The Fort Collins Shambhala Meditation Center has had a presence in Fort Collins for over thirty years in which time it has become home to many people who are students, members, and friends. Everyone has a story of how they came to the Center just as the Center continues to unfold its own story and find its way into the larger community. We’d like to invite you to become part of its family, or just to come by for a visit!

Featured Programs

Pema Chödrön's video class: Living with Vulnerability: A Training in Making Friends with Your Mind

with Acharya Pema Chödron

July 12th—August 2nd

Life can be a challenging road to walk -- full of brilliance and light, but also of shadows and darkness. There are times when our thoughts race, when we feel uncomfortable in our bodies, and unpleasant emotions threaten to take us over. Continue »

Learn to Meditate

with Steve Seely

July 21st

A one day workshop that is suitable for those who want to begin a practice with in-depth instruction, as well as those who just want to refresh their practice and view. Continue »

Shambhala Educators Gathering - Shambhala Path Meditation Instructors (SPMI's)

August 12th

Shambhala Educators will work together to complete the 'The Treasury of Meditation Instruction' Module for our continued development. Continue »

The Power of Lineage & Devotion: Studying the Shambhala Lineage Chant

with Shastri Jonathan Barbieri

August 14th—August 28th

This 3-class program will explore the wisdom strains of Shambhala Buddhism which includes the Shambhala termas, the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, and warrior traditions of Shambhala. Continue »

Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice - Open to All - 6:30pm

August 20th

Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of the Shambhala centers, wrote a practice called the Sadhana of Mahamudra, which is chanted aloud in a group session. All are welcome to come and practice this special sadhana. Continue »

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Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community. More →

Become a Member and Help Create a Good Human Society

Shambhala welcomes people from all walks of life, faiths, and backgrounds. They come together to practice meditation, gather, and celebrate in order to develop a global culture that cultivates dignity and sanity in an increasingly chaotic and stressful world. Continue to Our Membership Page

Center News Blog

  • I Ching Reading for 2018 on Shambhala Day

    March 8, 2018 by John Reichhardt

    I Ching: The Book of Change is an ancient treasure used to explore the meaning of human affairs and continues to be a source of insight and wisdom into the patterns of relationships in families and societies. Over thousands of years, it grew into a guide and a means of divination to understanding the way … Continue →

  • Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s newest book: The Lost Art of Good Conversation

    August 3, 2017 by Ann Reichhardt

    We are thrilled to announce that Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s newest book, The Lost Art of Good Conversation, will be released October 17, 2017 and will include a North American book tour with a stop in Denver, Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21.  The tour will also be livestreamed via the Cushion Tour, an interactive six-week … Continue →