation practice known as Mindfulness of Life as a way to work with the Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
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 »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Online - Windhorse (Sacred Path) Online Weekend Retreat
October 26th—October 27th
Deepen your meditation practice, and continue along the path of the Shambhala teachings on warriorship, in this weekend retreat. Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Joy in Everyday Life (In-Person and Online)
with Don Adams
October 29th—November 26th
Joy is clearly based on contentment and appreciation of life, as well as compassion for self and others. Why not join us to explore these and possibly rediscover how to celebrate your life with joy? Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Online - Being a Bodhisattva: Exploring the Bodhisattva Vow
with Judith Simmer-Brown
November 2nd—November 16th
This three-session course explores the moment in a person’s life when they decide to go one step further than “being Buddhist”—and make a profound commitment to put all others before themselves. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Silent Letters: Meditation & Western Calligraphy - Level 1, 2 and 3 (in person)
with Donald Eckler
November 9th—November 10th
Join teacher Donald Eckler at this weekend program for both beginner and experienced calligraphers who wish to pursue the timeless art form from a contemplative perspective. Spots are limited to 10 people to give attendees plenty of personal attention and Continue »
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Sukhavati, a buddhist funeral ceremony
with Gisèle Laberge
November 9th
Learn about the bouddhiste funeral ceremony known as Sukhavati, and how to hold the role of celebrant. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Vajra Yoga Intro Class (In-Person) (Intermediate Level)
with Heather Midori Yamada
November 21st
Join Heather Midori Yamada for this hands-on, contemplative practice, exploring hatha poses to increase body awareness and invite a deep connection to your breath, body, and mind. Heather is an artist, Buddhist, and experienced yoga and meditation practit Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Contemplative Mind, Spontaneous Brush (In-Person)
with Heather Midori Yamada
November 21st
Professional artist and experienced meditation and yoga practitioner Heather Midori Yamada leads this introductory class of exercises using calligraphy brushes, Japanese washi papers, and high-quality sumi. No experience is necessary to join; all are welc Continue »
Centre de méditation Shambhala de Montréal
Open Sky
Shambhala Training Level V
with Sylvie Cotton
November 22nd—November 24th
Complete Your Warrior Training Continue »
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Workshop: Meditation and Feldenkrais, awareness of mind and body
with Martine Ouellet & Chantal Martin
December 1st
Exploration and learning of a better quality of presence and action through awareness of the mind and body movements. Continue »
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Level II: Birth of the Warrior
with Denis Quevillon & Susan Almgren
December 6th—December 8th
How do we leave the cocoon of our fear? Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Online - Drala (Sacred Path) Online Weekend Retreat
with Arawana Hayashi & Gaylon Ferguson
January 11th—January 12th (2025)
Deepen your meditation practice, and continue along the path of the Shambhala teachings on warriorship, in this weekend retreat. Continue »
