Vancouver Shambhala Centre
About
The Vancouver Shambhala Centre is a Buddhist meditation hub offering mindfulness-awareness meditation instruction and a variety of programs for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Located in Vancouver, it serves as a sanctuary for personal transformation and community connection.
Our Story
The Vancouver Shambhala Centre emerged from a deep yearning for a space where quietude meets community, inspired by the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. It provides a sanctuary for mindfulness and meditation practices, offering tools to discover greater compassion, confidence, wisdom, and joy in daily life. The centre is a volunteer-run, volunteer-funded meditation centre, relying on donations to keep its doors open.
Services
Guided Shambhala Meditation Sessions
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshops
Introductory Meditation Courses
Compassionate Communication Workshops
Personalized Meditation Coaching
Silent Meditation Retreats
Group Meditation Practices
Mindful Movement Classes
Specialties
Classes & sessions
Contentment In Everyday Life
February 26th—March 26thA five-week course exploring mindfulness, meditation, and Shambhala teachings.
Meditating With The Soma (body)
April 18th—April 19thA two-day workshop combining meditation with the body (Soma) and classical stages of resting the mind.
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
May 2nd—May 3rdFoundation program for Shambhala Training, open to newcomers and experienced meditators.
Events
Milarepa Day practice event
March 1stAnnual event reading The Rain of Wisdom aloud.
Nyinthün (all day sitting meditation)
March 21stCommunity meditation from 10 am - 12:30 pm, and 2 - 4:30 pm.
Waking Up in Free Fall: Bringing Heart to the Hardest of Times
March 28th—March 29thWeekend workshop with Susan Chapman on finding heart when things fall apart.
Weekthün - One Week Urban Meditation Retreat
April 20th—April 26thJoin for part or all of a week-long urban meditation retreat.
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Find Us
Vancouver
256 W 7th Ave Unit 208
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1M1
Parking
Metered parking on weekdays available nearby.
Transit
Conveniently located near the Granville Street bus stop.
Walk-in Policy
Walk-ins accepted during open hours.
Contact Information
Additional Information
Languages Spoken
Payment Methods
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator access
Parking
Metered parking on weekdays available nearby.
Transit Access
Conveniently located near the Granville Street bus stop.
Walk-in Policy
Walk-ins accepted during open hours.
Safety Protocols
Enhanced cleaning protocols
Sanitization stations