Shambhala Chicago Meditation Center

04/08/2026

Taking a mid-day meditation break isn’t lazy—it’s powerful. 🧠✨

Join us online every weekday at 12:15pm CST (link in bio)

Stepping away for even 10 minutes helps reset your mind, reduce stress, and bring your focus back stronger than before. Instead of pushing through burnout, you’re giving your brain space to breathe, process, and recharge.

04/07/2026

🌿 WORLD HEALTH DAY 🙏🏼 is a great day to announce that happy to be offering Qigong 1 & 2 this month at Shambhala Chicago, taught by Sen Gan.

You will complete levels 1 and 2 in one weekend. April 25-26th at Shambhala Chicago.

Teacher Sen Gan has been studying and practicing Qigong with Dr. Wang since 2007. He is also a Buddhist practitioner and a Yoga Instructor.

Register at https://chicago.shambhala.org/event/839031-qigong-1-2-peaceful-body-peaceful-mind

04/07/2026

Learn how meditation connects with everyday life. 💭🌱 at Shambhala Chicago!

Led by authorized teachers, our Tuesday evening group offers45 minutes of guided meditation, such as practice in working with thoughts and emotions, rousing loving kindness, and learning to stabilize the mind. We follow up with a lively discussion of our experience.

Led by authorized teachers, our Tuesday evening group offers 45 minutes of guided meditation, such as practice in working with thoughts and emotions, rousing loving kindness, and learning to stabilize the mind. We follow up with a lively discussion of our experience.

04/07/2026

RSVP on Meetup & Register for Qigong 1-2 coming up April 25th and 26th!

In this two-day Qigong program, you’ll learn six classic techniques, standing postures to build internal energy, and advanced practices like Nine Self-Massage and Twelve Devas Tendon Changing. Guided by experienced instructor Sen Gan, this is a powerful opportunity to restore, strengthen, and realign from within. 💫

**Ready to feel stronger, calmer, and more energized?** **This April 25–26, step into a 2-day Qigong training designed to support both physical healing and mental clarity.

04/07/2026

Some Pema Chödrön wisdom for your

Rather than fighting or blocking fear, the tradition encourages looking directly at fear, allowing one to work with its energy. What fears will you face today?

04/04/2026

Another beautiful testimonial from Shambhala member Catherine who has been coming to Shambhala Chicago for about 3 ½ years.

Learn more about what we do at chicago.shambhala.com 🪷

04/03/2026

"Gradually, without any agenda except to be honest and kind, we assume responsibility for being here in this unpredictable world, in this unique moment, in this precious human body." -Pema Chödrön

Happy Monday. Start off with the wisdom and positivity of

chicago.shambhala.com

04/02/2026

Join us every weekday online at 12:15pm CST for a mid-day meditation.

Just 10 minutes of meditation a day can improve your sleep, anxiety, and concentration 🪷🙏

LINK IN BIO

04/01/2026

TOMORROW 🌕 Join us on zoom for Sadhana of Mahamudra. This is a practice that allows us to experience ourselves and each other beyond the confines of the ego.

Did you know the Full Moon tomorrow known as the "Pink Moon", is a significant spiritual date in Buddhist calendars, often regarded as a Medicine Buddha Day.

04/01/2026

It's no joke! Shambhala Chicago has some amazing events coming up including a flower arranging demonstration with Marcia Shibata, Sadhana of Mahamudra around the April full moon, and our weekly Q***r Dharma group in-person at Shambhala Chicago.

All information can be found in the links in our bio or at chicago.shambhala.org

03/31/2026

Please join us Saturday April 4th from 4-7pm for a celebration of the life of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, including a potluck feast! (Feel free to bring a dish 🍜)

We will welcome visiting teacher Julia Sagabien who will present a slideshow of photos and memories of Shambhala's founder.

For more information visit chicago.shambhala.org or the link in our bio.

This a free event but donations are always appreciated 🪷