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Tuesday 5:45pm - 7pm Sunday 9:30am - 12:30pm

http://gainesville.shambhala.org/

04/23/2026

This Saturday April 25th is the monthly Gainesville Buddhist Alliance community meditation practice. Join Shambhala and other Buddhist groups every 4th Saturday at 9am!

Greetings Community Sitter,
It looks like the smoke is behaving today and likely on Saturday morning! On Saturday, April 25th at 9 am under the great live oak, we will receive the guidance of Mārajinā Bhikkhunī Theri, from the Theravada tradition at Bhava Nirodha Nilaya center. What great fortune! We are very grateful.

Together we form a peaceful, powerful community. We continue to move forward with good intentions; to be kind, compassionate, joyful and peaceful and to make a difference. Thanks for being a part of this peaceful movement towards awakening.

02/25/2026

Come join the Gainesville Buddhist Alliance this Saturday Feb 28th at 9am at the Thomas Center! (Under the majestic oak!)

02/18/2026

Cheerful Shambhala Day!!

Today we welcome in the fresh new energy of the Year of the Fire Horse. We celebrate the energetic shift from the Year of the Wood Snake into the Year of the Fire Horse. It is a time of celebrating our local and worldwide community, our shared love of practice, and Shambhala teachings, practices, and culture.

In Tibetan astrology, the Year of the Horse is associated with qualities of energy, independence, optimism, free-spiritedness - and being very active. It is a time where natural leadership qualities can easily emerge and come to the fore. It is also a year during which there is a strong desire for freedom and self-reliance is a primary trait, as horses do not like being constrained by rules, routines, or authority and prefer to follow their own path. The element of Fire in the upcoming Year of the Horse brings us a year that could feel even more intense and dynamic, with great enthusiasm for new projects and activities. It could also mean more impulsivity and volatility, so one should take care to maintain a good seat of steadiness and strength, while still embracing the natural zest and passion of the Fire Horse Year.

Join us this Sunday February 22nd for our local sangha new year celebration! We will have our regular Sunday Practice 10-11, then a potluck and viewing of the Worldwide Shambhala Day!

01/06/2026

1 day until you can join the International touring artists Mirabai Moon and Jordan Loder for a deep musical journey into the heart of devotional chant!

THIS Saturday, January 10th at 7pm at Shambhala Gainesville. 1899 NE 23rd Avenue. Across from Satchel's.

Through the power of call and response, we will join our individual voices into one sacred sound current, creating a river of vibration that carries us all into profound feelings of peace and wild states of ecstasy.

Enjoy a special opening meditation by members of the Gainesville Buddhist Alliance.
We would recommend buying tickets ahead of time to reserve your seat.

Payment options:
Pre-sale Eventbrite online $25 plus fee
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mantra-medicine-with-mirabai-moon-jordan-loder-tickets-1976470794351?aff=oddtdtcreator

$30 Venmo/Zelle at the door or $25 Cash at the door ($5 discount) No one will be turned away.

Shambhala Gainesville 1899 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

12/19/2025

Join the Gainesville Buddhist Alliance for our last Community Sit of 2025! This month, Ariela Grodner, an experienced Vipassana teacher and Thai Massage instructor at the FL School of Massage, will guide us.

Each month, we sit together for 20 minutes, we walk for 10 minutes around the ancient live oak where we sit, and then sit for another 20 minutes. Everyone, all levels of experience, starting from Zero to Enlightened are invited!

Non-perishable food donations for Bread of the Mighty are accepted and cash donations towards the Southeast Buddhist Retreat Center project. This event is free.

11/17/2025

Three of our sangha members traveled to our sister sangha at Birmingham Shambhala to take Refuge or Bodhisattva Vows with Dr. Gaylon Ferguson, a 50+ year Shambhala practitioner and senior teacher. ✌🏽💙🧘‍♀️🙏

11/01/2025

Shambhala Gainesville representing at Pride Fest 25'! Come see us and learn about our meditation center!✌🏽💜🧘‍♀️🏳️‍🌈🥰✌🏽

10/23/2025

Join Saturday October 25th at 9am! Meditate under the magnificent mighty oak at the Thomas center with the Gainesville Buddhist Alliance! LAST Saturday of every month! ✌🏽💜🧘‍♀️🌳

10/02/2025

Shambhala Gainesville Meditation Center celebrated the Harvest of Peace! Sunday, September 22, 2025! Join us for future events! https://gainesville.shambhala.org/

Harvest of Peace is one of Shambhala’s Nyida holidays, marking the changing of the seasons. It is a time to gather together for meditation, good food, and good conversation. A time to contemplate what nourishes, strengthens, and sustains us, individually, and as a community.

Appreciation is at the heart of this Harvest of Peace celebration. We have so much to be thankful for — the teachings of our lineage, our beautiful space, the talents and generosity of our community, our sangha, and time spent together.

06/17/2025

Tuesday Evening Meditation (in-person) from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Open to practitioners who have received Shambhala meditation instruction.
We hope to see you there!! 1899 NE 23rd Ave Gainesville FL 32609

06/16/2025

Every Monday from 6:30 – 7:30 pm (online), Heart of Recovery is open to anyone interested in exploring how the path of meditation and recovery intersect. All are welcome who are working with recovery from addiction to substances and behaviors as well as those whose lives have been impacted by addictive and compulsive behaviors. No meditation experience is necessary.
Newcomers will learn basic meditation techniques to enhance their own recovery program. Experienced meditators will deepen their current practice while adding support to the group.
https://gainesville.shambhala.org/ongoing-offerings/

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