Meditation Open to All

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

In-person drop-in group meditation in Ottawa

Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

If you’re coming to our Centre for the first time, we want to welcome you as our guest. After that there is a suggested donation of $5-$10 which goes toward our operating expenses. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

 

Select the scheduled meditation below that best suits your needs.

 

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Learn to Meditate

An ideal way to bring the simple yet profound and powerful practice of meditation into your everyday life. 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 technique. This is a drop-in class; no registration is required. You are welcome to come as often as you like, but the class is designed as a one-time introduction with the same content each week.

1st Wednesday of every month, 6:45pm-8:30pm
Please arrive early to ensure your entry. Doors open at 6:30pm. Participants need to be present by 6:55pm. Meditation to begin at 7pm.

Location:
The Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre
Click here for address, map and directions

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions at [email protected]

Stay connected with occasional email announcements – click here to sign up.

 

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Weekly Group Meditations

The Shambhala Meditation Centre of Ottawa offers drop-in, by-donation public meditation sessions hosted by a timekeeper. Join us for an opportunity to slow down, sit down, and relax. Enjoy a cup of tea in our community room after your sit.

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Mindfulness and Compassion Practice

Silent, sitting meditation.

Tuesdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Please arrive early to ensure your entry. Doors open at 6:30pm. Participants need to be present by 6:55pm. Meditation to begin at 7pm.

Location:
The Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre
Click here for address, map and directions

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions at [email protected]

Stay connected with occasional email announcements – click here to sign up.

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Afternoon Group Meditation

Silent, sitting meditation interspersed with brief periods of walking meditation.

Sundays, 2:45pm-4:30pm
Please arrive early to ensure your entry. Doors open at 2:30pm. Participants need to be present by 2:55pm. Meditation to begin at 3pm.

Location:
The Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre
Click here for address, map and directions

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions at [email protected]

Stay connected with occasional email announcements – click here to sign up.

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