Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation
Shambhala Vision tells us that we can experience a natural source of radiance and brilliance in the world, which is the innate wakefulness of human beings. Located in the Heart of Marin County in Northern California, Tamalpais Shambhala is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. In addition to free meditation instruction, offered at each of our public sitting practices, our center offers public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices.
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New to Shambhala?
Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community.
Ongoing Offerings
Our center offers a rich array of ongoing offerings free to the public including weekly public sitting meditation hours and Dharma talks. No prior meditation experience required to attend. All are welcome.
First Tuesday Dharma Talks
Please join us for our First-Tuesday Open House Dharma Talk each month. On the first Tuesday of each month our regular open house will feature a special guest Shambhala teacher.
Classes and Retreats
Tamalpais Shambhala has many programs including day long retreats, weekend retreats and classes.
Weekly Quote
THREE STEP PRACTICE
First, come into the present. Flash on what’s happening with you right now. Be fully aware of your body, its energetic quality. Be aware of your thoughts and emotions.
Next, feel your heart, literally placing your hand on your chest if you find that helpful. This is a way of accepting yourself just as you are in that moment, a way of saying, “This is my experience right now, and it’s okay.”
Then go into the next moment without any agenda.
~Pema Chödrön
