Shambhala Meditation Center

The Shambhala Brussels Meditation Group is part of an international community of more than 200 meditation centres and groups founded by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The Shambhala buddhist path, unique in the world of western buddhism, combines the teachings of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan buddhism with the Shambhala principles of living an uplifted life, fully engaged with the world. The Shambhala Brussels Group is an enthusiastic, diverse community of members and friends who provide ongoing volunteer work and support – creating a warm, genuine basis for the realizing the full potential of our authentic wisdom traditions. OUR LINEAGE Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche was one of the most dynamic teachers of Buddhism in the 20th Century. He was a pioneer in bringing the Buddhist teachings of Tibet to the West and is credited with introducing many Buddhist concepts into the English language and psyche in a fresh and new way. Meditation is a natural state of the human mind — at rest, open, alert.

The practice of meditation has been taught for over 2,500 years as a vehicle for realising the beauty and magic of the ordinary world without aggression or manipulation. The teachings of Shambhala Buddhism emphasise the potential for enlightenment inherent in every situation or state of mind. Through discipline, gentleness and a sense of humour, the practitioner is invited to let go of conflicting emotions and wake up on the spot.