Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre We are a small (volunteer-operated) Shambhala Meditation Centre situated in beautiful Nelson. Actively, we have about 40 unique and wonderful members.

Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation. The Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre is part of an international community of meditation centres founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and now led by his son and lineage holder Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our Centre, located in Nelson, British Columbia, offers free meditation instruction, an integrated Shambhala Buddhist curriculum calle

d The Way of Shambhala, a range of community activities and more—all meant to help people of all kinds awaken their innate wisdom, compassion and sense of delight. We invite you to join us in celebrating this journey of discovery.

Western culture often presents Buddhists as people who are always calm, always in a good mood, and generally happy go lu...
03/17/2026

Western culture often presents Buddhists as people who are always calm, always in a good mood, and generally happy go lucky.
Hmmm…reality check. Real is raw and messy., that’s why “just sitting “ encourages us to stay present no matter what arises in the weather of day to day living.

Head in the sky. ….. Feet on the ground Slowly, slowly one step at a time All accomplishing Wisdom
03/16/2026

Head in the sky. ….. Feet on the ground
Slowly, slowly one step at a time
All accomplishing Wisdom

Meditation; The Silent Revolution
01/18/2026

Meditation; The Silent Revolution

Join me for this four week series at The Kootenay Shambhala Centre! We will apply the Dharma teachings of the Four Found...
11/03/2025

Join me for this four week series at The Kootenay Shambhala Centre! We will apply the Dharma teachings of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness to Movement, writing, collage, sumi brush, Ikebana over the four Saturdays.
Our development of "talent" for art making will be in training in authentic presence. Meditation in short sessions. No experience is necessary.

This is an ongoing offering beginning (contrary to the poster!) Oct 30th...every Thursday 1-2 p.m. No experience is n...
10/27/2025

This is an ongoing offering beginning (contrary to the poster!) Oct 30th...every Thursday 1-2 p.m. No experience is necessary...go to nelson.shambhala.org for more information

Holding space for all that can wake us up…gently or love with teeth, commitment to open no matter what. October collage…...
10/14/2025

Holding space for all that can wake us up…gently or love with teeth, commitment to open no matter what. October collage…Lynn Dragone

10/03/2025

Is meditation for me🤔? What does buddhism have to say about the current world situation🙄? We asked our beloved & wise teacher...check out the video! She's coming to Nelson Oct 17 &18th her thoughts... we're just so lucky😃.

09/24/2025

Ever heard of a ONE day buddhist retreat?! Here's Dawn telling us why that's a good idea...and we make it a reality on Saturday October 18th! Join our visiting buddhist teacher Susan Gillis Chapman LIVE at the Shambhala Centre on Stanley St.

Everyone welcome! Register online, sliding scale $10 - $50.

Registration Link:
https://nelson.shambhala.org/registration/?action=form&id=813288&utm_source=

09/23/2025

Have you ever wished Buddhist teachings felt more practical?

Join us October 17 & 18 in Nelson for a Friday evening talk and one-day retreat with Susan Chapman.

Wait. Not sure if any of these events are for you?
▶ Cam tells us what to expect

➡️ Details in the event page.

09/17/2025

Save the Date!
On October 17 & 18, visiting Buddhist teacher Susan Gillis Chapman will be in Nelson for a Friday evening talk and a one-day retreat. We’re so excited to welcome her!

🎥 Here’s what one of her students shares about learning with her

Come experience these teachings for yourself — everyone is welcome.
Check the event page for details.

Gate…… appreciate the space between The past and the future Today! Now!Breathing in the Gate
02/27/2025

Gate…… appreciate the space between
The past and the future Today! Now!
Breathing in the Gate

Truth Medicine
02/26/2025

Truth Medicine

Address

812 Stanley St
Nelson, BC
V1L1N7

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 9pm
Tuesday 7pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 1pm
Sunday 8:45am - 11am

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