Complete all five levels of Shambhala Training: “Heart of Warriorship” in beautiful San Antonio in 2009.

Shambhala Training is a series of contemplative workshops, suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. The simple and profound technique of mindfulness and awareness is the basis of a secular path of meditation, which can benefit people of any spiritual tradition and way of life. Shambhala Training is the study and practice of Shambhala warriorship—the tradition of human bravery and leadership. This path shows how to take the challenges of daily life in our modern society as opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action.

For more information or to register, please visit this page, or contact Resident Director, Phil Castillo.

Shambhala Training - The Art of Being Human, Level I
with Linda Mockeridge
March 28 / 8:30 AM - March 29 / 3:00 PM (2009)
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings.

Shambhala Training - The Art of Being Human, Level I
with Iris Ramos
June 6 / 8:30 AM - June 7 / 3:00 PM (2009)
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings.

Shambhala Training - Birth of the Warrior, Level II
July 10 / 7:00 PM - July 12 / 5:00 PM (2009)
Having experienced a taste of basic goodness, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing basic goodness.

Shambhala Training - Warrior in the World, Level III
with Jim Tompkins
August 28 / 7:00 PM - August 30 / 6:00 PM (2009)
Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities.

Shambhala Training - Awakened Heart, Level IV
October 2 / 7:00 PM - October 4 / 6:00 PM (2009)
With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. We can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness.

Shambhala Training - Level V: Open Sky
with Carol Lovett
November 6 / 7:00 PM - November 8 / 6:00 PM (2009)
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind - a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment.