Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation.

Meditation is a personal journey and a path of social transformation. Learn to meditate and naturally grow your confidence, mindful awareness, and compassion.

Weekly Group Meditation

Join us for In-Person meditation gatherings in Burbank, Santa Monica, & Orange County

All our weekly group meditation offerings are donation-based.

New to Meditation?

Starting a meditation practice can be challenging. That’s why Shambhala Los Angeles offers free guided meditation in the beginning of all of public meditation sessions and group gatherings. We also provide online resources for beginners. Our programs and classes are also a great way to support your practice. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates on upcoming programs.

Community Affinity Groups

Shambhala Los Angeles has several Community Meditation Groups that meet on a regular basis both in-person and online to support both practice and sense of community. All are welcome regardless of meditation experience.

About Our Community

Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles is a non-profit organization self-organized by its active community and members. Since 1971 SMCLA has offered a rich array of ongoing meditation programs free to the public with no prior meditation experience required to attend. Donors like you make it all possible. Shambhala Los Angeles is a charter affiliate of Shambhala Global Services.

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Upcoming Programs

Contemplative Creativity Lab: Open Studio

June 8th

Open Studio is an opportunity to arrive for yourself to explore your own creative process and rejuvenate your mind. Continue »

Discovering Wisdom Amid Chaos: An Introduction to Contemplative Psychology

with Melissa Moore & Carolyn Sykes

June 15th—June 16th

This two-day workshop will take a deep dive into the transformative power of the heart: a power great enough to transmute anger into clear seeing, jealousy and envy into engaged social action, poverty into generosity, greed and passion into discernment, a Continue »

Before I Die: The Lost Art of Grief

June 15th

We invite you to participate in an ongoing discussion about death and dying. Each month we will have an opportunity to explore our relationship to various aspects of death and dying through explorations of specific topics presented by guest speakers. Continue »

Learn to Meditate (In-Person)

June 20th

This introduction to mindfulness meditation is ideal for beginners, as well as anyone looking to refresh their understanding of meditation practice. “What It Is, What It Isn’t, How to Do It and Keep Doing It” Continue »

Transforming Difficult Emotions into the Path of Awakening

June 22nd

Shambhala Los Angeles is delighted to welcome Venerable Tulku Damchö Rinpoche! In this special public talk, Rinpoche will discuss how we can work with and transform our difficult emotions into the Path of Awakening. Continue »