Shamballa Light Center

AZ · EIN 852300997 · $706 rev · operational · shamballalightcenter.org

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Shamballa Light Center offers personal and group meditation retreats and training in Zen Meditation. Located on five acres of the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona, it is part of a larger intentional community called Sacred Earth. The center provides limited housing, tent camping, and RV hookups for short-term stays, and offers work exchange programs.

activities · 4

what they do

direct service · 4

Group retreats for personal growth Integrated Wellness Programs

Hosts small group retreats focused on personal growth, providing structured experiences in a communal setting.
Personal meditation retreats and Zen training Spiritual Energy and Awareness Workshops

Offers personal meditation retreats and personalized Zen Meditation training for individuals seeking spiritual development.
Tent and RV camping for short-term stays Camp Facility Rental & Retreat Hosting

Provides tent camping and RV hookups for short-term stays at its desert location in Arizona.
Work exchange program for extended stays

Offers work exchange programs that allow individuals to stay long-term on the property in exchange for service or labor.

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how they think

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Fostering spiritual and intentional community living intentional_community_development

The organization operates within a larger collective of spiritual and intentional communities to embrace spiritual values, alternate lifestyles, low-cost housing, farming, and community building, suggesting that living in such a community is a mechanism for personal and collective growth and well-being.

named programs · 3

what they call their work

Group Retreats

Invites people to explore personal growth in small group settings.

Personal Meditation Retreats

Offers personalized meditation training in Zen Meditation with Elder Bruce.

Work Exchange Programs

Allows individuals to stay on the property for an extended time in exchange for work.

relationships · 5

who they work with

Dharma Vista Zen Center Partner — Neighboring community offering free meditation with a focus on Buddhist beliefs and lifestyle.
Kokopelli Gardens Partner — Co-located spiritual and intentional community focusing on desert farming and resident programs.
Mandala Sonora Wellness Retreats Partner — Neighboring community that is the location of the Sacred Earth Ashram, Kirtan Stage, Yoga Dome, and Bhakti Hearth, offering limited housing and year-round residency.
Sacred Earth Community Eco Farm Partner — Neighboring community offering off-grid living and focusing on farming with a deep well.
Terra Sante Village Partner — Neighboring nonprofit community dedicated to experiments in sustainable living, permaculture, ecological housing, solar energy, water conservation, and community development.