Fredericton Shambhala Center

09/06/2026

Our final Kyudo (Japanese meditative archery) practice of the season was at Dale Hinchey’s Shibata Meadows.
Shibata Meadows’ retreat cabin is nearing completion and we got to shoot for the first time at a new shooting venue in front of the cabin, along with castle shooting in the field next door.

09/03/2026

Opening our heart
is the 'art' of being human
-with gentle confidence

09/01/2026

What's ordinary magic?
Discovering we're not alone, in our vulnerability.

08/31/2026

Registration now open!
The Art of Being Human (Level 1) Weekend
September 26-27
With Craig Schnieder and Leslie Jeffrey.
All are welcome to this Saturday and 1/2-day Sunday weekend program, both newcomers and those who wish to deepen and strengthen their meditation practice and are curious about the Shambhala/Buddhist teachings.

For registration and more information:
https://fredericton.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=870674.

The Art of Being Human (Level 1) is the first of five meditation training courses. With a non-sectarian approach, it is helpful to people are of all faiths and backgrounds.

Through the practice of meditation, we begin to glimpse that goodness - rather than confusion - is the unconditional ground of our existence. Opening ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings.

The Art of Being Human (Level 1) is the first of five meditation training courses. With a non-sectarian approach, it is helpful to people are of all faiths and backgrounds.

Through the practice of meditation, we begin to glimpse that goodness - rather than confusion - is the unconditional ground of our existence. Opening ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings.

All are welcome to this Saturday and 1/2-day Sunday weekend program, both newcomers and those who wish to deepen and strengthen their meditation practice and are curious about the Shambhala/Buddhist teachings. 

08/22/2026

Ordinary Magic: The Art of Being Human, is the 1st step in becoming a warrior (one who lives with an open heart). In these dark times of anger, hate, friends becoming enemies, etc. , living with kindness, gentleness, compassion and inner confidence, takes true bravery : Warriorship.

08/21/2026

Ordinary Magic: The Art of Being Human is an introduction to the Shambhala teachings and the practice of meditation. In these uncertain and challenging times, this is an opportunity to develop fearlessness, openness and gentleness towards ourselves and our world and to be with others who share the same aspiration.

08/19/2026

Ordinary Magic
is learning to synchronize
your mind and body
with the present moment.

08/17/2026

September 26-27
the start of a new cycle of meditation teachings. The first one, Ordinary Magic: The Art of Being Human.
This is both an introduction to meditation, and an investigation into basic goodness, self-worth, dignity and sacredness. Open to all. Further information to follow.

07/01/2026

July 1st
Practice at 7-8pm. Plenty of time to enjoy the evening and catch the fireworks !!

06/29/2026

Some pictures from our 2026 Kyudo weekend presented by Dale Hinchey. Thank you Dale.
Kyudo practice will continue through the summer every second Wednesday 5-7pm, beginning July 8th.