Shambhala Online multi-week courses feature senior teachers and interactive learning experiences. These Shambhala training classes are designed for those without access to teachers or who need a class before it’s offered at the local center. Each course offers weekly video talks that can be viewed at your convenience, plus meditation assignments, reflection prompts, readings and online discussions.
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The Way of Shambhala is a complete series on authentic meditation practices and teachings open to all interested students. The curriculum is comprised of sequential courses that provide an experiential overview of meditation practices, wisdom teachings, contemplative arts, and physical disciplines rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Vajrayana Buddhism. Each course in the Everyday Life series consists of five pre-recorded classes. Courses in the Basic Goodness series each have six pre-recorded classes. Click here to see course descriptions and preview video clips.
Upcoming Courses
The start date is shown for each course below. Most courses are open for six to eight weeks. You’ll complete the course in your own time. If there are any live meetings or events associated with the course, this will be noted in the course description. Questions? Contact [email protected]
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2024 Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Two
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 5 May
Teacher: Erika Berland
This series of three weekends is designed to help meditation practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors (MIs) and support them in cultivating skills to assist others.
2024 Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Three
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 23 June
Teachers: Janet Solyntjes & Elaine Yuen
This series of three weekends is designed to help meditation practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors (MIs) and support them in cultivating skills to assist others.
Gathering Drala and Werma: A Weekend Werma Retreat
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 15 September
Teacher: Eve Rosenthal
Vajra Politics: The Political Consciousness of the Warrior (OE)
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2030
Join Dr. Julia Sagebien exploring Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s teachings on Vajra Politics.
Meditation Instruction Training
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2033
Teachers: Stephanie Romero & Mark Blumenfeld & Jim Fladmark & Janet Ryvlin & Janet Bronstein & Erika Berland & Emily Bower & Denise Blanc
A course on embodied and trauma informed meditation instruction, belonging, and related topics. For Shambhala Guides and Meditation Instructors for both initial training and continuing education.
Frequently Asked Questions About Courses
How do courses work?
Shambhala Online courses feature recorded talks by senior Shambhala teachers, an online community of participants, and facilitation by experienced course leaders. Over 6 to 8 weeks, course participants view recorded teachings at their convenience, then gather in the online learning environment to discuss, contemplate and engage in exercises aimed at deepening their understanding. New sessions begin every 2 or 3 months.
When do the classes meet?
Our courses are designed to fit with your schedule. The main talks are pre-recorded, so you can view them when convenient. Courses consist of modules that include a main talk, reading assignments, discussion prompts and possibly other assignments. In general, we recommend completing a module each week. This allows you to go through the course with a virtual community, engage in discussions, and learn from each other. Some courses also include a live meeting or two; the timing for live meetings is usually arranged in the first week of the course.