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Sakyong message to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Sakyong, having just emerged from leading a deep retreat at Shambhala Mountain Center, wants to share with the Shambhala community the following letter he has written to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Letter to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church To the congregation of Mother Emanuel, and to ... continuePosted June 29, 2015 by David_Brown
20 Years of Funding – HIGHLIGHT
Improvements to the Shambhala AppCelebrating Its 20th Year, the Shambhala Trust Funds Anti-Violence Work, Tibetan Culture, and Shambhala Technology for Spring 2015 article by Ginny Evans and Greg Lubkin The Shambhala Trust held its Spring 2015 meeting in a familiar location – Boulder, where the Trust hosted ... continuePosted June 29, 2015 by
Early Summer Musings – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Poetry Space curated by the Shambhala Times Poetry Space Editorial Board led by Jeff Fink Now that summer has made its appearance across the land (at least here in the Northern hemisphere,) we’re delighted to offer this edition of Poetry Space. Summer is a slow time for us ... continuePosted June 27, 2015 by
Sakyong on CBS News Religion & Culture This Sunday
The Sakyong Interviewed by Liz Kineke of CBSThe Sakyong will be appearing in a documentary this Sunday June 28. CBS News Religion & Culture covered the Sakyong’s visit to Chicago as a part of a program looking at mindfulness and meditation in today’s society. Three years ago, ... continuePosted June 26, 2015 by David_Brown
Aging and Sensory Loss – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society article by Pam Dreiling Over the last couple of years I have noticed more difficulty remembering and retaining continuity of thoughts and ideas, a common result of aging. I have also noticed changes in my sensory experiences: hearing, vision, taste, smell, touch. Our ... continuePosted June 26, 2015 by
Something’s Not Right – HIGHLIGHT
Something Is Not Right A Poem In memoriam, Charleston, South Carolina 17 June 2015 by Debra Hiers So, this young white boy walks into one of the oldest, most revered African-American churches in Charleston, SC to sit down and pray in Bible study with the church members — his mental state, a deranged, but ... continuePosted June 25, 2015 by
Dechen Choling: 20 Years – HIGHLIGHT
Dechen Choling Shambhala Retreat Center in Southern France Turns 20 Years Old article by Maggie Lewis We’ve got a lot to celebrate! This is our 20th anniversary at Dechen Choling and we are so proud to be here. We are nestled in the French countryside, and invite the world ... continuePosted June 24, 2015 by
Warrior Tribute to Pamela Krasney – HIGHLIGHT
Pamela KrasneyIt is with sadness and appreciation that the Shambhala Times shares with you the news that sangha sister Pamela Krasney died on June 9th in her home in Sausalito from a heart condition. Pamela was a very active and inspiring person in our Shambhala world. ... continuePosted June 23, 2015 by
The Economics of a Global Self-Interest – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Shambhala Economics Welcome to Shambhala Economics, a column in the Shambhala Times where we publish articles on uplifted ways to view and engage in the economic side of life. Layth Matthews who is a long time student of Shambhala Buddhism and author of, “The Four Noble ... continuePosted June 22, 2015 by Dan
Crowded by Beauty – HIGHLIGHT
The Poet is Profound. The Poet is a Jester. Interview with Acharya David Schneider by Valerie Lorig written and edited by J. R. Gilness When author David Schneider was a fledgling student of Zen, he and his cohorts celebrated the end of retreat with a picnic at the crest ... continuePosted June 21, 2015 by Dan
Devotion and Crazy Wisdom – HIGHLIGHT
Reviewing the New Release of Devotion and Crazy Wisdom: Teachings on the Sadhana of Mahamudra Available through Shambhala Media written by Frank Ryan In 1963 Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche received a Spaulding scholarship to attend Oxford University. Sailing from Bombay to Tilbury aboard the P&O Line he immersed himself into ... continuePosted June 18, 2015 by Dan
Slippery Ground
COLUMN: Radical Compassion Interview with Jerry Colonna, Chair of the Board at Naropa University conducted by Cameron Wenaus of retreat.guru and Sarah Lipton, Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief transcribed by JR Gilness, Shambhala Times Volunteer Editor written by Amanda Hester, Shambhala Times Volunteer Editor “And in that moment, he was finally able to ... continuePosted June 17, 2015 by
Emailing Heads of Government
See full article here that this list pertains to. This list includes all countries with Shambhala Centers or groups. If you know of a better email address for any of these heads of government, kindly inform Richard Reoch at [email protected] (A draft email for you to send or adapt is ... continuePosted June 16, 2015 by
The Buddhists Who Are Speaking Out – HIGHLIGHT
Rohingya boat migrants rescued in Indonesiaarticle by Richard Reoch, Personal Envoy of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Buddhists in countries around the world are speaking out in an effort to rescue and protect tens of thousands of displaced people – many of them risking death in overcrowded boats – in ... continuePosted June 16, 2015 by
The Field of Stillness – HIGHLIGHT
Photo courtesy of Jennifer HolderCOLUMN: Dharma Teachings by Roger Guest There are many ways to ground ourselves in presence. We might walk slowly and mindfully, meditate on the breath, focus on sensations within the body or place our attention on an object in the environment. Some might be ... continuePosted June 15, 2015 by Dan