Welcome to the Tucson Shambhala Center
The Tucson Shambhala Meditation Center is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center offers public meditation, a curriculum of Shambhala Buddhist teachings, as well as training in contemplative arts. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help Tucsonans of all traditions discover their inherent clarity, gentleness and humor.
Featured Programs
Way of the Bodhisattva Study Group
December 1st—September 28th
Please join us for a year-long, monthly study group exploring Shantideva's "The Way of the Bodhisattva". This group is open to everyone in the community! Continue »
Profound Treasury: Mahayana Study Group
December 10th—November 11th
Our study group, open to all, will undertake a year-long exploration of the Mahayana, beginning with a 7 part series of "The Bodhisattva Path of Wisdom and Compassion - The Mahayana Teachings of Chogyam Trungpa' Continue »
Guided Meditation Instruction
March 6th
Guided meditation instruction for beginners, or anyone looking to refresh their understanding of mindfulness meditation practice. Continue »
Heart Sutra: Weekend Retreat
with Shastri Kim Kelso
March 15th—March 17th
This study and practice weekend is a deep dive into the Heart Sutra, a traditional Buddhist teaching chanted all over the world by most sects of Buddhism. Continue »
Guided Meditation Instruction
March 20th
Guided meditation instruction for beginners, or anyone looking to refresh their understanding of mindfulness meditation practice. Continue »
Spring Day-Long Meditation Retreat
March 30th
Join us for a full day of meditation practice! Continue »
Guided Meditation Instruction
April 3rd
Guided meditation instruction for beginners, or anyone looking to refresh their understanding of mindfulness meditation practice. Continue »
Meditation Hall Timekeeper Orientation
with Bernard Gay
April 6th
A free, half day orientation for meditation hall timekeeping. Open to all members of the community who have completed Shambhala Training: Warrior In the World. Continue »
Guided Meditation Instruction
April 17th
Guided meditation instruction for beginners, or anyone looking to refresh their understanding of mindfulness meditation practice. Continue »
