What we’re about
The Bangkok Shambhala Meditation Group is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and further developed by his son and lineage holder Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. We offer basic meditation classes, free meditation instruction, a curriculum of Buddhist studies and Shambhala Training—a progressive series of weekend workshops that help students develop a personal meditation practice in order to engage more fully and compassionately in the world. We also provide opportunities for communal gatherings, celebrations, and events. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help people of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.
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Café Shambhala: Reading & Meditation
Bangkok Shambhala Meditation Center, 79 Sukhumvit Soi 23, Watthana, Kr, THJoin us for a meditation, reading and discussion class every Wednesday evening from 6:30pm - 8pm. Join by Google Meet or attend the class in person at the Shambhala Center.
This weekly event includes group meditation, followed by reading of a chapter from the current book, followed by group discussion on the material, plus refreshments and social time at the end.
Readings and discussions are based on the book, "The Art of Power" by Thích Nhất Hạnh. "Power is good for one thing to increase our happiness and the happiness of others. Being peaceful and happy is the most important thing in our lives and yet most of the time we suffer, we run after our cravings, we look to the past or the future for our happiness." Turning our conventional understanding of power on its head, world-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and national bestselling author Thích Nhất Hạnh reveals how true power comes from within. What we seek, we already have. Whether we want it or not, power remains one of the central issues in all of our lives. Every day, each of us exercises power in many ways, and our every act subtly affects the world we live in. This struggle for control and authority permeates every aspect of our private and public lives, preventing us from attaining true happiness. The me-first mentality in our culture seeps unnoticed into our decisions and choices. Our bottom-line approach to getting ahead may be most visible in the business world, but the stress, fear, and anxiety it causes are being felt by people in all walks of life. With colorful anecdotes, precise language, and concrete practices, Thich Nhat Hanh illustrates how the current understanding of power leads us on a never-ending search for external markers like job title or salary. The Art of Power boldly challenges our assumptions and teaches each of us how to access the true power that is within our grasp."
This is a drop-in class. No previous attendance, registration, or fee is required. Donations are always appreciated, but not mandatory.
Suggested Donation 100 Baht (minimum). The Bangkok Shambhala Center (which is a Thai non-profit Association) remains open because of the ongoing generosity of our members and program participants. Please be generous.
Join the class by Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/ryj-qvkf-jrt), or attend the class in person at the Shambhala Center.
Donations by bank transfer can be sent to our account:
Shambhala Mandala Association
Bangkok Bank, Silom Branch
Account #: 118-327-3182
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HOW TO GET HERE: We are located in Young Place Plaza on Soi Sukhumvit 23. Under the big sign for Young Place, we are in the green-painted building immediately to the left. Go up the stairs to the lobby and turn left to find the elevator. Hit the button for the 3rd floor, and our suite will be visible to the left, #118/79.
You can tell taxis and motorbikes to go to Young Place on Soi 23. From the Asok BTS and the Sukhumvit MRT stations, a motorbike costs about 30 baht, or about a 15-minute walk.
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Holiday Season Meditation Retreat - Day 1
Shambhala Center at Young Place, 118/79 Young Place, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 3rd Floor, Bangkok, al, THDates:
Friday 26 December 2025 (09:30 -17:30)
Saturday 27 December 2025 (09:30 -17:30)
Sunday 28 December 2025 (09:30 -17:30)
Teacher : Jamie Reinhardt
This three-day retreat is a rare opportunity to practice meditation in a supportive group setting. Come away with inspiration for a calm and refreshed new year! December 26th - 28th, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm each day (with a break for lunch).
[Register here](Register here)
Join us for a meditation retreat (In an air-conditioned room), right in the heart of Bangkok. This is a wonderful opportunity to meditate in a supportive group setting, deepen your meditation practice, and meet fellow practitioners!
What Do You Need To Know?
- This is a non-residential meditation retreat (no lodging provided).
- Meditation instruction will be provided for anyone who would like instructions.
- This will be a mostly silent combination of sitting and walking meditation.
- A dharma talk or reading will be given each day.
- Wear comfortable clothing (no special clothing required).
- There will be a tea break in the afternoons each day.
- Meditation cushions and chairs will be provided.
- All instructions and talks will be in English.
The main practice will be Shamatha/Vipashyana (mindfulness/awareness) sitting meditation practice as taught in this lineage. Periods of sitting meditation will be interspersed with periods of walking meditation, shamatha yoga, dharma talks, readings, contemplation and loving kindness practice.
Open to meditation practitioners of any tradition, we welcome both newcomers and familiar faces. No previous experience needed. Beginning, intermediate and advanced practitioners are all welcome to attend. You're welcome to join for a day, or two, or all three... whatever works for you. However, we ask everyone who'd like to join to please commit to full day(s).
The meditation instructor, Jamie Reinhardt has been a meditation practitioner since 1993, and a practitioner of ashtanga yoga since 1997. In 2005 he became a meditation instructor in the Shambhala lineage. He has lived in Thailand for 18 years, where he runs an export business selling meditation and yoga products. He founded the Bangkok Shambhala group in 2007, and volunteers there to this day, as the resident meditation instructor & director of the center. He has three sons, and in his spare time he enjoys dancing, and cycling.
The suggested donation is 500 Baht - 1000 Baht per day. Our aim is to make sure everyone who wants to attend the retreat can attend, so please donate generously, according to your ability. Please register by clicking on the link below.
[Register here](Register here)
The Bangkok Shambhala Center (which is a Thai non-profit Association) remains open because of the ongoing generosity of our members and program participants. Thanks in advance for your participation and support!3 attendeesHoliday Season Meditation Retreat - Day 2
Shambhala Center at Young Place, 118/79 Young Place, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 3rd Floor, Bangkok, al, THDates:
Friday 26 December 2025 (09:30 -17:30)
Saturday 27 December 2025 (09:30 -17:30)
Sunday 28 December 2025 (09:30 -17:30)
Teacher : Jamie Reinhardt
This three-day retreat is a rare opportunity to practice meditation in a supportive group setting. Come away with inspiration for a calm and refreshed new year! December 26th - 28th, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm each day (with a break for lunch).
Register here
Join us for a meditation retreat (In an air-conditioned room), right in the heart of Bangkok. This is a wonderful opportunity to meditate in a supportive group setting, deepen your meditation practice, and meet fellow practitioners!
What Do You Need To Know?
- This is a non-residential meditation retreat (no lodging provided).
- Meditation instruction will be provided for anyone who would like instructions.
- This will be a mostly silent combination of sitting and walking meditation.
- A dharma talk or reading will be given each day.
- Wear comfortable clothing (no special clothing required).
- There will be a tea break in the afternoons each day.
- Meditation cushions and chairs will be provided.
- All instructions and talks will be in English.
The main practice will be Shamatha/Vipashyana (mindfulness/awareness) sitting meditation practice as taught in this lineage. Periods of sitting meditation will be interspersed with periods of walking meditation, shamatha yoga, dharma talks, readings, contemplation and loving kindness practice.
Open to meditation practitioners of any tradition, we welcome both newcomers and familiar faces. No previous experience needed. Beginning, intermediate and advanced practitioners are all welcome to attend. You're welcome to join for a day, or two, or all three... whatever works for you. However, we ask everyone who'd like to join to please commit to full day(s).
The meditation instructor, Jamie Reinhardt has been a meditation practitioner since 1993, and a practitioner of ashtanga yoga since 1997. In 2005 he became a meditation instructor in the Shambhala lineage. He has lived in Thailand for 18 years, where he runs an export business selling meditation and yoga products. He founded the Bangkok Shambhala group in 2007, and volunteers there to this day, as the resident meditation instructor & director of the center. He has three sons, and in his spare time he enjoys dancing, and cycling.
The suggested donation is 500 Baht - 1000 Baht per day. Our aim is to make sure everyone who wants to attend the retreat can attend, so please donate generously, according to your ability. Please register by clicking on the link below.
Register here
The Bangkok Shambhala Center (which is a Thai non-profit Association) remains open because of the ongoing generosity of our members and program participants. Thanks in advance for your participation and support!3 attendees
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