Pioneer Valley Shambhala Meditation Center



Weekly Gatherings

 

First Sunday Open House 

On the 1st Sunday of every month

9:30 am – 11:00 am  Open meditation sitting 
11:15 am – 12:15 pm  Dharma discussion 
12:15 pm –  Refreshments and socializing



Sunday open meditation sitting

Every Sunday (except first Sunday of the month)

10:00-11:30am

 

Thursday 30’s and Under Group

Meditation and conversation

7:00-8:30pm

December 5th: postponed for Mindfulness and Embodiment
All are welcome to attend

 

 

 

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Featured Programs

Being a Bodhisattva: Exploring the Bodhisattva Vow (Online)

November 30th—December 14th

This three-session online course explores the moment in a person’s life when they decide to go one step further than “being Buddhist”—and make a profound commitment to put all others before themselves. It is open to all who are interested in the Bodhisatt Continue »

Mindfulness and Embodiment

with Erika Berland

December 5th

You are invited to a special talk that explores a somatic approach to our meditation practice as well as practical instruction on how to release habitual patterns of tension and relax more fully into the meditation posture. Continue »

Shambhala Training 3: Warrior in the World with Elizabeth Peterson and Damian Ubriaco

December 7th—December 8th

In Warrior in the World, the third of the Shambhala Training retreats, we work to extend the mindfulness and awareness we have cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. Continue »

Sunday Meditation and Solstice Celebration

December 22nd

Regular Sunday Meditation expanded to include lhasang and Circle of Solstice offering. Continue »

Qigong 1 & 2: Peaceful Body Peaceful Mind

with Heidi Meyer-Bothling

January 11th—January 12th (2025)

When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. One of the Chinese arts of health and longevity, Taoist Qigong simultaneously cultivates physical health and mental well-being. Continue »
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Sublet Our Space
Our beautiful downtown Northampton space is available for suitable groups or organizations to share. Located on the third floor of a Main Street, Northampton building (with stair or elevator access), our carefully tended space includes an entry area, full kitchen, two bathrooms, skylight, hardwood floors, and large windows. There are two main spaces available for renters to use: the open living room is ideal for group meetings, group therapy, and music instruction. The enclosed shrine room is ideal for yoga instruction, group meditation, bodyworkers, and somatic work (room capacity: 12-20, depending on use).  Max capacity of the Center as a whole is 50 people. Available rental times for a regular weekly renting commitment are:
  • Mondays and Wednesdays all day/evening
  • Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays until 5 pm
Learn more and express your interest by completing our Tenant Interest Google Form.