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.

Kagyü/Nyingma Advanced

Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston

Moonbeams: Tilopa's Ganges Mahāmudrā - Esoteric Instructions on Mahāmudrā [ONLINE]

with Elizabeth Callahan

October 7th—January 20th (2025)

Kye ho. The true state beyond the intellect isn’t seen by means of intellectual dharma.  The true state of nonaction isn’t realized through fabricated dharma. If you wish to attain the true state of nonaction beyond the intellect, investigate your mind Continue »

Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston

Pithy Practices: Training the Mind through Lojong & Tonglen [HYBRID]

with James Wilton & Dylan Khanal

October 24th—December 12th

"Always maintain a joyful mind”, “abandon any hope of fruition” and other pithy slogans, along with the compassion practice of Tonglen, are essential Mahayana practices for awakening the mind and heart. Continue »