The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Weekend Retreat
When:
Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 9:00a -
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 5:00p
Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 9:00a -
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 5:00p
Where:
Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
646 Brookline Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Classes, LGBTQ+, Lectures & Conferences, Social Good
Event website:
https://boston.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=826310
Register Here: https://boston.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=826310
A Weekend Retreat of Meditation and Discovery
We are delighted to offer this retreat at no cost. In these difficult times, we believe the world needs as many people as possible cultivating their basic sanity—responding to life’s challenges with genuineness, confidence, and dignity.
We spend a great deal of time and energy trying to escape the world or "fix" ourselves. This retreat is about the opposite: opening our hearts to our whole experience.Shambhala Training is grounded in the view that human beings are, at the core, fundamentally awake. And we discover this ground through simple yet profound practices of 'just being'.
We don't need to go somewhere else, or discover something outside ourselves. The first step is giving ourselves the time and opportunity to reconnect with the ground of our human existence — through direct experience of our five senses, the feeling of emotions in our body, even the awareness of thoughts across our minds. Over time, our practice provides a way to gain strength, develop resilience and to cultivate skillfulness -- the Art of Being Human.
Through gentle precision in meditation practice and curiosity about what arises, we bring a light touch of mindfulness and awareness to every aspect of our lives: work, play, relationships, community.
The retreat provides a path to discover our own authentic being in this complex, difficult, yet joyful and alive, world that we live in.
The Weekend Experience
- Guided Meditation Instruction: Expert instruction in sitting and walking meditation, for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
- Lively Talks: Engaging teachings and small group discussions.
- Personal Connection: Access to one-on-one meetings with meditation instructors.
- Nourishment: Simple vegetarian food is provided, including Saturday lunch, light breakfasts, and tea.
- Celebration: We conclude Sunday afternoon with a community reception.
The Heart of Warriorship Path
No previous program or experience is required to sign up.
The Art of Being Human is part of a 5-part series known as the "Heart of Warriorship." In Boston, we have designed the path to be as accessible as possible - you can start with any of our first three retreats: The Art of Being Human, Birth of the Warrior, or Warrior in the World. See more details here.
Schedule & Location
Saturday, Jan 10: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Sunday, Jan 11: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Location: 646 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, MA. Please note: Our meditation hall is on the second floor and is accessible only by a flight of stairs. We regret that our historic building is not currently wheelchair accessible.
Our Generosity Based Pricing
Market Value: $225 | Your Contribution: Up to you
We refuse to let a bank balance determine who has access to these teachings. While the cost to host this weekend is $225 per person, no fee is required to attend.
How it works:
- The Gift: We offer the trianing freely. We only ask that you commit to the full weekend.
- The Practice (Dana): During registration, you are invited to choose a contribution level that reflects your generosity and your financial ability. Whether you pay the full value, a portion, or $0, you are fully welcome. Many participants also choose to make a heart-offering (Dana) at the conclusion of the program.
- Paying it Forward: Any contribution you make helps ensure that the next person who walks through our doors has the same opportunity you did.
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