Pittsburgh Shambhala Meditation Center

Description

The Pittsburgh Shambhala Meditation Center is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (1939-1987) was a scholar, teacher, poet, artist and Buddhist meditation master who originated a radical re-presentation of Shambhala vision.

Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama (563BCE - 483 BCE), commonly known as the Buddha. In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Shambhala s a mythical kingdom hidden somewhere in Inner Asiawhere all the inhabitants are enlightened.

The center offers public meditation, a core curriculum of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, as well as training in advanced contemplative practices.

It is located inside a handsome brick former carriage house behind the Western Pennsylvania Family Center, a non-profit organization that uses an innovative set of ideas about the evolution of humankind and human relationships.

Hours of operation

Varies per class schedule; call for information.

Parking

Free on-street parking or in small lot next to building accessed from Supreme Way.

Bus routes that serve this area

• 77C - Shadyside
• 77D - Highland - Friendship