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It is the Shambhala view that every human being has a fundamental nature of goodness. This nature can be cultivated through meditation.

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, following ancient principles, and it can be further developed in daily life, so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society.

10/10/2026

There's still time to get a raffle ticket!

Drawing SUNDAY - and you don't need to be present to win.

Win a beautiful, handcrafted Samadhi Cushion set, or a limited "Great Eastern Sun" canvas tote full of dharma goodies!

10/09/2026

Saturday, October 17 10am-4pm
Link in bio to register or learn more

Is anger bad? Is desire wrong? Is pride a problem? Vajrayana doesn't discard any part of our experience - but works with it fully.

Vajrayana practice recognizes that all energies can be expressed as both wisdom and neurosis. These five distinct energies provide a map of the human experience - highlighting the qualities - both "good" and "bad" - that show up in our personalities, our emotions, and in the world around us.

We'll explore each of the five families:
Vajra, Ratna, Padma, Karma, and Buddha.

We'll get to know their qualities, including their characteristic challenges of anger, pride, desire, jealousy, and ignorance. We'll then explore how each presents an opportunity for cultivating a distinct form of wisdom, and how to practice this intentionally in your meditation practice and in everyday life.

10/08/2026

When our board committed to raise $40,000 this fall, we knew it was an ambitious leap for our lean and primarily volunteer-run organization.

But the lungta of our community is strong! Over the past few weeks, over 70 of you have made the radical choice to invest in real, human community here in Brookline.

And we have now passed our $40,000 Harvest of Peace goal — our largest annual fundraiser ever!

The success of this campaign is a vote of confidence in the future of the Boston Shambhala Center. Because of your generosity, we are well anchored in our community, resilient, and ready to meet the changing neighborhood - keeping our doors open, our programs accessible, and our meditation halls ready for anyone seeking quiet, joy, confidence, and basic goodness in a chaotic world.

To everyone who donated, shared a link, or cheered us on: thank you for investing in real human connection, wakefulness, and community.

09/25/2026

With wind and rain expected, we're moving Saturday's Harvest of Peace celebration into two events: Online gathering tomorrow, 4-5pm, and an in-person celebration at the October 11 Sangha Sunday Potluck.

Check our website for details!

09/22/2026

Celebrate the Autumn Equinox this Saturday, 4-7pm

Come for some or all: Potluck, crafts, song & ceremony. We'll have community updates from the director, followed by our fundraiser and celebration!

Donate through the link in our bio.

Celebration details in the "Upcoming Programs" link in our bio.

09/18/2026

Sunday 11-12, explore family as a place of practice.

No registration required.

Details at www.Boston.Shambhala.org/family-practice

09/16/2026

Most of us approach meditation like a workout- push harder to get more results.

What if it worked the other way around?

Thursdays, 7-8:30p Eastern. Starts September 17 Link in bio to register or learn more.

The Relaxed Mind is a 7 week online course guiding you step by step through progressive meditation practices designed specifically for busy high pressure, modern lives.

Based on the book of the same name by Dza Kilung Rinpoche. Modern Life trains our minds to race, but meditation isn't about stopping your thoughts; it's about changing how you relate to them, and learning to see what's going on behind them.

09/15/2026

Most of us approach meditation like a workout - push harder to get more results. What if it worked the other way around?

Thursdays, 7-8:30p Eastern. Starts September 17
Link in bio to register or learn more.

The Relaxed Mind is a 7 week online course guiding you step by step through progressive meditation practices designed specifically for busy high pressure, modern lives. Based on the book of the same name by Dza Kilung Rinpoche.

Modern Life trains our minds to race, but meditation isn't about stopping your thoughts; it's about changing how you relate to them, and learning to see what's going on behind them.

Has meditation ever felt like work for you?

09/06/2026

A precious opportunity to study the essence of the Mahayana view with living master Dza Kilung Rinpoche!

In-person and online | 10am - 4pm, October 31
Registration and link in bio

The Mahayana view invites us to look beyond individual concerns and discover a vast, interconnected perspective on our lives. While concepts like interdependence and emptiness can feel abstract, studying them alongside a seasoned teacher brings these profound ideas down to earth.

Address

646 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA
02445

Opening Hours

Monday	7pm - 9pm
Wednesday	7pm - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16177341498

Website

http://www.shambhalaboston.org/

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