Introductory

St. Margaret s Bay Shambhala Centre

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction practice

with Dr. Timothy Walker

November 5th—June 2nd

Please join for mindfulness practices based on mindfulness based stress reduction model developed by Jon Kabatt-Zinn as well as other practices. These include mindful deep relaxation, breath work, sitting meditation, walking meditation, mindful Yoga. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

Spend 2024 with Pema Chödrön

January 7th—October 13th

Join us in person for 4 live video calls with beloved Buddhist author and teacher, Pema Chödrön over the course of the year. During these 75-minute calls, Pema will take questions from people around the world. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

Monthly New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra

January 11th—June 6th

This practice will be offered both in-person at either the HSC or KCCL, as well as, online on Ocean. Continue »

Annapolis Shambhala Meditation Group

Breathe You Are Alive! Book Study

February 25th—April 7th

Breathe, You are Alive! a 7 week book study in which meditation master Thich Nhat Hanh provides commentary on a foundational Buddhist Sutra outlining breath work aimed at enriching awareness. Short weekly readings & daily breath work; free-will offering. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

Glimpses of Mahayana Book Class

March 18th—April 15th - Date postponed or cancelled

“In daily life we don’t have to create the concept of letting go, of being free, or anything like that at all. We can just acknowledge the freedom that was already there - and just by the memory of it, just by the idea of it, there is a quick glimpse. Continue »

St. Margaret s Bay Shambhala Centre

Evoking Our Sanity Through Mindful Meditation

with Margaret Jones Callahan

April 7th

Margaret Jones Callahan will facilitate a morning of mindfulness practices based on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness Based Art Therapy and neuro-affective meditation. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

First Shot: Beginner Kyudo Program starting April 14th

with Dorothée Rosen

April 14th—May 26th

Kyudo is a way to connect deeply with the earth and profoundly with heaven Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

Lineage III for Children Ages 11-14

April 21st—May 26th

Sundays, April 21-May 26, 11am to 12noon Open to new and continuing students. Each class begins with a brief meditation, walking meditation session, then story and drawing along with reading roles, singing lineage songs, map games and origami! Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

The Sacred Path: A Book Class

with Deborah Luscomb & Crane Stookey

April 29th—June 3rd

Open Discussion Group on “The Shambhala Book" “The Sacred Path of the Warrior” is a guide to finding what is sacred, genuine and liberating in our ordinary experience of everyday life. It shows us how to practice meditation as a source of strength for Continue »

Annapolis Shambhala Meditation Group

First Sunday Dharma Dialog Circle

May 5th—September 1st

Please join us the first Sun of each month after sitting for tea, muffins and discussion. Everyone is welcome including Zoomers. Bring your thoughts, questions and share them with the group if you wish. Continue »

Halifax Shambhala Centre

The Art of Being Human: Introduction to Meditation

May 17th—May 19th

This introductory program includes meditation instruction, talks, periods of meditation practice, and discussion. Everyone welcome. Continue »

Dorje Denma Ling

Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind: Qigong Levels 1 and 2

with Donna MacKenzie

May 31st—June 2nd

When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind. Continue »

Dorje Denma Ling

A Month of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Dathün

with Valerie Lorig

July 19th—August 18th

In this month of group retreat (dathün), we will explore shamatha-vipashyana meditation taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. Continue »

Dorje Denma Ling

Two Weeks of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Half-Dathün

with Valerie Lorig

July 19th—August 3rd

In this two-week of group retreat (half-dathün), we will explore shamatha-vipashyana meditation taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. Continue »

Dorje Denma Ling

A Week of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Weekthün [1]

with Valerie Lorig

July 19th—July 27th

In this one-week of group retreat (weekthün), we will explore shamatha-vipashyana meditation taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. Continue »

Dorje Denma Ling

A Week of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Weekthün [2]

with Valerie Lorig

July 26th—August 3rd

In this one-week of group retreat (weekthün), we will explore shamatha-vipashyana meditation taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. Continue »