Boulder Shambhala Center — Local services in Boulder

Just before COVID hit the US, I popped in, unannounced, and the staff was welcoming and allowed me to SIT and meditate in their meditation space upstairs. I sat for over an hour and cleansed my mind.

Before I knew it, an organizer came in to let me know there was a class starting soon and I was invited to stay if I liked. So. I did and sat through that class too.

I had always wanted to visit a Shambhala temple or whatever it's called.

There was so many cool, original copies of intriguing books in their libraries.

This was a much-needed connection with a style of Buddhism I had been studying and practicing solo for 4 years.

This sense of calm and welcome gave me what I needed to endure the soon-coming pandemic shut...

Easy to learn meditation here and you can meditate on weekdays at 5:30pm with others on the top floor until 6:30pm. Free.

They also have inexpensive weekend day programs/retreats friendly to beginner meditators.

They have a secular Sunday school program in the fall for kids to learn meditation and many children’s events throughout the year.

Massively good vibes, even if you just want to peak in when strolling Pearl Street out of curiosity!☺️

I began meditating here over two decades ago and exposed my kids to meditation early. They’re still doing retreats now as adults and teens, but more importantly-they’re happy and confident.

Great if you’re serious or brand new...

Another Boulder icon, this beautiful building down the street from the Boulderado Hotel, epitomizes the East meets West atmosphere of Boulder. When Chögyam Trungpa founded Naropa university in 1974, with Allen Ginsberg and other disembodied poets, Shambhala Buddhism flourished. This gorgeous meditation center hosts free secular meditation trainings, lectures, a room for public public sitting meditation...