Membership
The Shambhala Meditation Center of Seattle is managed and supported by its members through their volunteer work and financial support. Anyone who feels a connection to the Center and the vision of Shambhala is welcome to become a member.
Membership involves a commitment to regular meditation practice, a financial commitment of monthly contributions to the Center, and volunteer service. Financial contributions to the Center are tax deductible and support the needs of the local Center, with a portion going towards the support of the international Shambhala community. The suggested amount is currently $50/month and giving can always be tailored to one’s individual financial situation - there are members who contribute significantly more or less depending on their personal circumstances.
All members are supported in their practice and study. Each member has an individual meditation instructor and receives discounts on classes and programs and access to the local membership directory and the members’ section of the www.shambhala.org website.
If you are interested in membership, please contact the Center at seattle@shambhala.org.
If you are a new or existing member you can set up recurring dues payments online here.
"A member of Shambhala makes a connection to mindfulness-awareness practice, and works to integrate that practice into daily life. This connection may also be made through contemplative practices based on mindfulness-awareness. As part of the global mandala of Shambhala, members are dedicated to creating enlightened society. This is accomplished through individual and group practice, by supporting the mandala financially and by sharing in the tasks and responsibilities of manifesting Shambhala vision."
-- from the Shambhala Membership Policy
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