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Politicians train in Mindfulness – HIGHLIGHT
A Round-up of Events at London’s Awake in the World Festival article and video by President Richard Reoch Politicians being trained in mindfulness? It’s not a wild dream. It’s happening in Britain’s House of Commons and House of Lords and may be extended to the country’s parliamentary civil ... continuePosted September 16, 2013 by Richard_Reoch
Sun Camper steals hearts at London event – HIGHLIGHT
Flashmob outdoor meditationReport from the Ground of Awake in the World article by Shannon van Staden, Shambhala Times Reporter video by President Richard Reoch Among the many people who spoke on Day Three of London’s Awake in the World Festival, one of the most moving personal testimonies was from ... continuePosted September 15, 2013 by
Reading “Hailstorm” – HIGHLIGHT
video by President Richard Reoch The Awake in the World Festival in London devoted it’s second day to Remembering Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Among the many presenters was British actor Richard Hansell who offering a stunning reading of Trungpa Rinpoche’s poem, “Hailstorm”. Also titled, “In the North of the ... continuePosted September 14, 2013 by
Sakyong’s Thoughts for Boulder Flood
The Sakyong is currently in London, presiding over the Awake in the World Festival, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche coming to the West. Aware of the floods in Colorado, the Sakyong expressed his concern for those living there, in particular the sangha ... continuePosted September 14, 2013 by
The Boulder Flood: Notes from High Ground – HIGHLIGHT
As flooding continues in Boulder Valley, Jennifer Holder offers tidbits from a hillside. Just as I sit at my computer to write this, the sun peeks through rainclouds for the second time in four days. It quickly fades, but encourages me on to write this little ... continuePosted September 13, 2013 by Jennifer Holder
Awake in the World Begins – HIGHLIGHT
video by President Richard Reoch The Awake in the World Festival is a four day festival focusing on the arts and social vision taking place in the center of London with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, right now. London Shambhala Center Director expresses the purpose of the weekend saying that, ... continuePosted September 13, 2013 by
Gathering Goodness in NYC – HIGHLIGHT
On a Weekend with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in New York City by Naoko Kojima This coming November, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche will be traveling to New York City for a special and long-anticipated weekend program. The weekend event comes at a pivotal time as the Shambhala Meditation Center ... continuePosted September 11, 2013 by
Investigating the Syria Crisis – HIGHLIGHT
The article below is copied from the Huffington Post UK, and is President Richard Reoch’s final piece leading up to Awake in the World. How Much Shock and Awe Will it Take to Wake Us Up? by President Richard Reoch The debate about bombing Syria is, in part, about ... continuePosted September 10, 2013 by Richard_Reoch
Prayers for His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
Dear Shambhala Sangha, His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche fell ill recently while leading an intensive program of practice and initiations in Kalmykia, Russia. His Eminence has been traveling and teaching extensively this year, and in the past few weeks his blood pressure has been unusually high. Yesterday ... continuePosted September 7, 2013 by David_Brown
Autumn Snapshots of Basic Goodness – HIGHLIGHT
, Birmingham, ALThis monthly feature highlights snapshots of basic goodness taken by YOU, our readers, as seen out in the world, on the street, in the countryside, in another country, at work, home, garden or grocery store. In Shambhala, we embody the tradition, practice and lineage of ... continuePosted September 7, 2013 by
Finding True Courage – HIGHLIGHT
On Walking Meditation For many of us, our early experiences with the Shambhala teachings and meditation practice are powerful. Brian Renner, of Los Angeles vividly captures moments of inspiration and insight during an outdoor walking meditation. In a quietly shaded spot a little off the beaten ... continuePosted September 6, 2013 by
The Great Vow – HIGHLIGHT
Bodhisattva by Liza MatthewsOur motivation determines our success on the spiritual path, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. And the greatest of all is the vow to save all sentient beings. In Buddhism, it is motivation that defines what kind of practitioner we are. Simply put, the greater our ... continuePosted September 4, 2013 by
Back to School? – HIGHLIGHT
Market in Aix-en-Provence, southern France,Shambhala Times Updates from the Inside Out Editor’s Column by Sarah Lipton Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief In the northwestern hemisphere, summer is coming to a close. In northern Vermont, the trees have begun to flaunt hints of autumnal hues, the colors cascading rapidly towards their October denouement ... continuePosted September 2, 2013 by Sarah