ABOUT SHAMBHALA
AND THE SONOMA SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER


Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Ane Pema Chodron

Shambhala is committed to bringing the simple practice of meditation to as many people as possible through a worldwide association of 165 centers that provide meditation instruction, classes, and programs. Shambhala's spiritual leader is Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, son and spiritual heir to Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche - Tibetan meditation master and author of Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism and Shambhala; the Sacred Path of the Warrior. Mipham Rinpoche and Shambhala teachers present meditation in ordinary language and in ways that can help people in their everyday lives. Ane Pema Chödron senior student of Chogyam Trungpa, is now Teacher In Residence for the Bay Area Shambhala Centers. Pema teaches in residence three months out of each year.

The Sonoma Shambhala Meditation Center provides a good atmosphere for sitting and walking meditation, and is also home to a myriad of educational, artistic, and cultural activities, including:

  • Introductory and group meditation practice
  • Buddhist education programs
  • Shambhala Training - a secular path of spiritual training
  • Contemplative disciplines and workshops
  • Community, arts, and family events
  • Sitting Meditation and discussion in Santa Rosa Monday evenings at 7:00 pm

Come meditate with us every Sunday morning at 9:00AM and every Tuesday evening at 7:00PM. Sitting Meditation instruction is offered free of charge at the beginning of each session. Join us for relaxing and inspirational practice for people of all ages!


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Sonoma Shambhala Meditiation Center
255 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476