Welcome to Shambhala

“Our life is an endless journey… The practice of meditation provides a vehicle to travel on that road.” - Chogyam Trungpa

Throughout history, men and women have aspired to create societies that enable them to express the dignity of human existence and to lead meaningful lives within a flourishing culture. This is the vision of Shambhala.

The Eugene Open Sky Shambhala Study Group welcomes everyone interested in the practice and study of meditation as a means of expanding gentleness and nonaggression into all areas of life. We are a small and enthusiastic group of people who meet to familiarize ourselves with the mind through meditation, study an contemplation. 

The Eugene Shambhala Meditation Study Group is part of an international community of 165 meditation centers founded by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The Shambhala Buddhist path, unique in the world of Western Buddhism, combines the teachings of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism with the Shambhala principles of living an uplifted life, fully engaged with the world.  Information about the worldwide community, programs, and other Shambhala Meditation Centers is available at www.shambhala.org.

Programs and classes in Buddhist teachings, meditation and other contemplative disciplines are offered as well as individual meditation instruction. The Center is home to a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who provide ongoing volunteer and financial support - creating a warm, genuine basis for the realizing the full potential of our authentic wisdom traditions.