Best Vipassana Meditation Centers In San Diego Near Me

4worldlovers: Shambhala is an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and now governed by the Shambhala Board of Directors. Learn about our vision, lineage & community. More →


Our centre offers a rich array of ongoing offerings free to the public including weekly public sitting meditation hours and dharma talks. No prior meditation experience required to attend. All are welcome. More →

Come join us in a practice of paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental way. In this meditation gathering, we will be taking time out of our busy lives to tune into ourselves and the world around us. All are welcome in this session - new and experienced meditators alike.

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4worldlovers: We provide opportunities for meditation and learning the dharma through Vipassana style meditation (also known as Insight Meditation). We welcome new and experienced participants from diverse backgrounds. Our intention is to cultivate mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion for the benefit of all beings.

We have embarked on a process to encourage inclusivity and diversity as we aspire to welcome all peoples to our community. Our ongoing work is unfolding as a sequence of study, reflection, and discussion activities each followed by actions within our organization. Learn more


We host a number of peer-led meditation, study, and affinity groups that cover a wide range of topics providing opportunities to deepen your practice

Explore Vipassana meditation with our Dharma Self-Study Guide, one of our dharma recordings, or at one of our events

Resources for establishing a steady practice. Tips on finding a teacher, and more

Information about silent retreats and dharma study recommendations for seasoned practitioners