This program is currently at capacity, and the wait list is full. Please check out some of our other upcoming programs on the program page.

In preparation, please let us know if you have any accessibility concerns – visual, sound, mobility or sensitivity to incense or chemicals. Please note the meditation hall is on the second floor and is only accessible by walking up a flight of stairs. Unfortunately, we have no way of accommodating wheelchairs at this time.

We are excited to offer this Shambhala Training retreat at no cost! We need as many people as possible cultivating basic sanity in the year ahead – able to respond to challenges with genuineness, vertrouwen, humor and dignity. We ask that you commit to attend the full weekend, and to let us know if your plans change.

Registration is still required so we can prepare for the program. We hope you will join us!

Shambhala Training weekend retreats are grounded in the view that human beings are, in de kern, fundamenteel wakker. We discover this ground through simple yet profound practices of ‘just being’.

Awakening is not about escaping from the world, but rather opening our hearts to our whole experience, instead of pushing it away. Through gentle precision in meditation practice and curiosity about what arises, we bring a light touch of mindfulness and awareness to every aspect of our lives: werk, play, relaties, community.

The retreat provides a path to discover our own authentic being in this complex, moeilijk, maar toch vrolijk en levend, world that we live in.

We don’t need to go somewhere else, or discover something outside ourselves. The first step is giving ourselves the time and opportunity to reconnect with the ground of our human existence — through direct experience of our five senses, the feeling of emotions in our body, even the awareness of thoughts across our minds. Na een tijdje, our practice provides a way to gain strength, develop resilience and to cultivate skillfulness — the Art of Being Human.

Shambhala-trainingsweekend 1 is designed for both new meditators and those looking to reconnect with their meditation practice. The teachers for the weekend will present teachings on how to trust our own experience, and offer instruction in meditation practice and how it impacts our daily lives. In aanvulling, meditation instructors will be on hand to assist participants with one-on-one meetings, small group discussions and guided group meditation.

Zaterdag, Maart 23, 9:00 ben – 5:30 p.m
Zondag, Maart 24, 9:00 ben – 2:00 p.m

This Weekend Includes:

– Begeleide meditatieoefening

– Lively and helpful talks and small group discussions

– The option for one-on-one meditation instruction

– The support of practicing in a community of like-minded people

– A simple vegetarian lunch and snacks

– Concluding Sunday reception

Here is what some past participants have said about Shambhala Training weekends:

“It was a profound experience for me, and I felt very moved by the offerings of the teachers. I left with a deep appreciation of Shambhala and a firm desire to continue the practice.”

“It was not until I left Shambhala and was continuing my walking meditation at the beach that I realized how rooted I felt… In aanvulling, I found the practice of sitting with my eyes open offered me a new lens and a different perspective on the process.”

“The fact that everyone was so deeply connected to the practice, it nourished my sense of well being.”

This program is IN-PERSON at 646 Brookilne Avenue.

Registration Required: Registreer u met een e-mailadres dat u regelmatig controleert. We sturen u belangrijke informatie over het programma per e-mail en willen niet dat u deze mist.

Je ontvangt niet meteen een e-mail. Deelnemers ontvangen binnen de gestelde termijn een bevestigingsmail 24 uren inschrijving, en een bevestigingsmail met ongeveer programmadetails 1 week voordat het programma begint. Soms kunnen e-mails in uw promoties terechtkomen, spam- of junkmap. Het is ook mogelijk dat u zich heeft afgemeld voor e-mails van Shambhala, waardoor u de benodigde e-mails niet kunt ontvangen. Als u de bevestigingsmail niet ontvangt, neem dan contact op met [email protected].

Prijs: Onze standaardprijs is $185 voor het weekend, maar ons voornaamste doel bij het aanbieden van deze fundamentele leringen is om ze toegankelijk te maken voor iedereen die denkt dat dit nuttig zou zijn. We are waiving the price for this program. If you are able, we welcome donations, but none are required or expected.

Payment: We use Paypal to process payments. You can choose to pay through a paypal account (als je er een hebt) or with a credit or debit card. Unfortunately Paypal sometimes disables guest checkout “based on several risk factors” and will prompt you to create an account. If you run into this issue, please email [email protected] to let us know. We hope to find a better solution soon.

Persoonlijke deelname: Please note that masking is now optional. If you are not feeling well for any reason, please stay home and contact us about a refund. Aanvullend, wij vragen u het gebruik van geurproducten te beperken, omdat veel mensen chemische gevoeligheden hebben. Houd er rekening mee dat ons gebouw niet rolstoeltoegankelijk is.

Parking & Transportation: Parking near the Shambhala Center can be limited. We strongly encourage using public transportation and/or carpooling.

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