Shambhala Weekend Retreat: Warrior in the World

Shambhala Weekend Retreat: Warrior in the World
June 27, 2026 9:00 AM — June 28, 2026 5:00 PM

27 June 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
28 June 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

“With the great problems now facing human society, it seems increasingly important to find simple and non-sectarian ways to work with ourselves and to share our understanding with others.”
— Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

*Warrior in the World* explores how the practice of meditation can help us meet these challenges with courage, clarity, and an open heart. Bringing mindfulness and awareness into everyday life, we cultivate the confidence to engage with difficult situations without becoming overwhelmed, reactive, or discouraged.

This weekend retreat draws upon the strength and insight we develop through meditation practice. Together, we will explore how to stay present amid uncertainty, listen deeply across differences, and respond to the complexities of our time with wisdom and kindness. As we learn to trust our innate wakefulness, we discover that genuine courage is not about certainty or control, but about remaining open, compassionate, and fully engaged with the world as it is.

Through meditation, discussion, and contemplative practices, participants will deepen their connection to their own inherent goodness and explore how that understanding can support meaningful relationships, community engagement, and skillful action in challenging times.

This weekend includes:
• Guided meditation instruction and practice
• Teachings on mindful engagement and wakefulness in everyday life
• Exploration of courage, compassion, and confidence
• Group discussion and shared inquiry
• Opportunities to connect contemplative practice with contemporary social challenges
• Light breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and lunch on Saturday

Led by: Elvia Garcia. Elvia is a Shambhala meditation instructor and has been a member of the Davis Shambhala Center community since 2008. She has held several leadership positions in this community, including Head of Protection, Program Coordination, and Center Director. Elvia is active in the larger community as a conflict resolution teacher and coach, mediator, and restorative justice facilitator. She credits her ability to remain present as a conflict resolution practitioner to the practices, teachings, and relationships she’s experienced through the Shambhala community.

This program is offered in person only.

Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, you are warmly welcome.

~~This program is offered in person only.~~

$150 or what you can pay