What we’re about
Welcome to Shambhala! We are a community of meditators all across the greater Los Angeles area. We gather throughout the week to practice meditation, offer instruction to beginners, discuss and contemplate the practice, and celebrate the natural, awake sanity within us.
Go to la.shambhala.org to see all of our current groups, classes and offerings... All are welcome!
WHAT IS MEDITATION?
Meditation is a practice that anyone can do. It is based on the radical idea that the natural state of the mind is not scattered, nervous, and confused, but rather calm, creative, and clear. Practicing regularly provides a way to settle into this natural state more often. At the Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles, we begin by training in shamatha or mindfulness meditation. This foundational technique allows you to tune into the present moment, at home, at work, or wherever you go in your day to day life.
"We have to know what we mean by meditation at all. Sometimes we use the word to mean emptying out or letting go. Sometimes we mean relaxation. However, the point of meditation practice is actually to rediscover our hidden neurosis and our hidden sanity at the same time." ― Chögyam Trungpa
ABOUT OUR CENTERS
Shambhala Meditation Center is a non-profit global organization with an open door policy. All are welcome to come and go as you wish. Meditation instruction is provided free of charge by our trained meditation instructors. Please visit us at our new locations during Open Meditation times, or online during our online programs.
See our website for more info! http://la.shambhala.org
We are currently meeting in-person at two locations for Meditation, open to the public:
(Every Sunday, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Shambhala Meditation Center
4200 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
There is ample street parking.
and,
(1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays, 2:30 - 5:30pm)
Quaker Meeting House
1440 Harvard St · Santa Monica, CA
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Established in 1971, the Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles is part of a global community of meditation and retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Featured event
Awakened Heart - Meditation & Compassion Winter Retreat
As the year comes to a close, take time to rest your mind and open your heart in a supportive community of practice.
This retreat is based on the traditional Tibetan Lojong teachings—timeless instructions for awakening our hearts and meeting life with compassion. These simple yet profound practices can help us work skillfully with difficult moments and transform how we relate to ourselves and others. They gently shift our perspective, showing us how to engage with the world's challenges and suffering with openness, clarity, and care—right on the spot.
Join for a single day or for the entire 4-day retreat. Plan to attend the whole day(s) for which you register.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR RETREAT
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EACH DAY WILL INCLUDE:
- Meditation Instruction
- Mindfulness/Awareness Sitting Practice
- Walking Meditation
- Guided Contemplations
- Tonglen (Sending and Taking) Practice
- Dharma Talks
- Group Discussions
- Gentle Movement Exercises
The final day will conclude with a joyful celebration as we dedicate our practice and welcome the new year.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS RETREAT:
Everyone is welcome! There are no prerequisites to attend. No prior experience with meditation required.
Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers a welcoming space to deepen your practice and connect with others on the path.
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Cost of Retreat
Cost: $45 per day | $150 for all 4 days
No one turned away due to lack of funds.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR RETREAT
Upcoming events
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BIPOC Meditation Social
Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles, 4200 Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA, USJoining Mindfulness in Action – People of Color, Plenty of Colors.
Come together with people from all walks of life to slow down, listen deeply, and truly see one another. In this shared space, we dissolve the walls that separate us and open to connection, understanding, and compassion.
Through mindful presence, sitting meditation, art and movement expression and shared experience, we weave a rich tapestry of cultures, wisdom, and heart — creating together a more vibrant and harmonious way of living.
Join us for light refreshments, socializing and meditation practice. Meditation instruction available.
We welcome meditators of color to practice together in an open and supportive community.
This event is being offered by the Shambhala Los Angeles Center in Burbank.
Visit our website for info:
https://la.shambhala.org/people-of-color-meditation-group/1 attendee
Past events
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