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 »

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 »