Ottawa Shambhala
About
Ottawa Shambhala is a meditation and mindfulness studio located in Ottawa, offering guided meditation sessions and mindfulness workshops rooted in ancient wisdom. With a focus on community and personal growth, they provide a welcoming space for individuals seeking tranquility and self-discovery.
Our Story
Since 1977, the Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre has been serving meditation practitioners in Ottawa. It offers public meditation, spiritual teachings in the Shambhala and Buddhist traditions, and fosters a vibrant community of meditators. The centre is dedicated to helping people discover their innate wisdom through meditation, acknowledging the unceded territory of the Algonquin People.
Services
Shambhala Meditation Sessions
Guided Mindfulness Workshops
Personalized Mindfulness Coaching
Group Breath Awareness Classes
Mindful Movement and Stretch Sessions
Customized Meditation Retreats
Specialties
Classes & sessions
Learn to Meditate (In Person Only)
4 MAR, 1 APRBasic meditation class for beginners and anyone interested in meditation.
Tonglen – Compassion in Action (In Person)
31 MARClass for those new to Tonglen with some meditation experience.
Events
Ottawa Team – Shambhala Global Sit-A-Thon
7 MARAn opportunity to turn your sitting practice into compassionate action.
Shambhala Community Meeting
22 MARGeneral bi-monthly meeting of Shambhala community members.
Fanning the Flames of the Feminine Principle: Women in Leadership Quarterly Retreat
28 MARQuarterly retreats for women who participated in the Women in Leadership program.
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Find Us
Ottawa
400 McArthur Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1K 1G7
Parking
Free parking available on McArthur Ave.
Transit
Easily accessible via OC Transpo bus routes.
Walk-in Policy
Walk-ins welcome during regular hours.
Contact Information
Additional Information
Languages Spoken
Payment Methods
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking
Parking
Free parking available on McArthur Ave.
Transit Access
Easily accessible via OC Transpo bus routes.
Walk-in Policy
Walk-ins welcome during regular hours.
Safety Protocols
Enhanced cleaning protocols
Sanitization stations