Welcome
You have found a place to rest your mind and make friends with being human.
The Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre is part of an international community of meditation centres founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and now led by his son and lineage holder Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
Our Centre, located in Nelson, British Columbia, offers free meditation instruction, an integrated Shambhala Buddhist curriculum called The Way of Shambhala, a range of community activities and more—all meant to help people of all kinds awaken their innate wisdom, compassion and sense of delight.
We invite you to join us in celebrating this journey of discovery.
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Introductory Program

Mondays, 7-9:30pm
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Upcoming Programs: Freedom from Within - Forest Meditation Retreat
July 28th - August 5th A week-long meditation retreat is an opportunity to spend some undistracted time with yourself, supported by a community of other practitioners. It is an opportunity to investigate your mind—the source of all joys and sorrows. more info Shambhala Guide Training
October 12th - October 14th Shambhala Guide Training is the first step to becoming a meditation instructor. It is a weekend program that includes meditation practice, talks, discussion groups, and actual experience with mock interviews. more info View more programs
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