Community Events
St. Margaret s Bay Shambhala Centre
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction practice
with Dr. Timothy Walker
November 5th—December 1st
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 »
Annapolis Shambhala Meditation Group
Werma Feast
September 20th—December 29th
Advanced program for those who have the prerequisites. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
The Citadel of Awareness: Tibetan Buddhism Seminar with visiting teacher Anam Thubten
October 18th—October 20th
Everyone is invited to this public weekend seminar. Inspired by the sacred view of the ancient masters of the Nyingma Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, Anam Thubten will offer teachings & practices on how to experience & embody this awareness in daily life. Continue »
Annapolis Shambhala Meditation Group
Meditation; the Path of Caring, Curiosity and Courage
October 27th
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Sadhana of Mahamudra Monthly Group Practice
November 1st—May 27th (2025)
Everyone is welcome. The Sadhana of Mahamudra is a chanted group practice that was introduced to the Shambhala community in the early 1970’s by its author and the founder of Shambhala, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Tibetan Book of the Dead Reading
November 2nd
Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo
A reading of the Tibetan Book of the Dead beginning at 2 pm, on the Day of the Dead, November 2 in person. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Solstice Candlelight Ceremony
December 20th
This evening candlelight ceremony marks Winter Solstice and Children's Day. The celebration is for our entire community, friends and families. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Day Kalapa Dawn
February 28th (2025)
Werma Sadhana for those authorized for this practice. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Day Sadhana of Mahamudra
February 28th (2025)
All are welcome to the morning Sadhana of Mahamudra Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Shambhala Day Brunch
February 28th (2025)
Following the Sadhana of Mahamudra, we will enjoy each other's company while sharing brunch. Continue »
Halifax Shambhala Centre
Parinirvana Day - Celebration of the life and teachings of the Vidyadhara
April 4th (2025)
Come meditate and celebrate the Vidyadhara's life and activity with Sadhana of Mahamudra feast offering Continue »