Berkeley Shambhala program and practice sessions are mostly online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some in-person offerings are occurring including Tuesday afternoons and the occasional Saturday. Please review our calendar for details.

Buddhist Studies

Transforming Suffering & Happiness into Enlightenment with Sogan Rinpoche

April 7th

Join us for a day-long program with visiting teacher Sogan Rinpoche who will present lojong (mind training) teachings from the famous text Transforming Suffering and Happiness into Enlightenment by the Third Dodrupchen Tenpe Nyima. Continue »

Awakened Heart: Shambhala Level IV

with Barbara Hirschfeld & Susan Gluck

April 20th—April 21st

With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. We can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness. Continue »