Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre

Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre OSMC hosts open sittings on Sunday mornings, as well as regular classes and courses in person and online.

Stop by suite 103 at 404 McArthur Ave on the first Wednesday of every month (doors 6:30pm) for our free Learn To Meditate class. The Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre offers meditation instruction, practice and study in the tradition of Shambhala Buddhism. Join us for an open sitting on Tuesday evening or Sunday afternoon. Or drop in for our free Learn to Meditate class on the first Wednesday evening of every month. Check out our month at a glance calendar here:
https://ottawa.shambhala.org/monthly-calendar/

"The more you just try to get it your way, the less you feel at home."~ Pema Chödrön
09/12/2025

"The more you just try to get it your way, the less you feel at home."

~ Pema Chödrön

TONIGHT at 7:00pmJoin us at the Shambhala Centre (404 McArthur Ave, Suite 103) for Public Meditation Practice on the SEC...
09/11/2025

TONIGHT at 7:00pm

Join us at the Shambhala Centre (404 McArthur Ave, Suite 103) for Public Meditation Practice on the SECOND THURSDAY (new date) of every month!

All are welcome to join us, in person, for a mix of sitting and walking meditation.

The meditation session takes place during one period of 30 minutes and one period of 20 minutes, interspersed with a walking meditation. Open to the public.

No meditation experience is required but please note: Meditation instruction will not be provided.




Ce soir !Initiantion à la méditation (bilingue)19h00 - 20h30404 ave McArthur - salle 103Mieux se connaître. Être présent...
09/10/2025

Ce soir !

Initiantion à la méditation (bilingue)
19h00 - 20h30
404 ave McArthur - salle 103

Mieux se connaître. Être présent dans notre quotidien. Apercevoir la paix et la tranquillité. Beaucoup d’entre nous y aspirent. La méditation de pleine conscience peut nous y mener. Cette pratique, simple mais transformatrice, est facile à apprendre.
Soignez des nôtres et apprenez la méditation à notre Centre situé au 404 avenue McArthur. Aucune inscription n’est requise.

L’initiation à la méditation est gratuite, toutefois vos dons seront les bienvenus.
Donné en français et anglais par nos enseignants formés, ce cours de méditation élémentaire s'adresse aux débutant-e-s, ainsi qu'à tous ceux et celles qui souhaitent rafraîchir leurs connaissances de la méditation.

Les portes ouvrent à 18 h 30 et seront fermées (et verrouillées) à 18 h 55. Vous êtes donc priés d'arriver à l'avance. Il est possible de se garer dans le stationnement à l'arrière du bâtiment ou à l’avant, ou encore de prendre l'autobus no 14 jusqu'à l’arrêt McArthur et Moorvale/De l'église.

~*~

Tonight!

Learn to Meditate (Bilingual)
7:00pm - 8:30pm
404 McArthur Ave - Suite 103

Most of us would appreciate more peace and harmony in our lives. Mindfulness meditation is an excellent way to begin. The simple yet profound practice of meditation is easy to learn.

Taught in French and English by our qualified instructors, this basic meditation class is for beginners, as well as anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of the meditation technique.

Bilingual Learn to Meditate is free, however your donations are welcome.
Doors open at 6:30pm, and close (and lock) at 6:55pm, so please remember to arrive early. There is some parking available in the rear lot, on site, or you can take bus #14 to McArthur and Moorvale/De L’église.

Shambhala Celebrates the Autumn Equinox with our Harvest of Peace!Join us on Sunday, September 21, at 10am for meditatio...
09/09/2025

Shambhala Celebrates the Autumn Equinox with our Harvest of Peace!

Join us on Sunday, September 21, at 10am for meditation practice, followed by a short talk on the legends and ancestors of Shambhala, and potluck feast and music.

Bring a dish to share (no nuts or seeds, including tahini and sesame oil, please, due to allergies in the Sangha) and your family and friends!

Bring a musical instrument if you've got one, and share a tune or two. Poetry, dance pieces, and toasts also welcome!

All are welcome!

Ottawa Shambhala Centre's Buddhist chaplaincy at Carleton UniversityGuided meditation & guidance available to students, ...
09/08/2025

Ottawa Shambhala Centre's Buddhist chaplaincy at Carleton University

Guided meditation & guidance available to students, faculty, & staff of Carleton University (Official). On-site at the Carleton University Spirituality Centre (tunnels @ the Patterson/Tory junction)

Mondays, 12:00pm-12:30pm

Shambhala Buddhism has three Sadhana practices that are typically done at the full moon. You can chant these mantras as ...
09/07/2025

Shambhala Buddhism has three Sadhana practices that are typically done at the full moon. You can chant these mantras as you meditate:

White Tara Sadhana:
"Om tare tuttare ture svaha"

The Shambhala Sadhana:
"All beings are basically good, all beings are basically wise, all beings are basically kind, all beings are basically strong"

The Sadhana of Mahamudra:
"Hūṃ Hūṃ Hūṃ"

"Moon’s mirrorseen on a balmy autumn nightNew Year for the eyes"~Matsuo Basho
09/07/2025

"Moon’s mirror
seen on a balmy autumn night
New Year for the eyes"

~Matsuo Basho

Join us this morning for our weekly Sunday SittingSuite 103 at Heartwood HouseStarts at 10am (doors at 9:30)Use the door...
09/07/2025

Join us this morning for our weekly Sunday Sitting
Suite 103 at Heartwood House
Starts at 10am (doors at 9:30)
Use the door at 404 McArthur Ave

We'll meditate for an hour, then enjoy tea and conversation.
Kids welcome!

Doors lock at 9:55am, so please arrive early.

"The truth you believe and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new."~ Pema Chödrön
09/06/2025

"The truth you believe and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new."

~ Pema Chödrön

"Meditation practice is not about later, when you get it all together and you’re this person you really respect."~ Pema ...
09/04/2025

"Meditation practice is not about later, when you get it all together and you’re this person you really respect."

~ Pema Chödrön

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404 McArthur Avenue/Suite 103
Ottawa, ON
K1K1G8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7pm - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30am
7pm - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

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