Sep 01
Wednesday
Garden of Baby Girls
Maggie Smith and Mark Whaley are proud to introduce their newborn daughter, Athena Rose Whaley.
She arrived on August 15th, 2010 at 4 in the morning, weighing 7 lbs 9 oz.
Mamma and child are glowing with health and new smiles.
“We feel so blessed to have her in our lives” - Maggie.
Author Archive
Commitment Ceremony in Boulder – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 08.31.10
Ariella Karuna Futral and Erik Martin Lindström celebrated their Commitment Ceremony on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at The Starhouse, Sunshine Canyon, Boulder, Colorado. Naomi Yoder performed the ceremony in which the couple wrote thier own vows. A lively reception followed with a Mariachi band at a ...continue
no responses - Posted 08.31.10
Ariella Karuna Futral and Erik Martin Lindström celebrated their Commitment Ceremony on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at The Starhouse, Sunshine Canyon, Boulder, Colorado. Naomi Yoder performed the ceremony in which the couple wrote thier own vows. A lively reception followed with a Mariachi band at a ...continue
Wendy Friedman Speaks on CTV – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 08.28.10
Royal birth in the Halifax news… Sangyum Wendy Friedman speaks on CTV Halifax’s Breakfast Television about the royal birth. To view the video, click below: Sakyong Wangmo page of Shambhala.org. continue
no responses - Posted 08.28.10
Royal birth in the Halifax news… Sangyum Wendy Friedman speaks on CTV Halifax’s Breakfast Television about the royal birth. To view the video, click below: Sakyong Wangmo page of Shambhala.org. continue
Halifax Mayor Congratulates Their Majesties on Birth of First Child – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 08.26.10
In a letter dated to August 16, the mayor of Halifax, Peter Kelly, extends congratulates to Their Majesties for the birth of their first child on behalf of the residents of Halifax and the Halifax Regional Council. The letter states, “We are honoured that you chose ...continue
no responses - Posted 08.26.10
In a letter dated to August 16, the mayor of Halifax, Peter Kelly, extends congratulates to Their Majesties for the birth of their first child on behalf of the residents of Halifax and the Halifax Regional Council. The letter states, “We are honoured that you chose ...continue
Her First Week of Life – HIGHLIGHT
19 responses - Posted 08.24.10
The Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo have released three new photographs of their daughter, Jestun Drukmo, taken after the family returned to Namgyal Potrang, the court in Halifax. These images of our Royal Family are courtesy of Christoph Schoeherr, Personal Assistant to the Sakyong. continue
19 responses - Posted 08.24.10
The Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo have released three new photographs of their daughter, Jestun Drukmo, taken after the family returned to Namgyal Potrang, the court in Halifax. These images of our Royal Family are courtesy of Christoph Schoeherr, Personal Assistant to the Sakyong. continue
Moving Out of the Dark Age – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 08.22.10
By Sakyong Mipham According to many wisdom traditions, we are in a dark age. Over a thousand years ago, Padmasambhava, the great teacher who brought Buddhism from India to Tibet, predicted that this particular dark age would be distinguished by our increasing cleverness. We would create myriad ...continue
no responses - Posted 08.22.10
By Sakyong Mipham According to many wisdom traditions, we are in a dark age. Over a thousand years ago, Padmasambhava, the great teacher who brought Buddhism from India to Tibet, predicted that this particular dark age would be distinguished by our increasing cleverness. We would create myriad ...continue
A Celebratory Return to Boulder for Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 08.16.10
Last Wednesday, Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche entered the Boulder Shambhala Center with the wry smile of a seventeen year old. Yet, during the tea and rice ceremony, his relaxed poise had an ancient air about it. Ah, the paradoxes in the life of a reincarnate lama… young ...continue
no responses - Posted 08.16.10
Last Wednesday, Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche entered the Boulder Shambhala Center with the wry smile of a seventeen year old. Yet, during the tea and rice ceremony, his relaxed poise had an ancient air about it. Ah, the paradoxes in the life of a reincarnate lama… young ...continue
Indulge Your Senses in a World of Mukpo Baby News - from the Shambhala Times – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 08.15.10
As the week slows down and we relax into Jetsun Drukmo’s first weekend of life, the Shambhala Times offers links to media coverage of her birth. From our articles to the Shambhala Sun, the Toronto Sun, and the CBC — uncountable numbers of people have been ...continue
no responses - Posted 08.15.10
As the week slows down and we relax into Jetsun Drukmo’s first weekend of life, the Shambhala Times offers links to media coverage of her birth. From our articles to the Shambhala Sun, the Toronto Sun, and the CBC — uncountable numbers of people have been ...continue
Embraced by the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT
1 response - Posted 08.15.10
Terry Rudderham shares a series of stunning photos of the Halifax welcome for Jetsun Drukmo, the newborn baby of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and the Sakyong Wangmo, Khandro Tseyang. continue
1 response - Posted 08.15.10
Terry Rudderham shares a series of stunning photos of the Halifax welcome for Jetsun Drukmo, the newborn baby of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and the Sakyong Wangmo, Khandro Tseyang. continue
Video of Halifax Welcome – HIGHLIGHT
3 responses - Posted 08.13.10
James Hoagland of Centre Productions offers this video of Jetsun Drukmo’s welcome home to the Kalapa Court in Halifax. Note that it may take a moment to load after you click. If you are having trouble viewing this video, try changing browsers or visit Shambhala.org on the ...continue
3 responses - Posted 08.13.10
James Hoagland of Centre Productions offers this video of Jetsun Drukmo’s welcome home to the Kalapa Court in Halifax. Note that it may take a moment to load after you click. If you are having trouble viewing this video, try changing browsers or visit Shambhala.org on the ...continue
Halifax Sangha Welcomes Royal Baby – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 08.12.10
The newborn Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo received a warm welcome home at the Halifax court earlier today. David Brown shares these photographs. Click on any photo to enlarge or view as a slideshow. continue
no responses - Posted 08.12.10
The newborn Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo received a warm welcome home at the Halifax court earlier today. David Brown shares these photographs. Click on any photo to enlarge or view as a slideshow. continue
A Face We Will Know Herein as “Jetsun Drukmo” – HIGHLIGHT
9 responses - Posted 08.12.10
The arrival of this beautiful face, fresh to our Shambhala mandala, was greeted yesterday by a magnificent rainbow at Gampo Abbey. Just after dawn, as residents entered the shrine room for morning chants, a stunning rainbow of a lovely pink color, with rosy-red and turquoise highlights, ...continue
9 responses - Posted 08.12.10
The arrival of this beautiful face, fresh to our Shambhala mandala, was greeted yesterday by a magnificent rainbow at Gampo Abbey. Just after dawn, as residents entered the shrine room for morning chants, a stunning rainbow of a lovely pink color, with rosy-red and turquoise highlights, ...continue
Royal Birth Announcement – HIGHLIGHT
1 response - Posted 08.11.10
The Kalapa Court is delighted to announce the birth of a daughter to their Majesties, the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo. The baby was born at 10:24 am Atlantic Daylight Time on Wednesday 11 August, the first day of the Tibetan new moon, in the IWK Health Centre ...continue
1 response - Posted 08.11.10
The Kalapa Court is delighted to announce the birth of a daughter to their Majesties, the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo. The baby was born at 10:24 am Atlantic Daylight Time on Wednesday 11 August, the first day of the Tibetan new moon, in the IWK Health Centre ...continue
Arrival of Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 08.10.10
Mangala Shri Bhuti released the following video of Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche’s arrival in New York City on August 3rd. Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche is being hosted by Mangala Shri Bhuti on his first teaching tour in North America. After a number days of teaching in New York City ...continue
no responses - Posted 08.10.10
Mangala Shri Bhuti released the following video of Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche’s arrival in New York City on August 3rd. Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche is being hosted by Mangala Shri Bhuti on his first teaching tour in North America. After a number days of teaching in New York City ...continue
Meet the Newly Appointed Shastris – HIGHLIGHT
2 responses - Posted 08.05.10
As the culmination of an intensive training program, held in mid-July, nearly sixty shastris were appointed in a ceremony conducted by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Led by Acharyas Judith Simmer-Brown and Adam Lobel, the training focused on pedagogy for the Way of Shambhala, the new curriculum ...continue
2 responses - Posted 08.05.10
As the culmination of an intensive training program, held in mid-July, nearly sixty shastris were appointed in a ceremony conducted by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Led by Acharyas Judith Simmer-Brown and Adam Lobel, the training focused on pedagogy for the Way of Shambhala, the new curriculum ...continue
















