Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Weekend Retreat

Register here: Shambhala Boston

A Weekend Retreat of Meditation and Discovery

We are delighted to offer this retreat at no cost. In these difficult times, we believe the world needs as many people as possible cultivating their basic sanity—responding to life’s challenges with genuineness, confidence, and dignity.

Deepening the practice of meditation, noticing and learning to work with habitual patterns, helps us discover fearlessness - the birth of warriorship - a warriorship of vulnerability and bravery, not aggression.

This weekend retreat is grounded in the view that when we open up to our own genuineness, we can begin to work directly with our fears. Through tenderness, we can meet life's challenging moments, not with distractions and self-aggression, but with courage and confidence.

Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a personal cocoon of habits to mask vulnerability and fear, habits that trap us and prevent us from experiencing the full potential of our lives.

Through meditation, we begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing Basic Goodness. We discover that all things are workable.

The Weekend Experience

Guided Meditation Instruction: Expert instruction in sitting and walking meditation, for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Lively Talks: Engaging teachings and small group discussions.

Personal Connection: Access to one-on-one meetings with meditation instructors.

Nourishment: Simple vegetarian food is provided, including Saturday lunch, light breakfasts, and tea.

Celebration: We conclude Sunday afternoon with a community reception.

The Heart of Warriorship Path

No previous program or experience is required to sign up.

The Art of Being Human is part of a 5-part series known as the "Heart of Warriorship." In Boston, we have designed the path to be as accessible as possible - you can start with any of our first three retreats: The Art of Being Human, Birth of the Warrior, or Warrior in the World. See more details here.

Schedule & Location

Saturday, March 21: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Sunday, March 22: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Location: 646 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, MA. Please note: Our meditation hall is on the second floor and is accessible only by a flight of stairs. We regret that our historic building is not currently wheelchair accessible.

Our Generosity Based Pricing

Market Value: $225 | Your Contribution: Up to you

We refuse to let a bank balance determine who has access to these teachings. While the cost to host this weekend is $225 per person, no fee is required to attend.

How it works:

The Gift: We offer the trianing freely. We only ask that you commit to the full weekend.

The Practice (Dana): During registration, you are invited to choose a contribution level that reflects your generosity and your financial ability. Whether you pay the full value, a portion, or $0, you are fully welcome. Many participants also choose to make a heart-offering (Dana) at the conclusion of the program.

Paying it Forward: Any contribution you make helps ensure that the next person who walks through our doors has the same opportunity you did.

Read more about our Generosity Policy & Tiered Pricing

Helpful Logistics

Registration: Required so we can prepare your meals and materials.

Email: You will receive a confirmation within 24 hours, and a "More Details" email with final details one week before we begin. (If you don't see it, check your spam/promotions folder and/or ensure you haven't previously unsubscribed from Shambhala emails!)

Payment: We use PayPal. You can use your account or a credit/debit card as a guest. If PayPal gives you any trouble, just email us at info@shambhalaboston.org and we’ll handle it manually.

Environment: We are a scent-free space; please refrain from using perfumes or scented products.