The Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center is part of the global community of Shambhala. Our purpose is to contribute to a society informed by meditation — with a culture of kindness and wakefulness, embracing the inherent goodness of every person. Our programs, groups, and community gatherings offer a way to train in spiritual warriorship, and study and practice these teachings from the Shambhala tradition in everyday life. Please join us in this journey!
Our Offerings:
The Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center is pleased to offer multiple opportunities for meditation throughout the week. Newcomers will be offered abbreviated meditation instruction on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights. For the morning sessions, no instruction will be available.
- Monday Evening Meditation (hybrid) – Every Monday, 7 – 8 pm
- Tuesday Evening Meditation (hybrid) – Every Tuesday, 7 – 8 pm
- Wednesday Morning Meditation (in-person only) – Every Wednesday, 7 – 8 am
- Wednesday Daytime Meditation (hybrid) – Every Wednesday, 10 – 11 am
- Thursday Evening Meditation (hybrid) – Every Thursday, 7 – 8 pm
- Friday Morning Meditation (hybrid) – Every Friday, 7 – 8 am
- Burning Rock Soto Zen Group (in-person only) – Every Sunday, 1:15 – 2:00 pm
- Mindful Sunday meditation and dharma talk (hybrid) – First Sunday of each month, 9:00 – 11:30 am
- Recovery Dharma – Every Sunday, 6:30 pm. Their full online meeting schedule with Zoom links is on their Facebook page.
Featured Programs and Events
Presentation to Interfaith Group
September 14th
House Healing with Jason Kirby
September 18th
Sacred Path - Great Eastern Sun
with Alexander DeVaron
September 21st—September 22nd
The Science of Sound Baths and a Sound Bath Experience with Dr. Lindsey Smith
September 25th
The Four Noble Truths + Contentment in Everyday Life
September 25th—October 23rd
