Programs for Atlantic Canada Region
St. Margaret s Bay Shambhala Centre
Sadhana of Mahamudra practice
with Jane Hester
December 7th—December 26th
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Open House Book Discussion: Sacred Path of the Warrior
with Linda Kreger & Conner Loomis
July 10th—September 11th
Join us for an evening of conversation, meditation, and learning about the Shambhala teachings, Wednesday evenings through the summer. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana
July 16th—January 10th (2020)
Shambhala Sadhana practice is a way to celebrate and strengthen our understanding of basic goodness and enlightened society. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Changling Rinpoche: Cutting Through Ego-Clinging, The Teachings of Khenpo Gangshar
July 19th—July 21st
For Vajrayana Students: Venerable Changling Rinpoche is returning to Halifax to give teachings based on the Life and Teachings of Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo, who was one of the primary teachers of the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Continue »
Dorje Denma Ling
Family Camp 2019
July 21st—July 28th
Family Camp is a magical week for parents and children to spend together with friends old and new at Dorje Denma Ling. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Tantrika Audience with Changling Rinpoche
July 22nd
Tantrikas are invited to an audience with Venerable Changling Rinpoche. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Sadhana of Mahamudra New Moon Practice
July 31st—January 22nd (2020)
The Sadhana of Mahamudra is open to the entire Shambhala community and is practiced on or near the new moon days of the lunar calendar. Continue »
Dorje Denma Ling
The Golden Key
August 2nd—August 5th
Through exploring the depth of perception, one engages the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world around us. This extended weekend retreat presents the teachings from the Shambhala root text The Letter of the Golden Key. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Meditation Retreat Morning
August 3rd
A full morning of Shambhala Meditation for those who have formally received the practice. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
H.E. Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche addresses the Halifax Shambhala Centre Sangha
August 4th
We are fortunate to have Khandro Rinpoche address the Halifax Shambhala Centre Sangha on working with each other in times of difficulty. Continue »
Dorje Denma Ling
Warrior Assembly 2019
August 7th—August 17th
Building on Enlightened Society Assembly and the Sacred Path programs, Warrior Assembly introduces powerful practices and teachings on the Ashe principle. Continue »
Fredericton Shambhala Centre
Kyudo (Japanese Meditation Archery) Weekend 2
with Dale Hinchey
August 17th—August 18th
Everyone is welcome to join us for our second kyudo weekend program of the summer. All equipment provided. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Vajrakilaya Sadhana Practice session
August 17th
Vajrakilaya Sadhana practice for those who have the practice. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Avalokiteshvara Feast
August 18th
Quarterly feast practice for tantrikas who have received the Avalokiteshavara abhisheka or lung. Continue »
Dorje Denma Ling
Shambhala Meditation Weekthun 2019
with Tom Bell
August 24th—September 1st
Retreat is a potent way to deepen in the practice of meditation. In this week of group retreat (weekthün), we will explore Shambhala Meditation, the felt personal experience of our humanity. Continue »
Dorje Denma Ling
Shambhala Household Training
with The Druk Sakyong Wangmo, Lady Diana Mukpo
September 6th—September 11th
We are delighted to offer the Shambhala Household Training residential retreat with the Druk Sakyong Wangmo, Lady Diana Mukpo at Dorje Denma Ling. Lady Diana will draw upon her experience creating court with the Druk Sakyong to guide participants in the p Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Meditation Retreat Day
September 7th
A free retreat day of group Shambhala Meditation. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
White Tara: A Soothing Practice for Difficult Times- weekend retreat
September 13th—September 15th
Over the course of the weekend, we will present videos from this five-week recorded course, which introduces the short daily practice of White Tara, one of the most famous bodhisattvas of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Continue »
Dorje Denma Ling
Kyudo: The Way of the Bow
with Sam West
September 13th
The purpose of Kyudo is to purify one's heart and mind, awaken natural human dignity, and to go beyond the obstacles of ambition, aggression or confusion. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Basic Goodness I: Who Am I?
with Shastri Robert Gailey
September 19th—October 24th
This first course in the Basic Goodness Series focuses on our understanding of self, thorugh meditation, contemplation, traditional Buddhist teachings, and Shambhala teachings on Basic Goodness. Continue »
Dorje Denma Ling
Atlantic Regional Conference 2019
October 4th—October 6th
Join us in a weekend celebration of the Shambhala sangha in the Atlantic provinces! Everyone is invited to this year's Atlantic Regional Conference (ARC) at Dorje Denma Ling. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Acharya Noel McLellan
October 5th—October 6th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Opening the Umbrella: A Conference with Lady Diana Mukpo
with The Druk Sakyong Wangmo, Lady Diana Mukpo
October 11th—October 12th
Please join us for a conference led by Lady Diana Mukpo, wife of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, with other presenters, young and old, who represent the wisdom of our traditions. Continue »
Dorje Denma Ling
Mahamudra Retreat: Cultivating Stillness and Insight
with Elizabeth Callahan, Scott Wellenbach, Ani Palmo, Nancy Huszagh
October 16th—November 17th
Join us for a month-long mahamudra retreat based on the shamatha and vipashyana meditation instructions from the ninth Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje’s "Pointing Out the Dharmakaya," translated by the Vajravairochana Translation Committee. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Refuge Vow preparatory classes
October 28th—November 4th
Preparation for taking and deciding to take the Refuge Vow. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Bodhisattva Vow Preparatory Class
with Linda Kreger
October 28th—November 4th
Prepare to take the Bodhisattva Vow for the first time or to renew your vows. Continue »
Fredericton Shambhala Centre
Compassion & White Tara Practice
with Acharya Moh Hardin
November 2nd—November 3rd
Acharya Moh Hardin's annual fall teaching will examine compassion from a Buddhist perspective and introduce a short White Tara practice. Open to everyone. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
November 8th—November 10th
In Level 2, we explore how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. We learn how to work with fear and with the obstacles that may have arisen as meditation practice develops. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Contentment in Everyday Life
with Shastri Mary Campbell
November 14th—December 12th
This introductory class provides an exploration of genuine contentment through the study of foundational Buddhist teachings. With meditation, we can learn to appreciate ourselves and simple human experiences, free from self-aggression. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
November 14th—December 12th
Beyond the practical approaches to dealing with fear, the Shambhala teachings address what it is like to look directly into the openness of our lives, rather than hide from our own existence. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Refuge Vow Ceremony
with Acharya Noel McLellan
November 16th
Refuge Vow Ceremony - open to the public. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
January 25th—January 26th (2020)
Discovering Basis Goodness in ourselves and others. A weekend of meditation instruction and practice, teachings and discussions. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Contentment in Everyday Life
January 30th—February 27th (2020)
This introductory class provides an exploration of genuine contentment through the study of foundational Buddhist teachings. With meditation, we can learn to appreciate ourselves and simple human experiences, free from self-aggression. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Wisdom in Everyday Life
January 30th—February 27th (2020)
Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom. When we touch the world directly, we discover ordinary magic. No longer deterred or depressed by obstacles, we can include everything as part of the path and play with whatever arises. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
March 6th—March 8th (2020)
In Level 2, we explore how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. We learn how to work with fear and with the obstacles that may have arisen as meditation practice develops. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
April 17th—April 19th (2020)
When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with confidence and a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and alive. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart
May 15th—May 17th (2020)
As we trust further in basic goodness and dare to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world as it is. We find that we can extend ourselves to others fully with kindness. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
May 30th—May 31st (2020)
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
June 12th—June 14th (2020)
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind, a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
