Welcome
Pioneer Valley Shambhala Meditation Center is part of a network of centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and directed by his son and spiritual heir, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. We offer public meditation, Shambhala and Buddhist teachings, and training in contemplative practices. Scroll down to view upcoming programs, Heart of Recovery, Learn to Meditate, LGBT Group, Sit and Talk, and Movie Nights. Click here to view our Calendar
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Public Programs
Meditation (sitting and walking meditation)
TUESDAYS: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
THURSDAYS: 6pm - 7pm
SUNDAY NYINTHUN: 9AM - 12PM
Nyinthun begins with traditional group chants, followed by alternating sitting and walking meditation periods, and a brief reading. Although best experienced in its entirety, participants are free to arrive and depart at any time.
Learn To Meditate
MONDAYS, 6pm - 7pm
Monday evenings will begin with introductory sitting and walking meditation instruction, no closing chants.
The Heart of Recovery
FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Open to Buddhists, Twelve-Step practitioners, and/or those struggling with addiction. Meetings include meditation practice; brief comments or a reading by the night's facilitator; discussion; sharing of personal experiences, strength, and hope; and dedication of merit. Meetings are anonymous and confidential.
Sit and Talk Night
WEDNESDAYS, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Sit & Talk Night features twenty minutes of sitting meditation, followed by a short reading by a Shambhala teacher and a brief discussion. Light refreshments are offered afterward. Meditation Instruction is available.
Friday Night Films
7:30 PM
Come enjoy a film screening at the Shambhala Center on Friday night. More information on our upcoming films can be found here.
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Upcoming Programs:
Open House
February 5th Open House begins at 10am with an introduction to the Shambhala Center and meditation instruction and practice. At 11am, a senior teacher offers a dharma talk, followed by discussion. This Month's topic is "Groundhog Day." Refreshments and socializing fol more info
Shambhala Training Level 1
April 13th - April 15th Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. more info
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