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.
Buddhist Studies
St. Johnsbury Shambhala Center
Sadhana of Mahamudra
March 10th—February 28th (2025)
Join the St. Johnsbury meditation community each month at the new moon for the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice and teaching. Continue »
St. Johnsbury Shambhala Center
Shambhala Sadhana
March 25th—February 12th (2025)
Join the St. Johnsbury meditation community each month at the full moon for the Shambhala Sadhana teaching and practice Continue »
Pioneer Valley Shambhala Center
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 »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
Moonbeams: Mahamudra Elixir 2 - Identifying and Sustaining the Nature of the Dynamic Mind[ONLINE]
with Elizabeth Callahan
April 15th—June 17th
Focus on key points in Moonbeams of Mahamudra, with a special emphasis on mahamudra instructions for practicing with mind's dynamic qualities: thoughts, emotions, mind’s expressive power, and display. Restricted to those with pointing out instruction. Continue »
Burlington Shambhala Center
Liberation from the Cycle of Suffering
with Charlotte Brodie
April 29th—June 1st
Buddhist Teachings on Karma and the 12 Nidanas. This series of classes will explore these fundamental teachings of Buddhism and how to incorporate them in our lives.
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Pioneer Valley Shambhala Center
*Author Event* A discussion with Ethan Nichtern on topics from his new book "Confidence"
June 19th
Join us in conversation with author Ethan Nichtern as he discusses topics from his upcoming book "Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life’s Eight Worldly Winds". There will be an opportunity to ask questions as well as purchase the book at the event. Continue »
