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Surmang Dances – HIGHLIGHT
by Lyndon Comstock photos by Surmang Khenpo Meditational dances are a traditional part of the annual cycle of practices at Surmang monastery in Tibet, the home monastery of the Trungpa lineage. The Tibetan vajrayana tradition includes many intricate practices, all geared towards helping the practitioner clarify their mind ... continuePosted November 30, 2012 by
Making the Invisible Visible – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Times is delighted to announce a new blog: Making the Invisible Visible “I am not one of the youngest people in Shambhala, and so, for me, this blog is a bit of a marvel!” exclaimed the new blogger, Shambhala International’s Executive Director Carolyn Mandelker. Carolyn has named her new ... continuePosted November 28, 2012 by
Rites of Passage: Longing
Grand Tetons by David BrownLonging poem written by the group that went through the first Rites of Passage for the stages of life, held at Karme Choling, autumn 2012 Broken hearted kiss Embracing the planet It’s good to grow old Soft green blade of grass Drops of dew Tomorrow there will be frost Grieving ... continuePosted November 26, 2012 by
Historic Rites of Passage – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Shambhala Awakening to the Stages of Life Recent Program Held at Karme Choling by Andrea Sherman, PhD A group of warriors aged 40-65 years old gathered in Vermont to acknowledge and celebrate the first Rites of Passage for the stages of life. Celebrating 20 and 10 year ... continuePosted November 26, 2012 by
Funding Cut to Canada’s Prison Chaplains – HIGHLIGHT
Shastri Veit Weber, a Shambhala Buddhist representative in the non-Christian prison chaplaincy in Canada was recently affected by a sweeping government budget cut. In an article on Touch Base, a magazine for Canadians, he says, “I am not a lawyer, but it looks to me that ... continuePosted November 23, 2012 by
Shambhala Community Celebrates Sakyong’s Birthday – HIGHLIGHT
the Sakyong performs long life practice,by Mark Whaley As the worldwide Shambhala community celebrated the Sakyong’s birthday last week, the Sakyong Wangmo requested that a Tenshuk ceremony be performed for his long life and well-being. The traditional Tenshuk consists of offering a mandala as well as representations ... continuePosted November 22, 2012 by
It Was Never About Us – HIGHLIGHT
lobster releaseCollege Students study Meditation and Buddhism and make a Visit to Gampo Abbey by Stacey Mitchell, Finance Manager, Gampo Abbey photos by Heather Schmidt It’s Saturday morning at Gampo Abbey and something different is happening. Instead of the daily morning ritual of oatmeal and plain yogurt being prepared ... continuePosted November 21, 2012 by
Fundraising with Beginner’s Mind – HIGHLIGHT
Current Centerby Marcelle Gilkerson The Shambhala Meditation Center of Columbus is a small center. For the last ten years, our home has been a cozy-but-beautiful rental suite on the second floor of an office building. With less than 1,000 square feet of space overall, our shrine room ... continuePosted November 19, 2012 by
Sky Dancer – HIGHLIGHT
Introducing a new series of photographs called Sky Dancer photos by Dana Marshall, Bussum, Netherlands The power of the female body is that it is the link between heaven and earth. Sky Dancer touches on embodied feminine energy. These images are a proclamation of strength and playfulness. They are ... continuePosted November 18, 2012 by
Every Storm Passes
Hurricane, or “superstorm” Sandy left millions without power, and brought death and destruction to the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast. Many thousands are without homes to go back to. In response to many questions about our centers and friends in the areas affected by hurricane Sandy, ... continuePosted November 17, 2012 by
Sacred Space – HIGHLIGHT
cooking fish in the Karme Choling tilt skilletKitchen Wisdom by Lisa Harris Kitchens are interesting places. They are where we begin and end our days. They are often the focal point of the household for eating, socializing, homework, and consolation. We tap into the refrigerator and pantry for ... continuePosted November 16, 2012 by
What IS Culture and Decorum? – HIGHLIGHT
Just what exactly IS Shambhala Culture and Decorum? by Amanda Hester, Adjutant to the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum For many in Shambhala ‘culture and decorum’ are words vaguely associated with any number of forms and events, with fussy women or elegant ladies. These words and their ... continuePosted November 14, 2012 by
Mukpo & Friedman Rock Toronto – HIGHLIGHT
An insider’s look at Creating Court in Everyday Life, Recently held at the Toronto Shambhala Center by Margaret Scott photos by Glenn Austin August, 1985, Rocky Mountain Dharma Center…we’re into the Vajrayana portion of a three-month seminary. The Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Lady Diana Mukpo are sitting on chairs ... continuePosted November 12, 2012 by
Snapshots of Basic Goodness: November – HIGHLIGHT
This monthly post features snapshots of basic goodness as seen out in the world, on the street, in the countryside, in another country, at work, home, garden or grocery store. (Click on each image to view larger.) #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-1 img { border: ... continuePosted November 11, 2012 by
Sandy Relief and Recovery – HIGHLIGHT
trees down in NYC by Erich StromHow You Can Help The Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is organizing a day of service to assist Hurricane Sandy victims today, Saturday, November 10. While many of us cannot go to NY to help out, we can provide supplies ... continuePosted November 10, 2012 by