Welcome to the website of the Shambhala Meditation Group of Mississauga. We are part of Shambhala International, a worldwide community of over 170 meditation centres. We provide meditation instruction, courses on Buddhism and Shambhala teachings, and the opportunity to develop awareness and compassion in everyday life.
Volunteers Needed
Shambhala is run almost entirely through the efforts of volunteers. If you would like to help by contributing some time, please consider filling one of the roles below. Benefits include experiencing the joy of helping others and influencing the direction of future programs and discussions. Deepen your relationships with other like minded people who want to experience clarity in their daily lives. We need help with the following tasks:
Sending letters and promotional materials to help increase membership. We do this about twice per year. Mail merge skills are an asset.
Timekeeping for Sunday morning meditation sessions.
Promotional efforts for special events and Sunday meditation
Database maintenance to track contact information and course enrollment and completion
Video and audio taping of talks and programs
Set up and clean up of furniture and refreshments
Email cleanup and monitoring of the general delivery address
Inventory tracking for books, brochures and shrine materials. Assist with ordering supplies
Newsletter writing and distribution
Copywriting articles for submission to local newspapers
News
We are moving! On July 5th, 2009 our new permanent location will be at 2355 Royal Windsor Drive, Unit #9. Please visit this location starting on Sunday July 5th.
The Shambhala Meditation Group of Mississauga meets at 1575 Clarkson Road, Mississauga (Erin Mills and the QEW). Easy access from Brampton, Burlington, Oakville and Etobicoke. Exit at Erin Mills Parkway and proceed to South Sheridan Way (eastbound simply continue straight from exit; westbound, south at exit and immediate left). Continue on South Sheridan Way to Clarkson Rd., turn right. We are at the far south end of the plaza in the Can Dance studio space.
The Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is the Spiritual Director of Shambhala.
His newest book is available on-line.
Shambhala®, Shambhala Meditation Center®,and Shambhala Center® are registered service marks of Shambhala International (Vajradhatu). Shambhala Training® and Shambhala Art® are registered service marks of Shambhala/Nalanda Foundation.
