SMCC at the Park of Roses

September 28, 2012 by Marcelle_Gilkerson

What are we doing?

We’re meditating. Becoming mindful to feelings, thoughts, and sensations leads to a better understanding of our experience. Scientific studies indicate that meditation creates a sense of well-being, provides relief from stress, reduces information overload, and builds a better relationship with emotions.

What is Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus?

We are the Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus, part of the Shambhala International, a global community of more than 170 centers and groups around the world, as well as thousands of individual members.

What do we offer?

Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus offers courses in meditation and other contemplative arts and disciplines, and also host community gatherings, celebrations, and family events. In community life, we endeavor to put into practice the principles of courage and compassion. This helps us to experience daily life as a constant opportunity for spiritual practice and social service. At Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus, we offer a comprehensive path of meditation practice and study. This path leads to the cultivation of personal qualities beneficial in daily life and in service to others. Our programs include in-depth study of the Buddhism, Shambhala Training, as well as a variety of contemplative arts and disciplines. In Shambhala, we strive to foster a welcoming atmosphere free of prejudice and to develop an inclusive and enlightened society with facilities fully accessible to all persons. Although some of our programs and events are open only to those who have fulfilled certain prerequisites, everyone is welcome at
our centre regardless of religion, spiritual tradition or teachers, path of practice, opinions, class, nationality, culture, ethnicity, race, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical, perceptual or mental abilities. Our Meditation Centres and Groups around the world are committed to creating a practice, study, and work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

There is open sitting meditation at our center every Wednesday 7pm-8pm, Saturday 10:00am – 11:00am, and Sunday 10am – 12pm for beginners and experienced practitioners. Meditation instruction with a qualified instructor is offered at these times at no charge.