Welcome
The Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Our center offers daily public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help people of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.
For your first visit, we highly recommend attending one of our Open Houses.
Learn to Meditate
"The human mind is by nature joyous, calm, and very clear. In meditation we're letting our mind be as it is to begin with."
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Free meditation instruction is available during our Open Houses offered every Tuesday night at 7PM. No pre-arrangements are necessary, just come on by and get to know your mind. Once you have received initial meditation instruction, you can join us during our public meditation times.
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Public Meditation Times
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 - 8 PM
Sundays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Community Video
• 2007-2008 Photo Slideshow
Help Support Your Center
Below is a list of items that you can help sponsor to help improve the Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio. Please click the donation button below, and be sure to click "add special instructions" during checkout to let us know which item you are sponsoring. Thank you for your generosity!
NEW - White Tara Raffle
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| Windows |
| Curtains/Rods - $400 |
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Window Film - $200 |
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| Lettering/Signs - $500 |
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| Community Room |
| Art Gallery - $250 |
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| Announcement Boards - $250 |
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| New Rug - $100 |
Bob Pond |
$100 |
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| Portraits |
| Sakyong Portrait |
Phil Castillo |
$11 |
| Sakyong Frame - $92 |
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| Dorje Dradul Thangka |
Phil Castillo |
$60 |
| Dorje Dradul Frame |
Jessica Manley |
$75 |
| Khandro Tseyang Portrait/Frame |
Mike & Dara Pond; Betsy Pond |
$140 |
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| Outside |
| Plywood for doors |
Scott Walker |
$40 |
| Paint |
Jim Poteet |
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| Werma Shrine Room |
| Pictures/Frames - $250 |
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| Storage Cabinet - $200 |
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| Screen - $200 |
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| Dignity Set - $180 |
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| Shrine Boxes - $400 |
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| Main Meditation Hall |
| Dragon Banner |
Anonymous |
$300 |
| Yeshe Tsogyal Banner - $400 |
White Tara Group |
$200 |
| Shambhala Banner |
David & Donna Gordon |
$250 |
| Kasung Banner |
Anonymous |
$150 |
| Shrine Paint |
Deborah Lowery |
$150 |
| Shrine Wall Paint - $100 |
Anonymous |
$50 |
| Shrine Vases |
Kevin Finegan |
$60 |
| Crystal Bowls |
Kevin Finegan |
$280 |
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| Kitchen |
| Cabinets - $300 |
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| Business Office |
| Kasung Photo |
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| Post Meditation Hall |
| Shoe Racks |
Nina & Mike Jones |
$50 |
| Rug - $100 |
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Featured Programs: Shambhala Training - Great Eastern Sun
Nov 22 / 8:30 AM - Nov 22 / 5:00 PM This weekend program teaches how to see the Great Eastern Sun, the primordial energy and brilliance that is the basis of all that exists; an introduction to membership in Shambhala—a living context for building a sane society. more info
Open House, Group Practice, & Dharma Talk
Nov 25 / 7:00 PM - Nov 25 / 9:00 PM New and not-so-new, please join us for an introduction to the Shambhala Center, group practice, and free dharma talk. Come and learn about the variety of programs and opportunities for practice offered here, and receive meditation instruction free of char more info
First Friday Celebration
Dec 5 / 5:30 PM - Dec 5 / 8:00 PM Shambhala Meditation Center
Presents a First Friday Exhibition of Miksang
contemplative photography on
Friday, October 3, 2008
5:30 - 8 pm
The public is invited to enjoy the exhibition and
refreshments at:
Shambhala Meditation Center of more info
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