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From November 25 to December 1, come deepen your practice at our                                  Week Long Meditation Retreat in the City.                                   Click here to learn more >>

The Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre is part of Shambhala, a global community dedicated to building a wise, kind and strong society based on recognizing the innate goodness of all.

We offer free meditation instruction and practice opportunities, a range of programs in the Shambhala tradition, and more. Get to know us at our Monday Night Open House.

Open House

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Learn to meditate, join a discussion, and meet people at our popular Monday Night Open House, 7–9pm. It’s open to all, free, and great for newcomers. Bring your friends! Learn more »

Public Meditation

Meditators

Monday Night Open House | 7–9pm
Tuesday Night Meditation | 7–8pm
Wednesday Noon Meditation | 12–1pm
Friday Noon Meditation | 12–1pm
Sunday Morning Meditation | 9am–12pm

News Blog

  • Will Meditation Make Me Happy?

    Will Meditation Make Me Happy?

    October 26, 2017 by jamesnorthcote

    In this one-minute video, Shastri Russell Rodgers explains what meditation is, and what results from sticking with it. For more from Shastri Rodgers on the Shambhala approach to meditation, see Meditation: Gentle Warriorship (PDF), an introductory pamphlet he created. And watch for more of his videos on our new YouTube channel: Kootenay Shambhala. You can … Continue →