Shambhala Training

Shambhala Training is a series of weekend contemplative workshops, suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. The simple and profound technique of working with mindfulness and awareness is the basis of a secular path of meditation, which can benefit people of any spiritual tradition and way of life.

The sequential program includes the study and practice of Shambhala warriorship- a path of nonaggression born from the bravery and gentleness of meeting our world without bias or judgment. This path shows how to take the challenges of daily life in our modern society as opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action.

The Shambhala Training weekends consist of thorough instruction in meditation, the practice of sitting and walking meditation in a group setting, one-on-one interviews to clarify questions, discussion groups and talks by a senior teacher.

Heart of Warriorship

A five weekend introduction to the view of Shambhala warriorship cultivating mindfulness awareness in everyday life through meditation.

TRACK 1: Fall/Winter 2008
Level I: The Heart of the Warrior and/or
August 22–24
Level I: People of Color
October 17-19
Level II: Warrior in the World
October 3-5
Level III: Warrior in the World
2 weekends: November 7/8 and November 15/16
Level IV: Awakened Heart
January 9-11, 2009
Level V: Open Sky
February 27-29, 2009

TRACK 2: Winter/Spring
Level I
January 23-25 2009
Level II
March 6-8 2009
Level III (2 weekend)
April 10, 11 & 18, 19, 2009

Sacred Path
For students who have completed the Heart of Warriorship program

Great Eastern Sun Sept.6-7 S.F
Windhorse Sept. 26-28 BSC
Drala Oct. 24-26 Sonoma Mountain
Meek Dec. 12-14 Davis
Perky Feb. 6-8
Outrageous & Inscrutable: March 27-29 BSC
Golden Key May 29-31 BSC

Tuition
$150 for all weekends, $90 for full-time students. Level III (2 weekends) $250, $165 for full-time students. $40 materials fee for Windhorse, $25 materials fee for Perky and Meek and $35 materials fee for Golden Key. The cost to repeat any level is $40. Credit Cards are accepted. Limited financial assistance based on need

Please click here to navigate to the Norcal Shambhala Website. Click here for the Berkeley Shambhala Training schedule.

Note: Shambhala training weekends are offered by a small but dedicated group of volunteers! If you've contacted us, or registered and haven't heard back, please don't worry. You will be admitted to the weekend you're planning to attend. See general information for more details.

Learn more about meditation and buddhism at shambhala.org

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Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center
2288 Fulton St. Ste 202, Berkeley,  CA 94704
Tel. (510) 841-3242    Email: shambhalaberkeley@gmail.com