The Buddhist Gate

The Buddhist tradition provides a well-defined, graduated method of developing skillful action and wisdom through meditation practice. The Buddhist teachings presented at the Shambhala Center are derived from the Kagyü and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

The basic premise of Buddhism is that all human beings possess the basic mind of enlightenment as their intrinsic nature; but in order to recognize that mind it is necessary to train our minds to dissolve confusion and allow the brilliance of awakened mind to shine through. According to the Buddha and to the lineage teachers who have followed this path, we can actually dissolve the myths about ourselves, conquer our fear, and attain enlightenment. This kind of conquering does not involve force; it relies on gentleness. Only gentle beings can produce a gentle world. The practice of meditation cultivates gentleness, bravery, and wakefulness.