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.

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 »