Community
Our community is diverse, capable, and heartfelt. Our members and friends include dedicated senior teachers who have walked the Shambhala Buddhist path for many years, and enthusiastic newcomers who are just discovering our teachings on realizing basic goodness and building enlightened society.
Visit the links in the right sidebar to read more about our community.
Community Resources
Frequently requested community resources can be found here:
- Phoenix Shambhala Finances: View our financial spreadsheet.
- Care and Conduct at the Phoenix Shambhala Center: Please see the minutes to our 5/21/18 Council Meeting. Access the new Code of Conduct documents (effective Shambhala Day 2021) and the current policy at the Shambhala Code of Conduct hub.
- Resources regarding harm in Shambhala: Official communications regarding allegations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and the subsequent leadership transition are continuously updated at the July 2018 blog post. Includes responses from leading teachers and additional resources.
- Phoenix Shambhala Community Meetings: Please see our upcoming agendas and minutes for past meetings at the Leadership page. You may contact us via email at any time with questions for the Center Leadership.
Community Events
Nyinthun (Meditation Intensive)
April 20th
A day-long meditation intensive, or nyinthun, is a great way to deepen and energize your meditation practice. Continue »
A final celebration at Osborn Rd!
April 21st
Join us in celebrating our time together and our sangha! Continue »
Help us pack!
April 22nd—April 27th
Come to the Center. Do good for your sangha. Help us pack! Continue »
