The Ottawa Shambhala Centre has moved to Suite 103 in Heartwood House at 404 McArthur, Ottawa!

We have moved to a new location within Heartwood House – use the door at 404 McArthur for entry – and are beginning to host programming in our new, permanent space as of August 1, 2024.  Our mailing address remains c/o Heartwood House, 404 McArthur.  Please visit our contact page for detailed maps and pictures as well as driving, bus, and parking information.

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Please view the calendar for all Practice and Study sessions.

We could use your help to keep things running! If you feel like you have the means to help keep the Centre and its services to the community going, we gratefully accept online donations . Every bit helps us to provide a space of peace online, and a space for people to come back to when it’s all over. All donations are tax-deductible.

Welcome!

We look forward to seeing you at the Centre!

The Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre offers meditation instruction, regular practice sessions, and classes and weekend retreats for new and experienced practitioners. Our community welcomes people from all walks of life, traditions and religions. Learn more about us.

The Shambhala teachings point to innate goodness as the nature of all individuals and society. Developing confidence in basic goodness through meditation supports us in cultivating gentleness and bravery in daily life and in service to others.

The Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre is part of a global community that aspires to awaken kindness, goodness and wisdom within society.

This vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental nature of basic goodness.

Addressing harm in the Shambhala community


Getting started

Meditation is a practice anyone can do. New meditators and those practicing in other traditions are invited to attend a “Learn to Meditate” class.  Please see the calendar for the next session.
Dharma Book List.  This list that will give you a good introduction and grounding on the path of Buddhist meditation as practiced and taught at the Ottawa Shambhala Centre.  They may be ordered from your local book store or on-line.

Pour débuter

Tout le monde peut méditer. Que vous n’ayez jamais médité ou que vous pratiquiez dans une autre tradition, vous êtes invités  à une session « Apprendre à méditer ». Veuillez consulter le calendrier de la prochaine session.

Liste des livres du Dharma. Cette liste vous donnera une bonne introduction et une bonne base sur la voie de la méditation bouddhiste telle qu’elle est pratiquée et enseignée au Centre Shambhala d’Ottawa. Ils peuvent être commandés dans votre librairie locale ou en ligne.

Support Your Centre

The Ottawa Shambhala Centre relies entirely on member fees, revenue from courses and donations for all operating expenses.  If you feel inspired to give please see the donation page.  Donations are tax deductible.

Featured Programs

Learn to Meditate (In Person Only)

November 1st—December 4th

Taught by our qualified instructors, this basic meditation class is for beginners, as well as anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of the meditation technique. Continue »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »