Learn to meditate and naturally grow your confidence, mindful awareness, and compassion. We invite you to explore our programs designed to help people of all traditions discover their inherent sanity, gentleness and humor.
At the Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence we offer a wide variety of classes and retreats in introductory meditation, Shambhala Buddhism, and Contemplative Arts. We hope to see you at one of our weekly programs!
Ultimately, both the mind and the body are something we should cherish. The body is the magical horse, and the mind is the magical jewel. ~ Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
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Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Learn about our vision, lineage & community.
Learn to Meditate
Meditation instruction is offered from 10 AM to 11 AM every Sunday morning during our weekly group meditation sessions and during our weekly “Awake Providence!” event every Thursday night at 6 PM. Everyone is welcome!
Awake Providence!
Join us every Thursday evening from 6 PM to 7 PM for the “Awake Providence!” series. Everyone is invited to this weekly, drop-in event featuring a mix of meditation, mindfulness talk, discussion and an opportunity to socialize. The theme of this month’s talks is "Fearlessness."
