Meditation & Mindfulness
This first track of Summer Seminar, “Discovering the Path of Liberation” focuses on the Hinayana or foundational teachings, the first phase of the Buddha’s teachings. We will study the life of the Buddha and trace his more →
ONLINE • Summer Seminar I: Discovering the Path of Liberation
Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown and Noel McLellan
June 16–30, 2021
The single focus of the Buddha’s teachings was showing living beings the path of liberation from suffering and reconnecting with our natural state of freedom. The profundity and sophistication with which the Buddha expressed this journey more →
ONLINE • Summer Seminar I: Discovering the Path of Liberation, and II: Living Wisdom and Compassion
Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown, Noel McLellan, Holly Gayley and Loden Nyima
June 16–July 15, 2021
All of us have an innate capacity to experience well being, strength, and confidence, even in the face of stress, pain, or illness. In order to enhance that capacity, we introduce the power of mindfulness, the more →
ONLINE • Mindfulness Meditation Retreat: A 5-Day Silent Retreat
Janet Solyntjes and Janet Curry
June 19–23, 2021
One million years of healthy human life are lost every year due to traffic-related noise (World Health Organization). How can one quiet a noisy world? You can push the "reset button." Even brief periods of silence more →
The second Summer Seminar track, entitled “Living Wisdom and Compassion,” focuses on the Mahayana teachings, oriented toward awakening for the benefit of all beings. Select topics are chosen each year, and practitioners are encouraged to return more →
ONLINE • Summer Seminar II: Living Wisdom and Compassion
Holly Gayley and Loden Nyima
July 1–15, 2021
The purpose of this retreat is to strengthen the recognition and direct experience of the guru's vajrayana transmission. The practice framework will be based on a pith teaching called "Realization of the Ground," which Yeshe Tsögyal more →
Knowing What Has Been Pointed Out: The Trekchö Instructions of Yeshe Tsögyal
Acharya Richard John
July 2–9, 2021
The purpose of this retreat is to strengthen the recognition and direct experience of the guru's vajrayana transmission. The practice framework will be based on a pith teaching called "Realization of the Ground," which Yeshe Tsögyal more →
Knowing What Has Been Pointed Out: The Trekchö Instructions of Yeshe Tsögyal
Acharya Richard John
July 2–9, 2021
The purpose of this retreat is to strengthen the recognition and direct experience of the guru's vajrayana transmission. The practice framework will be based on a pith teaching called "Realization of the Ground," which Yeshe Tsögyal more →
ONLINE • Knowing What Has Been Pointed Out: The Trekchö Instructions of Yeshe Tsögyal
Acharya Richard John
July 3–8, 2021
Samu is a Zen term that refers to the physical work necessary to maintain the Zen monastery. It can also be a powerful practice of meditation in action. “Mindfulness is a process of growth and maturing more →
Nurture family connections while rejuvenating your spirit in the beautiful terrain of Shambhala Mountain Center. Family Camp is a creative and contemplative retreat the whole family can enjoy. Take time for yourself in the mornings to practice meditation or yoga while your children more →
Family Camp: Connecting with Self, Reconnecting with Others
Kelly Lindsey, Rachel Steele and Steve Sachs
July 14–21, 2021
Learn the secrets of true agelessness from food and forgiveness mentor Marcella Friel and holistic nutritionist Mary Sheila Gonnella and discover your body’s miraculous capacity for regeneration at any chronological age. In this online weekend retreat, more →
Join us for a gathering on the land at Shambhala Mountain Center to practice, to dialogue, to vision, and to celebrate the 50th anniversary. Diana Mukpo will lead the gathering with special guests Pema Chödrön and more →
Mahasangha Gathering, July 22-25 Join us for a gathering on the land at Shambhala Mountain Center to practice, to dialogue, to vision, and to celebrate SMC's 50th anniversary. The program will be modular with opportunities to more →
This assembly is an opportunity to enter further or refresh a connection to the Shambhala terma and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s teaching streams. Focused on the Werma Sadhana, this will be a reunion of warriors to celebrate more →
This assembly is an opportunity to enter further or refresh a connection to the Shambhala terma and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s teaching streams. Focused on the Werma Sadhana, this will be a reunion of warriors to celebrate more →
Compassionate action plays a central role in many of the great wisdom traditions. In this retreat, we’ll practice sitting and walking meditation in Noble Silence to quiet our minds and open our hearts. There will be more →
ONLINE • The Path of Service: An Online Insight Meditation Retreat
David Chernikoff
July 29–August 1, 2021
FREE DHARMA TALK Compassionate action plays a central role in many of the great wisdom traditions. In this dharma talk, well-known Insight Meditation teacher David Chernikoff speaks to the notion of taking the path of service, more →
FREE TALK • The Path of Service: An Online Insight Meditation Dharma Talk
David Chernikoff
July 30, 2021
Like all other branches of science, the science of mind must be primarily based on the rigorous observation of natural phenomena. Much as astronomers rely on the telescope, so do contemplatives rely on the power of more →
The Science of Mind: A Practical Inquiry Into the Nature of Mind Through Traditional Buddhist Meditation
B. Alan Wallace
August 1–8, 2021
Our bodies hold emotions, images, patterns, and stories. When we inhabit our bodies through mindfulness practices, we come to know ourselves as complete and wakeful beings. During this rejuvenating program, we will play with the four more →
Our bodies hold emotions, images, patterns, and stories. When we inhabit our bodies through mindfulness practices, we come to know ourselves as complete and wakeful beings. During this rejuvenating program, we will play with the four more →
Join international bestselling author Blake D. Bauer for a weekend that will offer you a safe environment to address your core fears, transform negative thinking, and find clarity around shaping the life and health you want. The retreat more →
Beyond Suffering: Unconditional Self Love, Mindfulness Meditation & Qi Gong Retreat
Blake D. Bauer
August 6–8, 2021
Experiencing hardships in our external and internal lives is an experience we all know well. While we often don’t have control over external hardships, we do over internal ones. How we speak to ourselves in the more →
ONLINE • Befriending Your Inner Critic: An Online Yoga, Meditation & Psychology Retreat
Sara Avant Stover
August 7–8, 2021
Deepen your connection to your practice and open your heart. Intensive practice provides a profoundly fresh view of our life—so precious in this increasingly hectic world. Designed for both newcomers and experienced students, this week-long retreat more →
What is the experience of sitting in beauty — within our own being, within the flow of communication, and within the natural world? Mindfulness invites us into the experience of now and is an essential element more →
The life story of the Buddha stands out in religious literary history as a powerful example of how one human being transformed his relationship to dukkha (discontentment or suffering) and discovered a way to live with more →
Emotional Resilience: Learning from the Buddha’s Life Story
Lama Elizabeth Monson
August 19–22, 2021
The silence and majesty of the Colorado Rockies provides the ideal backdrop for exploring the Buddhist approach to the end of life. This seven-day program is the second in a series of three retreats designed to more →
The silence and majesty of the Colorado Rockies provides the ideal backdrop for exploring the Buddhist approach to the end of life. This seven-day program is the second in a series of three retreats designed to more →
The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion (SC-MSC) is a highly experiential program that will teach you how to care for yourself with understanding and support when you need it most — when you fail, feel inadequate, more →
Participants will explore the question: “What is awakening?” Awakening is the inspiration for many on the spiritual journey, but we may be unclear about what it is, how it happens, and what we can commonly encounter. more →
Participants will explore the question: “What is awakening?” Awakening is the inspiration for many on the spiritual journey, but we may be unclear about what it is, how it happens, and what we can commonly encounter. more →
In today's speedy world, we are all in need of kindness to ourselves. This two-day practice intensive is designed for meditators looking to take a deep dive into their practice. This weekend is spent in more →
Distance running or walking is often the exercise of choice for reducing stress, bringing us greater perspective, and connecting us directly to the wisdom of the body.The practices of meditation and yoga offer similar benefits, helping more →
Running with the Mind of Meditation and Yoga
Marty Kibiloski, Michael Sandrock and Lara Johnson
September 3–6, 2021
Cancer is one of life’s greatest challenges. In this retreat, we learn how to navigate this potentially confusing, treacherous, and heartbreaking terrain. Our extraordinary team of experts will share their wisdom in integrative medicine, Tibetan more →
Courageous Women Fearless Living: A Retreat for Women Touched by Cancer
Jemi Steele, Ann Braden and Chasse Bailey-Dorton
September 7–12, 2021
Discover the life-changing practice of cultivating gratitude. Scientific research is proving that a daily gratitude practice can benefit our health, relationships, work, and sleep. A consistent gratitude practice releases stress and boosts our immune system, while more →
"Albert Flynn DeSilver is a gem, a joy to work with, and puts together amazing workshops." — Cheryl Strayed, International Bestselling author of WILD "This week has been transformational—kind, sweet, and truly satisfying." — B. T. more →
Come home to yourself. Say YES to a spacious retreat designed to nurture your body, heart, and mind. Connect with your heartfelt knowing through embodied practices inspired by sacred wisdom traditions. Our practice will be centered more →
Quiet Mind, Open Heart: Grace and Possibility
Brooke Binstock, Marissa Knox and Kelly Lindsey
September 21–26, 2021
Embrace a slower pace and notice how it offers a deeper connection to mind, body, and spirit. Join Cole Schlam and Heather Lindemann for a contemplative weekend yoga retreat where we will connect with maitri (loving-kindness) and embrace the art of “doing less.” more →
Slowing Down: A Yoga, Self-Care, and Loving-Kindness Retreat
Heather Lindemann and Cole Schlam
September 24–26, 2021
Embrace a slower pace and notice how it offers a deeper connection to mind, body, and spirit. Join Cole Schlam and Heather Lindemann for a contemplative weekend yoga retreat where we will connect with maitri (loving-kindness) and embrace the art of “doing less.” more →
Slowing Down: A Yoga, Self-Care, and Loving-Kindness Retreat
Heather Lindemann and Cole Schlam
September 24–26, 2021
When eye, heart and world are in the same place, at the same time, your experience is direct and your art expressions are spontaneous and vivid. This program engages the contemplative arts of Nalanda Miksang photography more →
Ways of Seeing and The Way of Nature: Contemplative Photography, Haiku and Deep Ecology
John McQuade
September 29–October 3, 2021
For employees of Larimer County, this program is eligible for the Lifestyle Education Benefit Program. Please see details below. This four-week online course is designed to introduce mindfulness meditation and mindful movement, and methods for how more →
ONLINE • Mindfulness Meditation and Movement for Wellness
Melissa Lago and Loden Nyima
October 3–24, 2021
Join international bestselling author Blake D. Bauer for five days of deep healing and life changing self-care. Discover why suffering such as anxiety, depression, addiction, illness, and relationship problems are logical cries from your body, soul, and subconscious more →
Deep Healing: A 5-Day Unconditional Self-Love, Qi Gong & Meditation Retreat
Blake D. Bauer
October 16–21, 2021
Getting the Love You Want is a virtual weekend workshop that provides an in-depth Imago experience for couples in all stages of relationship. You and your partner will gain greater insight into your relationship dynamics and more →
ONLINE • Getting the Love You Want
Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D
October 22–24, 2021
Please note: The dates for this program have changed. (Previously posted as May 28- 31) In this time of challenge and upheaval, learning to fully inhabit your body and be present to its inherent knowing is more →
ONLINE • Embodied Listening®: Trusting the Wisdom of Direct Experience
Hope Martin
November 12–14, 2021
Join international bestselling author Blake D. Bauer for a weekend that will offer you a safe environment to address your core fears, transform negative thinking, and find clarity around shaping the life and health you want. The more →
Beyond Suffering: Unconditional Self Love, Mindfulness Meditation & Qi Gong Retreat
Blake D. Bauer
December 3–5, 2021
This 5-day residential program is an intensive form of the internationally recognized, eight-session Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) training developed by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. It is open to laypeople and professionals alike. Participants will learn to: more →
Become a brush and, step by step, we will find ways to foster joy and serene excitement, both in our art and in everyday life. Experiment with artistic interpretation and spontaneous improvisation using a variety of more →