We are having an Open House at the Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre on Saturday, January 17, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.. This is a great opportunity for people from all over the Capital Region to come to our Centre, meet our community, and learn a little bit about meditation and Shambhala. We encourage … Continue →

Our beautiful new Centre at 119 Ross Avenue, Westboro.      

On Saturday, December 20th, 13 children and over 40 adults gathered together at the centre to celebrate Children’s Day and Winter Solstice.  We greeted the King and Queen with song, led by Derek Heffernan. Tejumo Ogouma, the King, and Bozica Costigliola, the Queen, were resplendent in their robes and crowns. They jointly gave a wonderful … Continue →

Our Winter community meditation retreat will include sitting and walking meditation, and body awareness practice.  Come whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner. Join us for a day, a few days, or the whole time.  All are welcome, including Shamatha, Shambhala Sadhana, Ngondro, Werma, Scorpion Seal, Vajrayogini and Chakrasamvara practitioners.  Each day, … Continue →

The opening ceremony of the new Ottawa Shambhala Centre located at 119 Ross Avenue was held on December 6, 2014, and marked the official opening of our Centre. More than 60 members and friends attended. After a short Lhasang led by Bozica Costigliola, participants were led into the Centre by Jamie Létourneau, a local bagpiper … Continue →

I am happy to report that the kitchen at 119 Ross Avenue is up and running, just in time to celebrate Sakyong’s 52nd birthday.  20 individuals gathered there on November 16th to mark the day. It was the first social occasion at Ross Avenue, the first of many more to come. The new space, with … Continue →

This year’s Harvest of Peace gathering was a small but very joyful group of members who were delighted to connect again and celebrate the autumn equinox together. It seemed like a long summer without a centre at which to unite as a community. It was such a pleasure to meditate together, do the sadhana practice … Continue →

Our celebration began on a beautiful summer day with a lhasang in Somerset Square near the current Centre. Afterward, a communal picnic with socializing and hearty food took place in the main shrine room. It was a wonderful way to say goodbye to our current home that has served us well for over 25 years. … Continue →

Renovations began in earnest on August 1.  See the latest new centre update here.

Sadly, Rosalind Grant, Assistant Director of the Mississauga Shambhala Centre and a founding member and leader of the Hamilton Shambhala group died last Friday. Rosalind was loved by all who knew her as she was a compassionate, generous, kind and gracious woman. Rosalind was slated to become the Director of the Mississauga Centre this Spring. … Continue →