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Monday 6:45pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 9am - 10am Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm

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The Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany is located in Albany, NY, and offers public meditation, a c

Established in 1981, the Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany is part of an international community of meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center, located in Albany, NY, offers public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices. We invite you to explore our diverse programs designed to help people of all traditions discover their inherent clarity, gentleness and humor.

10/02/2026

Come on Tuesday night 10/06 7:00 PM for call and response Kirtan! One way to deeply relax and activate your parasympathetic system. A great way to connect with a loving,🩷heart-centered🩷 performance by Alex, Alice and other guest Kirtan musicians.

09/29/2026

Tuesday October 13th at 10:00 AM ET, the Book Group begins, "Nothing to Grasp" by Joan Tollifson. Join us in person or thru Zoom. Details here:

This book points relentlessly to what is most obvious and impossible to avoid: the ever-present, ever-changing, nonconceptual actuality of the present moment that is effortlessly presenting itself right now. This book is an invitation to wake up from commonplace misconceptions and to see through the...

09/16/2026

New! Guided Meditation on Thursday evenings 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
If you have difficulties settling the mind and welcome guidance in settling, we will provide a small group meditation experience. Join us in-person starting Sept 17. More details here: https://albany.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=870499

07/30/2026

Learn to Meditate, Wednesday
August 5th is canceled! See us September 2nd instead.

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07/09/2026

Just a reminder our experiment with Lark Hall is this Sunday @ 10 am. Registrations appreciated - let's us know how many cushions to bring! Hope to see you there.

THIS SUNDAY!

Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany presents: Sound & Silence - a musical meditation experience at Lark Hall / Sun. 7/12 • $10 donation

This special event will blend the practice of meditation with listening to live music. An intro to meditation and gentle yoga will be provided along with cushions and chairs for sitting. All are welcome.

Tickets may be purchase via the link below:
Shambhala Meditation of Albany Presents Sound & Silence https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shambhala-meditation-of-albany-presents-sound-silence-tickets-1991464208055?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

06/10/2026

We are excited to partner with Lark Hall on this wonderful event! Hope you join us for a morning of sound & silence!

🚨Just Announced🚨

Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany presents:
Sounds & Silence - a musical meditation experience at Lark Hall
on Sunday July 12 from 10:00 am to 12:00pm. Suggested Donation $10

This special event will blend the practice of meditation with listening to live music. An intro to meditation and gentle yoga will be provided along with cushions and chairs for sitting. All are welcome.

Get your tickets now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shambhala-meditation-of-albany-presents-sound-silence-tickets-1991464208055?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/31/2026

Learn to Meditate - This Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m. Taught by our qualified instructors, this basic meditation class and introduction to the center is for beginners, as well as anyone who would like to refresh their understanding of the technique. More info here: https://albany.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=785798

Address

747 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY
12208

Opening Hours

Monday	6:45pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 10am
Wednesday	5:30pm - 8:30pm

Website

http://www.albany.shambhala.org/

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