What we’re about
The Seattle Shambhala Meditation Group is a vibrant community with a warm approach to the study and practice of meditation. We provide instruction in mindfulness-awareness meditation for beginners and for experienced practitioners, a diverse variety of evening and weekend programs and group meditation sessions. We offer tools to help discover greater compassion, confidence, wisdom and joy in our day-to-day life.
The Shambhala teachings offer a way to extend our personal transformation for the benefit of society as a whole. We discover the wisdom, sanity and goodness within our seemingly complex and chaotic minds, and the inherent goodness in the world around us.
Our Center is located in the Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle. We also offer programs in online.
Find out more at: http://seattle.shambhala.org/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Queer Dharma GroupSeattle Shambhala Center, Seattle, WA
Queer Dharma is an open community of meditation practitioners led by and for LGBTQ+ people and their friends. Join us for meditation practice followed by conversation or book discussion. The vision of the Seattle Shambhala Center's Queer Dharma group is to cultivate a space that is open and safe for all sexual orientations and gender identities to connect through meditative and contemplative practice.
Please note: There is no dedicated facilitator for this group. We meet at the Seattle Shambhala Center on 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7 PM for those who wish to practice together. Meditation and following conversation or book discussion will be guided by the wisdom of the group. If you're interested in assisting with supporting Queer Dharma or have questions about the group, please reach out to [email protected]
The group is conducted in a safe, relaxed setting and has a friendly atmosphere. It is well attend by a core group of people who don't RSVP on Meetup. $10 suggested donation.
Please join us. We look forward to seeing you!
Visit https://seattle.shambhala.org/queer-dharma/ for more information.
- Tuesday Evening Open House *ONLINE*Link visible for attendees
On Tuesday evenings, we offer an online Open House open to all. The evening includes an introduction to meditation practice, and is perfect for new and experienced meditators. Meditation instruction will be provided. All are welcome.
Please help us hold a strong container by being mindful of the timing of your arrival as well as the decorum you bring to the online experience. Treat this virtual environment as sacred space.
Schedule:
- 6:45 - 7:00 Instruction
- 7:00 - 8:00 Sitting
- 8:00 - 8:30 Discussion
Occasionally there are technical hiccups with virtual offerings, so bring your patience and sense of humor.
Join here: https://zoom.us/j/276413147
Meeting ID: 276 413 147Learn more about this and other events on our calendar: https://seattle.shambhala.org/monthly-calendar/
- First Thursday Dharma Talk & DiscussionSeattle Shambhala Center, Seattle, WA
Please join us every first Thursday of the month for a Dharma Talk and discussion at Thursday Open House (in-person). The evening will start at 7pm with twenty minutes of meditation, followed by a talk offered by a Seattle Shambhala community member. After the talk, there will be group discussion, wrapping up around 8:30 pm.
The talk title and speaker for each month can be found on our website calendar at:
https://seattle.shambhala.org/monthly-calendar/This program is open to all! Newcomers welcome! 🌸
Location: Seattle Shambhala Center
3107 E Harrison St, Seattle WA 98112For driving directions, public transit and parking info, see:
https://seattle.shambhala.org/main-location/ - Thursday Evening Open HouseSeattle Shambhala Center, Seattle, WA
Please join us for in-person meditation at the Seattle Shambhala Center every Thursday. Open Meditation begins at 7:00 pm, the Center will open at 6:45 pm. There will be two 20 minutes sits with walking meditation in between followed by a dharma talk or facilitated discussion.
This program is open to all and beginning meditation instruction is available! Newcomers welcome! 🌸
Location: Seattle Shambhala Center
3107 E Harrison St, Seattle WA 98112For driving directions, public transit and parking info, see:
https://seattle.shambhala.org/main-location/Learn more about this and other events on our calendar: https://seattle.shambhala.org/monthly-calendar/
