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Creating Peace the Shambhala Way

Creating Peace the Shambhala Way – HIGHLIGHT

By Sakyong Mipham It is absolutely possible to create a good human society here on earth. To do so, we need strong mindfulness and intention. As human beings, we are influenced by our environment. If we create an environment of aggression and disharmony, stress will become the ... continue
Posted March 5, 2010 by Editor
When Concept Opens Up

When Concept Opens Up – HIGHLIGHT

From the column Dharma Snacks, by Cynthia Kneen I find contemplation powerful. When a concept opens up, we find a meaning that is deeper and richer than the intellectual activity we started with. As the mind softens and appreciates, we gain insight into the nature of what ... continue
Posted March 2, 2010 by
Announcing “Stars of Wisdom”

Announcing “Stars of Wisdom” – HIGHLIGHT

Stars of Wisdom: Analytical Meditation, Songs of Yogic Joy, and Prayers of Aspiration by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Translated by Ari Goldfield, Rose Taylor Foreword by H. H. the Dalai Lama, The XVII Karmapa From Shambhala Publications: The Tibetan Buddhist teacher who’s known for his joyous, spontaneous songs of realization presents the teachings ... continue
Posted February 12, 2010 by Editor
How to Work with Obstacles

How to Work with Obstacles – HIGHLIGHT

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 are engaged in practice, the greater the obstacles become. If we understand that obstacles are part of ... continue
Posted February 7, 2010 by Editor
Diving Deep

Diving Deep – HIGHLIGHT

From the column Dharma Snacks by Cynthia Kneen I grew up in the Midwestern United States, from sturdy Canadian stock. Somehow my parents thought that Californians were a little silly, and to me that meant that an activity like whale watching was probably silly, too. Then I ... continue
Posted January 21, 2010 by
Shambhala Warriorship and Meditation

Shambhala Warriorship and Meditation – HIGHLIGHT

By Sakyong Mipham In one of the most beautiful Buddhist poems ever written, the great Indian teacher Shantideva talks about the bodhisattva warrior. The Tibetan term is changchup sempa, “the warrior with the mind of enlightenment.” Such a warrior dedicates his or her life to others, using ... continue
Posted January 17, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Weekly Videodhara

Weekly Videodhara – HIGHLIGHT

Infusing the Presence of Chogyam Trungpa into Your Curriculum Complied by Jennifer Holder, with Carolyn Rose Gimian, Gordon Kidd, and Denny Blouin contributing. The Videodhara By Denny Blouin Forget the mahasiddha for the west business: Just CTR in b & w and color, speaking. In your face, your brain, your blood Mainline direct, ... continue
Posted January 8, 2010 by Jennifer Holder

Kindness and the Practice of the Dorje Kasung – HIGHLIGHT

by Ira Abrams, Rusung, Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago “The success of our community, and its future, is going to depend heavily on the visible and ‘feelable’ kindness that is in our mandala,” said the Sakyong, Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche, at the concluding session of the Fourth Shambhala ... continue
Posted January 5, 2010 by chicago

The Sadhana of Mahamudra

During the recent Winter Weekthun, on December 31, 2009, a full moon, and a “blue” moon, Susan Chapman introduced the Sadhana of Mahamudra, traditionally practiced on the full and new moons. Click to listen, or Download Sadhana of Mahamudra talk by Susan Chapman From: Vancouver Shambhala Ordinary News continue
Posted January 5, 2010 by paulbel
Seven Riches of a Sakyong

Seven Riches of a Sakyong – HIGHLIGHT

The Seven Riches of the Sakyong are traditional, universal and practical contemplations on how we can handle ourselves. They were introduced to the community by the Druk Sakyong (Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche) at the 1978 Kalapa Assembly. The accompanying photos are of rupas given to the Druk ... continue
Posted December 31, 2009 by David_Brown
Making Room in Your Meditation Room

Making Room in Your Meditation Room – HIGHLIGHT

The Zen Novice finished his first meal at the monastery. Anxious to begin his journey to enlightenment he asked his Master “Now What?” The Master replied, “Now wash your bowl.” —-Zen Parable By Acharya Michael Greenleaf Michael, Can We Talk? Michael, my dear, we have to talk. No, I didn’t ... continue
Posted December 30, 2009 by
Practices for the Earth

Practices for the Earth

The document linked here―Practices for the Earth (PDF)―contains an essay written by senior Kootenay Shambhala Centre teacher Russell Rodgers outlining the teachings he presented at last summer’s Kootenay Public Weekthun 2009: Touching the Earth meditation retreat, and describing the approach used to deliver the teachings. He submitted ... continue
Posted December 27, 2009 by James Northcote
Knowing Love

Knowing Love – HIGHLIGHT

From the column Dharma Snacks by Cynthia Kneen I’ve been thinking about love. Rumi, the Sufi poet, says of love, “Sea water begs the pearl to break its shell.” In a different context, the Druk Sakyong, Trungpa Rinpoche, said, “The dralas are eager to fall in love ... continue
Posted December 25, 2009 by

Traité de la société et de l’organisation

Le “Traité de la société et de l’organisation” est maintenant en diffusion publique ! Il s’agit d’un message que le Sakyong Mipham Rinpoché avait adressé au Président Reoch en 2003. Pour le télécharger [Cliquez ici] Ce texte est disponible également sur le site web des Traductions Manjushri. Le texte original ... continue
Posted December 16, 2009 by Mentso
Shambhala as a Terma Lineage

Shambhala as a Terma Lineage

By Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown This article is based on an address to the Shambhala Teachers’ Academy held at Dechen Choling in September, 2009. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has asked us all to learn more about the terma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Earlier this year, the Sakyong received numerous empowerments ... continue
Posted December 12, 2009 by
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