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Monday 7pm - 9pm Tuesday 7pm - 9pm Thursday 7pm - 9pm

Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center

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Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center

Free meditation instruction & sittings. Open to the public. See more Below are our weekly events. All are FREE and open to the public. (Held when enough interest.)

For our full calendar, see our website: http://birmingham.shambhala.org

MONDAYS
7-7:30am - Mindfulness meditation. No instruction.
5:30-6:30pm - 11th Step Sangha
7-8pm - Mindfulness meditation. Free instruction - arrive 10 minutes early.
8:15-9pm - Optional group discussion with themes relating to meditation, mindfulness, Buddhism, etc. TUESDAYS
7-8pm - Mindfulness meditation. Free instruction - arrive 10 minutes early.
8-9pm - Young Adults Group (20's & 30's). WEDNESDAYS
7-7:30am - Mindfulness meditation. No instruction. THURSDAYS
12-1pm - Mindfulness meditation. No instruction.
7-8pm - Mindfulness meditation. Free instruction - arrive 10 minutes early.
8-8:45pm - Guided compassion practice. FRIDAYS
7-7:30am - Mindfulness meditation. No instruction.
5:30-6:30pm - Refuge Recovery

SUNDAYS
10-1pm - Sunday Unplugged (Extended, monthly meditation session. Held the 3rd or 4th Sunday - see website calendar.)
6:30-7:30pm - Refuge Recovery

Those of all spiritual and cultural backgrounds are invited to explore our offerings in the quest to find a mind of compassion, kindness, gentleness and sanity. We offer programs for beginners in meditation as well as experienced practitioners. We don't want finances to keep you from learning about meditation or Buddhism. Therefore, our Generosity Policy applies to most of our "paid" programs, with these options: Pay Full Price, "Pay What You Can" and "Help Someone Else, too" prices. Again, all of the above events are FREE and open to the general public. Want to Donate? http://birmingham.shambhala.org/community/donate/

12/01/2025

BSMC Newsletter: Weekly Update December 1, 2025 -

Rohatsu Sesshin celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment. Come join the extended sit Saturday from noon to 5 PM and from Saturday 9 PM to Sunday 6 AM.

11/24/2025

BSMC Newsletter: Weekly Update November 24, 2025 -

Rohatsu Sesshin celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment. Come join the extended sit Saturday from noon to 5 PM and from Saturday 9 PM to Sunday 6 AM.

11/21/2025

11/17/2025

BSMC Newsletter: Weekly Update November 17, 2025 -

Loraine Locke will be one of the presenters at an interspiritual evening with representatives from several traditions, hosted by the SE Interspiritual Sanctuary and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, November 19, beginning at 6 pm. The event is free, dinner is provided, or you may atte...

11/12/2025

This Weekend!

11/11/2025

This Friday !!!!!!!

11/10/2025

BSMC Newsletter: Weekly Update November 10, 2025 -

In this evening presentation, our visiting teacher, Dr. Gaylon Ferguson, will discuss his latest book, Welcoming Beginner's Mind: Zen and Tibetan Buddhist Wisdom on Experiencing Our True Nature.

11/06/2025

birmingham.shambhala.org

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Birmingham, AL

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Monday	7pm - 9pm
Tuesday	7pm - 9pm
Thursday	7pm - 9pm

Website

http://birmingham.shambhala.org/

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The BSMC is currently closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Online meditation sessions and classes are available. Contact llockeyt99@gmail.com for a list.

For our full calendar, see our website: http://birmingham.shambhala.org Want to Donate? http://birmingham.shambhala.org/community/donate/