Welcome!
For over twenty years, the Madison Shambhala Center has provided space and support for following a path of meditation. Our mission is to cultivate the worthiness, wisdom, and compassion of individuals and society based on the inherent goodness of humanity and the natural world. We offer meditation instruction, group meditation sessions, and classes on core Buddhist and Shambhala teachings.
Heart of Recovery
In-person Heart of Recovery meetings are held at the Shambhala Center of Madison every Sunday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Learn more.
Sunday Morning Sitting (in person)
10am – 12noon
Group meditation practice that includes sitting and walking meditation. All are warmly invited. Meditation instruction is available on request, during the session. Please contact us to arrange this.
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Upcoming Madison Programs
The Life of the Buddha and the Essence of the Path
with Renee Cannizzo
May 22nd—June 26th
Please join us for this six week course that tells the story of the Buddha’s life and his essential teachings. Continue »
Madison Shambhala Center Book Club
with Renee Cannizzo
June 1st—June 15th
Open to all, we meet on or around the third Saturday of every month to discuss a chapter in a selected book. We are currently reading The Essence of Buddhism, by Traleg Kyabgon. Continue »
The Heart of Meditation: Community Practice and Study Day
with Mark Blumenfeld
June 2nd
This full day retreat is ideal for understanding how we bring the insight from our meditation practice more fully into our life and the world around us. It is open to both new and experienced meditators. No prerequisites are necessary. Continue »
Spring Cleaning Day
with Kathy Faas
June 8th
Please join us for our annual spring cleaning day. Continue »
