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Welcome
The Shambhala Meditation Center of San Francisco is part of an
international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers
founded in 1973 by Chögyam Trungpa
Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, artist, author, and
poet.
The Shambhala Center in San Francisco is
one of twelve affiliated Shambhala Meditation Centers and Groups
organized as Northern California
Shambhala. We offer free public meditation, a core curriculum of
Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced
contemplative practices.
You are invited to explore our diverse programs
designed to help San Franciscans of all traditions discover their
inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.
Upcoming Programs: Argentine Tango with the Mind of Meditation
April 24th - May 22nd Come dance with us and discover the mindfulness of Argentine Tango. In this 5 week course, we will learn to Tango while drawing on the wisdom of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s book "Running With The Mind of Meditation." more info
Movie Night: The 39 Steps
May 18th In Alfred Hitchcock's first feature film, The 39 Steps, a man tries to help a counter-espionage agent. When the agent is killed he is accused and goes on the run hoping to prove his innocence and prevent a spy ring from stealing top-secret information. more info
The Challenge of Money
May 19th - May 20th Follow the wisdom of the Shambhala teachings deeply into our relationship with money. Explore how financial life is not a problem to be fixed, but an opportunity to cultivate wisdom, relaxation, strength, and inspiration in working with our resources.
more info
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Sharchen Dzong
Parking: Nearby parking and public
transit information can be found on the Parking & Transit Map.
[ PDF ]
Food & Beverage: Nearby restaurants, bars, and cafes can be
found on the Food & Beverage Map.
Mandala News
The Sakyong
Mipham Rinpoche
A Sakyong, or Earth Protector, is an enlightened ruler who protects the sense of sacredness of human
existence.
The Sakyong Wangmo
The Sakyong Wangmo, or Earth Protector Lady, is the manifestation of feminine energy - gentleness
and peace - that we
all possess.
Shambhala News
Service
Periodic messages from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the
President and other leaders of the Shambhala Mandala.
Shambhala
Times
News hub for the Shambhala community
Shambhala Network
The Shambhala Network is a new website that connects the Shambhala community through email, groups
and friends.
Shambhala Voices
for Diversity
Aspirations, Reports, Training,
Scholarships,
and Resources
Chronicle Project
A library and a celebration of the life of Chögyam Trungpa
Rinpoche. Recollections, insight, and
observations
Chronicles Radio
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