Shambhala
In today’s high-paced, high-stress world, each of us has the natural capacity to find peace, clarity, wellbeing and compassion within ourselves. The best means of tapping into this inner capacity is through the use of meditation – a simple practice of coming back to the present moment via the breath, the body and the senses.
Our contemplative workshops are suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. For those who are new to meditation and other contemplative disciplines, we offer Learn to Meditate and Shambhala Training Weekends. Our Retreat and Renewal programs include an introduction to meditation. There are no program prerequisites.
Shambhala Training is a meditation discipline that helps us to develop fearlessness, confidence, openness and gentleness. The training path begins with a series of Heart of Warriorship weekends that help to establish a personal meditation practice. Each program includes meditation instruction, Shambhala teachings, group discussions and individual interviews.
Our retreat environment is an ideal setting in which to get started or to deepen your meditation practice. Join us and learn how you can transform the challenges of daily life into opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action.
Join us as we dismantle our summer campus and prepare the land for winter. Work hard, meditate, participate in workshops and classes, make new friends and integrate your spiritual practice into everyday life. Your schedule will
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Register now to join us as we dismantle our summer campus and prepare the land for winter. Work outdoors, meditate, participate in workshops and classes, make new friends, and integrate your spiritual practice into everyday life. Your
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Welcome to Fall Take Down 2017! Sundays are arrival days. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which
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Welcome to Fall Take Down 2018! Sundays are arrival days. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which
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Welcome to Fall Take Down 2019! Sundays are arrival days. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which
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Welcome to Fall Take Down 2020! Sundays are arrival days. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which
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Come gather around the fire, and join in rousing the potent energy of Chakrasamvara, Vajrayogini and the Lineage. Drala Mountain Center and the staff of Amending the Mantra Chakrasamvara Fire Puja invites you to join in making
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Marybeth Keigher
April 27–May 6, 2023
The registration deadline for non-repeaters is April 28th, 11:59pm, after which we need to order the materials. We will not be able to accept registrations after this date. Building on Enlightened Society Assembly and the Sacred
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Gaylon Ferguson and Janet Solyntjes
July 1–12, 2023
Ineffable Prajnaparamita, beyond thought and words, Unborn, unceasing, the very essence of space, The domain of discriminating awareness wisdom, Mother of all buddhas, we pay homage to you. The true nature of our minds and hearts
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Holly Gayley, Loden Nyima, Dr. Lama Alta Brown and David Soucy
July 25–August 15, 2023
Ineffable Prajnaparamita, beyond thought and words, Unborn, unceasing, the very essence of space, The domain of discriminating awareness wisdom, Mother of all buddhas, we pay homage to you. The true nature of our minds and hearts
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Holly Gayley and Loden Nyima
July 25–August 9, 2023
Some children age groups have reached capacity, however we are accepting waitlist registrations and letting families in based on age group availability. Please click Register Now above to sign up for the waitlist. Living Goodness: The
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Kelly Lindsey, Rachel Steele and Steve Sachs
July 29–August 5, 2023