Days of Sunshine and Storm
By Frank Ryan
Have been told that
Mamo
is a term of affection
for dakinis
of open awake
sunshine and storm
tuning in or turning stone.
Neither casually cruising
nor ponderously proclaiming,
we invite, praise and command
these various women
who fill a thousand realms
to banish into space
these viper mirages of outer, inner and secret.
Only mind itself
nothing but your smiling face
can pacify these raging squalls,
avert sickness, dons and obstacles,
master the glory of profound, brilliant,
just and powerful,
and usher in self-existing kingdom of delight.
By Sakyong Mipham
Whatever our level of practice, there will always be obstacles. The Tibetan word for obstacle, parche, means “what cuts our progress.” In fact, sometimes the more we ... continue
While the Shambhala Sun is always in the East, the West Coast Shambhalian certainly knows how to enjoy a good setting sun once in a while. Especially those of ... continue
A doha by Linda Lewis, offered as part of our series of expressions of love leading up to this year’s Shambhala / Valentine’s Day celebration.
I think of the ... continue
Many Shambhala Centers start in someone’s home. In Albuquerque, Devon and Ingrid greet newcomers at the door before the evening’s dharma talk. Their five-year-old daughter, Pidge, is already tucked ... continue
Neuroscientists are talking about finding nirvana…
in the brain.
Is this all some big misunderstanding? Or has the dharma made a new mark within scientific inquiry and mainstream culture? You ... continue
By Jim Infantino
Recently, one of the bigger mysteries of my life was solved. Not only solved, but tied up neatly, with a big fat happy ending. All of my ... continue
From the column Shambhala at the Movies by Angela Pressburger
Many Shambhalians – in our centers and as individuals – have expressed an interest in using ecology films to ... continue
Poem by Lama Ugyen
Yogin of crazy
Who wandered at Taktsang Cave
You discovered Mahamudra
Your students are practicing with it
May we attain some fruition.
Nobody knows if we will attain fruition or not
It ... continue
On his birthday, just before entering retreat, the Sakyong recorded an interview with President Reoch about the significance of Shambhala Households.
“Shambhala is historically connected with household,” he said. “I feel that the next phase is really this notion of the Shambhala Household. A person could choose to say ‘I would like to live as a Shambhala Household,’ and they would participate in this way. I would send a letter or acknowledgment that their home is ... continue
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