Austin Shambhala Meditation Center

"I had been meditating a bit, but was interested in finding what was called a Sangha. I had no idea. I found a few that really helped me, yet something was missing. By luck I stumbled into Shambhala. They really run a great program! Kids program every first Sunday. Meditation instructors that are full of wisdom. All kinds of classes that help you learn how to find true joy! I am a life longer!"

"I started meditating with an App, about 2 1/2 years ago. 6 months into a daily practice I started looking for other people, a place where I could explore meditation further and with a community. I shopped around town at various places in Austin. The Shambhala Center is where I found a home where I could get real and grow. Also a great place to learn Ikebana and Miksang."

"Meditation struck my interest in my early 20's, and I attempted to learn how to sit with the instruction of books alone. I didn't find practice sustainable until I found this community of meditators to join and learn with and grow with. The collective wisdom of the sangha and profound dharma teachings inspire me and leave me hungry for the vastness of Buddha's teachings as I follow the Shambhala educational path. The center's members strive to be inclusive, open-hearted and kind. Many points of entry, for beginners, make the transition to available programs accessible and personal, such as our LGBTQ group, Young Meditators Group and Children First, to name a few."

"I found the Center when I was waiting to become a mom. I know my parenting would be so much different without the teachings I've received there. And I love bringing my children to the events for families and the whole sangha (community). I always feel so free to communicate with everyone there, even strangers, openly and honestly which is priceless. Everyone is supportive even when one of my children is having a hard time doing what everyone else is doing."

"It’s been at least a year since I had been here. I came today very much looking forward to starting up my meditation practice again. The meditation was happening in the smaller Ayala room this day. As I approached I noticed there was a walking meditation taking place. Not sure if I should go inside or wait until the group was seated again I asked a woman who has just exited if it was ok for me to enter. She tried her best to avoid eye contact with me and stated “I don’t know you!” With a straight face. I felt so offended by her lack of compassion and basic kindness I immediately left. What a negative energy this woman brought into the place. I didn’t feel comfortable there. I won’t be back."

• 📍 1702 S 5th St, Austin, TX 78704, USA
• 📞 +1 512-443-3263
• 🌐 https://austin.shambhala.org/

Opening Hours

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM