Ongoing Offerings
BSMC offers a rich array of weekly ongoing offerings free to the public. No prior meditation experience required to attend. Most programs offer meditation instruction upon request. All are welcome. Click on the individual offerings for more information.
Open Public Sitting Hours
Learn to Meditate Classes
Children and Families
Introductory
First Monday Dharma Talk - Declaration of Interdependence
with Shastri Janet Bronstein
July 3rd
The first Sunday of each month, we offer a half-hour of meditation followed by a dharma (Buddhist and Shambhala teachings) talk and discussion. Continue »
Learn to Meditate
with Shastri Janet Bronstein
July 15th
In this introductory class you will receive the technique, guidance and experience necessary to start a mindfulness-awareness or "peaceful abiding" meditation practice. Continue »
Sunday Unplugged Meditation Retreat
July 23rd
Sunday Unplugged is a monthly opportunity for meditation practice extended beyond the weeknight one-hour sessions. Practice is from 10 am until 1 pm, with the Shambhala Sadhana Full Moon from noon to 1. Continue »
Shambhala Day in Chattanooga
August 5th
Shambhala is extending its vision of Enlightened Society into Chattanooga Tennessee! Come and show your support! Continue »
First Monday Dharma Talk - The Role of Ritual in Shambhala
August 7th
The first Sunday of each month, we offer a half-hour of meditation followed by a dharma (Buddhist and Shambhala teachings) talk and discussion. Continue »
