It is the Shambhala view that every human being has a fundamental nature of goodness, warmth and intelligence. This nature can be cultivated through meditation so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society.
Meditation is at the heart of all programs offered at the Shambhala Center. Slow down, take a breath, and develop more appreciation for yourself and the world.
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What to Expect at the Shambhala Center
The Shambhala Center welcomes you to a range of programs and events, including:
- Contemplative weekend/evening classes and meditation retreats
- Individual instruction in meditation by trained and authorized meditation instructors
- Local Community Enrichment events
- Open Sitting meditation session on Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 PM
- Café Shambhala every Saturday, 10 AM – Noon
- Many opportunities to volunteer your energy and inspiration
Mill & Max Contemplative Arts Gallery
The Shambhala Center of Lexington is delighted to provide a home for the contemplative arts. This includes visual arts, music, poetry and movement.
Andrew Wilder’s concert on YouTube
Article in the Chevy Chaser about our new beginnings, and one on Tips for Mindfulness
Featured Programs
Children's Day / Winter Solstice Open House
December 15th
Winter Retreat
with Shastri Shelley Heinz
January 5th—January 11th (2020)
Children's Yoga and Mindfulness ages 7-12
January 19th (2020)
Yoga and Mindfulness for Teens ages 13-16
January 19th (2020)
Children's Yoga and Mindfulness ages 7-12
February 16th (2020)
New to Shambhala?
Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community. More →
Just starting to meditate?
A simple way to begin is to attend our Tuesday night or Saturday morning sitting meditation sessions. On Tuesday night, there is open meditation from 7 – 8:30 pm, and there is always an instructor available to provide initial meditation instruction. More →
Do you live in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area?
Several of our members do, and have formed a practice group. It meets weekly on Tuesday nights. For more information, see our Cincinnati Group page.
Sangha Members – For information and help in dealing with current events in Shambhala, please see our Current Events page.
Looking for a retreat spot nearby? Please see this Ziji Tiny Retreats page for a place to stay while in Lexington and information on a tiny retreat cabin.
