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Welcome to the Halifax Shambhala Centre

Here at our local Halifax Shambhala Centre, we are committed to offering teachings on meditation with the view of fundamental worthiness and goodness.  All are welcome!

Mission Statement

NEWS – The Halifax Shambhala Centre is closed to the public May 29 to June 4 for a special event.

Please join us for Open Sitting – Sundays, starting at 9am!

We have a delightful group of volunteers at our reception desk, who aim to be here to welcome you for self-directed practice, Monday through Friday from noon until 3pm. If our flags are out, come on in!

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The Art of Being Human: Introduction to Meditation

Weekend of June 7th to 9th

Through the practice of meditation, we discover a way to work with our thoughts and connect to the present moment. In this moment, we can discover a feeling of unconditional goodness.
 
Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. 
 
This weekend is the first of five Shambhala Training levels.  This program includes meditation instruction, talks, periods of meditation practice, and discussion. 
 
Everyone is welcome. 

Friday, June 7th, 7-9 pm;
Saturday, June 8th, 9 am-noon and 2-5 pm;
& Sunday, June 9th, 9am-noon

This program is by donation.  Please pay what works for you. 
Learn more and register here.  

Featured Programs and Events (more »)

Spend 2024 with Pema Chödrön

January 7th—October 13th

Join us in person for 4 live video calls with beloved Buddhist author and teacher, Pema Chödrön over the course of the year. During these 75-minute calls, Pema will take questions from people around the world. Continue »

Monthly New Moon Sadhana of Mahamudra

January 11th—December 1st

This practice will be offered both in-person at either the HSC or KCCL, as well as, online on Ocean. Continue »

Melodies in the Mirror

June 5th

Melodies in the Mirror: A concert with piper, Andrew Forbes, accompanied by Jude Pelley Continue »

The Art of Being Human: Introduction to Meditation

June 7th—June 9th

This introductory program includes meditation instruction, talks, periods of meditation practice, and discussion. Everyone welcome. Continue »

Zen Mind Beginner's Mind - Book Study

June 19th—July 24th

A six week facilitated study of the classic Suzuki Roshi text: Zen Mind Beginner's Mind beginning June 19th. Continue »

 

Ongoing Events

 

 

Updates from the Centre

  • Spring 2024 Director Newsletter

    May 5, 2024 by Christopher Morel

      Solar Eclipse 2024 Spring has come around once again…. as it tends to do following winter.  Cycles continue.  The sun rises and sets… and sometimes seems to disappear momentarily.  And so it is with our Community.  The light is returning.  We have, once again, found the inspiration to offer meditation and profound teachings to … Continue →

  • Winter Director Newsletter

    February 1, 2024 by Christopher Morel

    Welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon   Wood symbolizes humanity’s aspiration for growth, vision, creativity, and flexibility.  The Dragon represents power, generosity, and compassion.   THERE IS NO THEY “We are the ones we have been waiting for.” Change just keeps happening.  It seems one cannot hold onto anything at all!  But is it … Continue →

 

About Us

The Halifax Shambhala Centre is part of international community of urban and rural meditation centres, offering public meditation, a curriculum of Shambhala Buddhist teachings, and a variety of educational, artistic, cultural, family and community activities that help people of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humour.  More »