Programs

In addition to open weekly practice sessions and gatherings, Pioneer Valley Shambhala Meditation Center offers courses on Buddhism, the Shambhala teachings and meditation trainings, as well as related topics.

Zoom addresses for registered virtual courses are emailed upon registration.

Elevator access is available, please email us ( [email protected] ) at least two days in advance to request.

Masking is currently discretionary, but masks are available and visitors are welcome to request that we mask at gatherings.

Please check our program listings below and on our home page.

Sadhana of Mahamudra

January 25th—April 8th

Join us each month on the full or new moon (see details for dates and times) for an energetic group recitation of this powerful liturgy envisioned by Trungpa Rinpoche in 1968 while on retreat at Tigers Cave in Bhutan, where Padmasambhava meditated ... Continue »

Embodying the Four Immeasurables: Loving-Kindness and Compassion

with Mark Seibold & Mariah Freemole

April 9th—May 28th

During this workshop we will engage in a deep and extended study and practice on each of the Four Immeasurables—loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity— four boundless qualities that we can cultivate to an unlimited extent. Continue »

Introduction to Insight Dialogue: An Interpersonal Dharma Practice (Virtual via Zoom)

April 17th—May 8th

Insight Dialogue is an interpersonal meditation practice that brings together meditative awareness, the wisdom teachings of the Buddha and interpersonal relationship to cultivate insight into the cause and release of human suffering. Continue »

White Awareness Insight Curriculum for Uprooting Privilege (WAIC UP!): White and Awakening in the Dharma

August 31st—October 23rd

“WAIC UP!: White and Awakening in the Dharma” is an 8-class curriculum that invites participants into deep reflection, meditation practice and community discussion around race and privilege. Continue »