Our Shambhala Neighbours
There are a number of nearby centres:
– Montreal Shambhala Centre
– Toronto Shambhala Centre
– Mississauga Shambhala Centre
– Karme Chöling Shambhala Retreat Center near Barnet, Vermont.
For a full list of Central Canada programs you can go here or see below.
Where to Buy Cushions
There are often questions about where to get the cushions we have at the centre. We are unaware of anyone in Ottawa who sells them, but if you know of someone, please contact us.
The cushions are made by Samadhi Cushions in Barnet, Vermont and you can order directly from them.
They are also available from Drala Books and Gifts in Halifax who will ship them.
Programs for Central Canada USA Region
Mississauga Shambhala Centre
Harvest of Peace
September 23rd
Join us for our annual celebration! Pot luck lunch and inspiring discussion and exploration about Gratitude. Continue »
Mississauga Shambhala Centre
Who Am I? The Basic Goodness of Being Human
with Debbie McCubbin & Lee Inkster
September 24th—October 29th
POSTPONED 1 WEEK - starts Sept. 24th This introductory program will explore awareness and compassion from the vantage point of 'who am i?", focusing on the sense of self. It includes teachings on basic goodness, the arising of ego, how we develop a 'coc Continue »
Mississauga Shambhala Centre
Together Now, as We Are: Shambhala Regional Community Retreat
September 28th—September 30th
Toronto is hosting the first of two regional retreats where we will practice together, process deeply and explore what it might mean to create enlightened society now. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Together Now, as We Are: Great Lakes Region Community Retreat Part 1
September 28th—September 30th
Join us for this grass roots gathering of the regional community where we will co-create a safe and sane space for open hearted listening, envisioning and strengthening of our collective inspiration for our local community. Continue »
Mississauga Shambhala Centre
Basic Concepts of Buddhism
with Debbie McCubbin
October 6th
Join us for an easy-to-understand introduction to some basic Buddhist teachings: The Four Noble Truths, impermanence, karma and others. Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Qigong Level 1 & 2
with Sophie Leger
October 13th—October 14th
Daoist Qigong (pronounced chee gong) is a spiritual discipline that cultivates body and mind simultaneously. Continue »
Mississauga Shambhala Centre
The Art of Being Human - One day retreat
with Shastri Jil Amadio
October 13th
For new or experienced meditators, We use meditation as a means to begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. This retreat provides practical instructions for transforming confused emotions
and situations into effective actions Continue »
Mississauga Shambhala Centre
Meditation in Everyday Life
October 15th—November 12th
Begin or strengthen a regular meditation practice, in the company of others: explore technique, discuss obstacles, and discover connections between meditation, our everyday lives, and the health of society. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Daoist Qigong, Level 3
with Sophie Leger
October 20th—October 21st
Daoist qigong is a spiritual discipline that cultivates body and mind simultaneously. Prerequisite: Qigong Levels 1 & 2. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Contentment in Everyday Life: Sunday Evenings
October 21st—November 18th
In this five-week, Sunday evening course, we deepen our meditation experience through the cultivation of contentment and simplicity. Open to all. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training, Level I - Monday Evenings
with Shastri Jil Amadio
October 22nd—November 5th
Offered on Monday evenings: the Art of Being Human is the first in the series of Shambhala Training retreats and the first program in the Way of Shambhala curriculum. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Meditation in Everyday Life: Tuesday Mornings
November 6th—December 4th
Join us for this five-week, Tuesday morning course introducing meditation and how we can apply it in our everyday life. Everyone welcome. Continue »
Centre de méditation Shambhala de Montréal
Shambhala Training Level I
The Art of Being Human
with Gisele Laberge
November 9th—November 10th
Discover your tender heart with meditation. Public program open to all. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training, Level II - Weekend Retreat
November 10th—November 11th
In this weekend program, we look at how to recognize the habitual patterns that prevent us opening to the experience of basic goodness. Prerequisite: The Art of Being Human Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training, Level II - Monday Evenings
November 26th—December 17th
Offered on Monday evenings, Birth of the Warrior looks at how to recognize the habitual patterns that prevent us opening to the experience of basic goodness. Prerequisites apply. Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Social Meditation Program
with Shastri Nick Kranz
November 30th—December 2nd
Social Meditation turns social interaction into a meditation practice. As human beings, we’re wired for social interaction. Social Meditation utilizes this innate connectedness to strengthen our ability to remain in the present moment. Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Level 3: Warrior in the World
with Alexis Shotwell
December 7th—December 9th
Examining our habitual tendencies, we begin to look at our willingness to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities. Continue »
Centre de méditation Shambhala de Montréal
Collective Awakening : A Social Meditation Gathering
with Shastri Nick Kranz
December 14th—December 16th
What does it mean to speak from our present moment experience? Everyone is welcome; no previous experience required! More details to come. Continue »
Ottawa Shambhala Centre
Winter City Retreat
with David Fowler
December 26th—January 1st (2019)
A city weekthun, or week-long practice intensive, is a unique opportunity to deepen one's meditation practice without going far from home. New and experienced meditators are welcome. Continue »
Toronto Shambhala Center
Sacred Path: Great Eastern Sun
with Shastri Jil Amadio
February 23rd—February 24th (2019)
In this program, we learn how to see the primordial energy and brilliance that is the basis of all that exists -- the Great Eastern Sun. This retreat marks the beginning of the Sacred Path, which introduces further practices of warriorship. Continue »
