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 called 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.

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

To clear away relative mindstream…ahhh
02/26/2025

To clear away relative mindstream…ahhh

To pay homage to…
02/23/2025

To pay homage to…

Yearning Kindness
02/22/2025

Yearning Kindness

Windhorse
02/12/2025

Windhorse

12/15/2024
A seniors group has started on Thursdays at 1 p.m.Explore a variety of ways to strengthen mindful/awareness that can ref...
11/19/2024

A seniors group has started on Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Explore a variety of ways to strengthen mindful/awareness that can reflect into your everyday life.
Body awareness and creative engagement a highlight of each session.
by donation

Creative arrangements with Unplugging into the Present Moment for children and families at the Kootenay Shambhala Saturd...
11/04/2024

Creative arrangements with Unplugging into the Present Moment for children and families at the Kootenay Shambhala Saturday morning program

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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