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Welcome to Shambhala. You have found a place to rest your mind and make friends with being human.
The Silicon Valley Shambhala Center is part of an international community of meditation centers founded by Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and led by his son and lineage holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
We offer a friendly, uplifted environment in which to explore meditation and the qualities it can bring to your life. Our center offers free meditation instruction and a well-defined path of practice and study. All our offerings are meant to help people of every description awaken their innate wisdom, compassion and sense of humor.
Our community includes people of all ages and walks of life. We invite you to join us in this journey of discovery.
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Upcoming Programs: Harvest of Peace
Sep 21 / 9:00 AM - Sep 21 / 12:00 PM Harvest of Peace, held around the time of the autumn equinox, is an opportunity for local communities to gather, hear teachings by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, and celebrate the riches of our local cultures and heritage. more info
How the Mind Works: Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
Sep 21 / 2:00 PM - Oct 19 / 3:30 PM In the Buddhist tradition of meditation, the goal is to wake up, and to help others to stop stumbling around in the dark. To do this, it is essential to understand how the mind works, and the ways in which we normally create confusion. more info
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