Welcome to Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver!

Our mission is to create an awake and compassionate society through personal and collective transformation. We offer public meditation sessions and mindfulness training based in the teachings from the Shambhala and Kagyu/Nyingma Buddhist traditions.

We are dedicated to community, learning and spiritual discovery. We are committed to providing a safe place that promotes dignity for people of any background, gender, race, age and ability. See our Care and Conduct Policy here. All are welcome!

We offer in-person and online programs. To visit the Denver Center, we no longer require proof of vaccination for Covid. If you are experiencing any symptoms, please do not attend in person. Masks are optional and welcome.

WINTER IS COMING! Denver Center closures due to inclement weather will be posted here and at the top of the Programs page. We will also email program registrants, so be sure that [email protected] is in your address book.

Blog & Recent News

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    Uses for Daylight

    by Larry Seidl We are about to collectively agree to rearrange the day so that there is more light in the evening. It will be darker in the morning briefly, but in return we’ll enjoy evenings long enough to eat dinner outdoors on nice days in the spring, summer, and into the fall. I tend … Continue 

image of flowers Denver community roomShambhala Center Open House

Please join us for an online introduction to the Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver. Open House includes meditation instruction and information about the practice, study and community events we offer.
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Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Learn more about us

Featured Programs

You Don't Have to Be Afraid of Who You Are (In Person)

March 19th—April 9th

Participants will gain an understanding of the ancient human tendency to evade, withdraw or contract from painful experiences and feelings relating to ourselves and others. Learn specific tools and methods for integrating disowned experiences. Continue »

Open House and Meditation Instruction (In Person)

March 24th

Receive initial guidance in shamatha meditation. Learn about the opportunities for practice and study at the Denver Center. Free and open to the public. Continue »

Black Institutional Racism in CO, A Brief History of Anti-Semitism/Anti-Zionism and US Southern Border Issues (In Person)

April 6th

Please join us for a light breakfast, panel discussion and Q&A. Sponsored by SMCD's Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team (JEDI). Continue »

Begin Here: Meditation for Everyone (In Person)

April 13th

This workshop provides introductory tools and teachings for everyone who is interested in learning how to meditate, regardless of background or belief. With simple instructions and support, meditation practice can become an integral part of our lives. Continue »

Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend One (Online)

April 13th—April 14th

Open to all, this is part of a series of three weekend trainings designed as continuing education for already authorized Meditation Instructors, as well as meditation practitioners who are interested in developing as Meditation Instructors. Continue »