| 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.
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 Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 PM. 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
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Upcoming Programs: Shambhala Training - Level III: Warrior in the World
May 16 / 7:00 PM - May 16 / 9:00 PM Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities. more info
Public Sadhana of Mahamudra Feast
May 19 / 5:30 PM - May 19 / 8:30 PM A feast practice is mixing practice and a meal with the sangha. There is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Sadhana of Mahamudra, to serve each other, to accept the generosity of others and to work together as a community. more info
Turning the Mind Into an Ally
May 24 / 10:00 AM - May 24 / 3:00 PM Join us for a one-day workshop exploring the technique of meditation. Learn all the elements for a strong practice: good sitting posture, how to relate to the breath, and what to do when thoughts come up. This workshop for beginners explores how the pract more info
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