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Welcome

Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers under the auspices of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Our center, located at 879 Madison Ave in Albany offers public meditation, free meditation instruction, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices. Shambhala Meditation Center is a nonprofit, volunteer organization.

We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help people of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.

Ongoing Programs

Please join us three times a week for meditation practice, Monday evenings, 5:30-7, Tuesday evenings, 5:30-7, and Thursday evenings,7-8 p.m. For newcomers, we offer meditation instruction the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

WEEKLY SITTING PRACTICE
Every Thursday Evening / 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Monday Evening / 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Tuesday Evening / 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Wednesday Evening / 5:30 - 7:00 PM (5:30 - 6:30 PM on the first Wednesday of each month)


Sessions include sitting meditation, a reading, and walking meditation.
Maitri bhavana, a practice for the sick and dying, is included the first Monday of the month at 6:30.

LEARN TO MEDITATE
The first Wednesday of each month/

7:00 - 8:30 PM
Taught by our qualified instructors, this basic meditation class and introduction to the center is for beginners, as well as anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of the technique.
Meditation instruction is not just for "new" meditators, instruction is also recommended as part of our ongoing practice. You are always welcome to come in and speak to an instructor about your regular practice and you may even ask to form a working relationship with the instructor of your choice. The evening will include detailed sitting meditation instruction, question and answer periods and refreshments. Cushions, meditation benches and chairs are provided.

 

 

 

Upcoming Programs:

Sitting and Discussion with Rita Gross
February 11th
Rita M. Gross, acknowledged as a founder in the field of feminist theology, will be joining us for sitting and discussion. She'll be sharing a teaching "THe Wisdom in the Anger" from her latest book.
more info

Embodied Presence: The Art of Making a True Move with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
February 12th - February 13th
In this workshop Acharya. Hayashi invites participants to discover their natural creativity as she guides them through a gentle, non-judgmental process of paying attention to their own physicality and to their environment.
more info

Shambhala Day Year of the Iron Tiger
February 14th
Shambhala Day marks the beginning of the new year of the Iron Tiger and is one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. All are invited to join us for our annual New Year's Celebration!
more info

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Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany
879 Madison Avenue, Albany,  NY 12208
Tel. 518-729-4055    Email:

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