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The Minneapolis Shambhala Center provides a spiritual journey of training on the Shambhala Buddhist path. We present practice/study programs developed by root teachers Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, as well as their senior students.

For more information on classes offered at the Center, please go to

Ongoing Weekly Classes and Upcoming Classes in the Buddhist Study pages.

For information on on-going practice opportunities,  please go to Ongoing Weekly Practice and Ongoing Monthly Practice in the Meditation pages.



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Introduction to Meditation
with Kimberley Lueck
September 11th
This three-hour program is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn about meditation and how to meditate, as well as for experienced meditators who are interested in refreshing their practice. More
Way of Shambhala: Joy in Everyday Life
with Candlin Dobbs
September 14th - October 12th
In this five-week evening course, we explore the Buddhist teachings on intelligent compassion toward others, and through these, we begin to discover the joy of discipline, health and bravery. More
The Sacred Path: Drala
with Janet Solyntjes
September 24th - September 26th
Through exploring the depth of perception, one engages the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world. Completion of the Windhorse course is required for this weekend intensive program. More
Introduction to Meditation
with Patrick Dallas
October 2nd
This three-hour program is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn about meditation and how to meditate, as well as for experienced meditators who are interested in refreshing their practice. More
Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart
with Patrick Dallas
October 29th - October 31st
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. More
Introduction to Meditation
with Kimberley Lueck
November 6th
This three-hour program is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn about meditation and how to meditate, as well as for experienced meditators who are interested in refreshing their practice. More
Way of Shambhala: Fearlessness in Everyday Life
November 9th - December 7th
This five-week evening course mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings of emptiness and clear seeing, our meditation opens to groundlessness, uncertainty and creativity. More
The Sacred Path: Meek/Perky
November 12th - November 14th
The four dignities are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. Completion of the "Drala" course is a prerequisite to this intensive weekend program. More
The Sacred Path: Outrageous & Inscrutable
January 21st - January 23rd (2011)
These fruitional dignities refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior who is no longer afraid of making mistakes. Completion of the Meek & Perky programs is required for this weekend intensive course. More
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
February 11th - February 13th (2011)
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind-- a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. Completion of Shambhala Training Level IV is a prerequisite to this weekend intensi More
The Way of Shambhala: Wisdom in Everyday Life
March 8th - April 5th (2011)
This five-week evening course series looks at the qualities of a master warrior whose vastness of mind and skills in enriching the world are fully manifested. This course follows the Fearlessness in Everyday Life series. More
The Sacred Path: Golden Key
April 22nd - April 24th (2011)
This program teaches the practice of enriching presence-- the ability to instantly sense the inner wealth within oneself, phenomena, and the natural world. Golden Key is the final course in the Sacred Path program, and is offered in a weekend intensive f More

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Shambhala Center of Minneapolis
2931 Grand Street NE, Minneapolis,  MN 55418
Tel. (612) 331 7737    Email:

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