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Auspicious Meeting in Delhi – HIGHLIGHT
[caption id="attachment_16351" align="aligncenter" width="448" by the fortunate coincidence and quickly arranged the meeting to exchange greetings and warm wishes for the new year. The Karmapa was traveling from Kerala to Dharamsala and had a brief stop over in Delhi. The Sakyong has now reached Nepal to begin ... continuePosted March 7, 2010 by Editor
Sakyong’s International Engagement – HIGHLIGHT
Jennifer Holder interviews the Sakyong’s Chief of Staff, Joshua Silberstein, about several of the global initiatives that the Sakyong is supporting. As he points out in the interview, “By planting the flag of sanity, all the other traditions and people who prize that sanity can ... continuePosted February 18, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Shambhala Day Address – HIGHLIGHT
This Sunday, the first internet hookup for Shambhala Day took place via Shambhala Online. Community members cheered, shouted “ki ki so so,” and waved to each other across continents. President Reoch addressed the global mandala from Halifax, and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche shared exciting news from retreat ... continuePosted February 15, 2010 by Editor
Earth Ox | Year in Review – HIGHLIGHT
The Earth Ox (2009–10) has been a been a poignant year of deepening and clarifying. This year Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche opened the Scorpion Seal for advanced Shambhala practitioners to connect more profoundly with the principal terma of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The Sakyong continues to ... continuePosted February 13, 2010 by Editor
Documenting Action for Change – HIGHLIGHT
From the column Shambhala at the Movies by Angela Pressburger Many Shambhalians – in our centers and as individuals – have expressed an interest in using ecology films to inspire dialogue and further exploration of this important and very current topic. Recently, there has been ... continuePosted January 31, 2010 by
Sun Love Sun – HIGHLIGHT
Because Shambhala Day falls on Valentine’s Day this year, in the weeks leading up to the big day, we will be featuring our community’s vibrant expressions of love. By Olive Colon Breakfasting Before the sunmist sun Breaking through cloudy mind Sweeping away discursive patternings Brushing cobwebs Off ancient rhymes Continuity Often not expressed But recognized In space ... continuePosted January 27, 2010 by
Blessed by the Dalai Lama – HIGHLIGHT
His Holiness the Dalia Lama performed the ribbon cutting and ceremonial blessings officially opening Rigon Thupten Mindroling Monastery on 12 January 2010. Arriving by helicopter from Bhubaneswar and heavily guarded by the Orissa state police, His Holiness arrived and took up residence at the newly ... continuePosted January 19, 2010 by Editor
Horse Corridor in Heaven – HIGHLIGHT
From the column Shambhala at the Movies, by Angela Pressburger Ode To The Ancient Tea-Horse Road What is the name of that mountain; that mountain that lies ahead? After we pass Changdu, we’ll get to Ya’an. The butter tea of Batang is sweet; the zanba of Litang so tasty, After ... continuePosted January 18, 2010 by
Report from SunSpace: Should Tiger ditch Buddhism for Christianity?
Today (Jan. 4) has been a flurry on the Shambhala Sun’s blog, SunSpace. Scores of people have voiced opinion on Fox pundit Brit Hume’s recent remarks that only Christianity (not Buddhism) can save Tiger Woods. Come read and add your voice. continuePosted January 4, 2010 by
Children in a Shambhala Household – HIGHLIGHT
This article touches on the richness of mixing meditation practice and Shambhala culture with the complexities of family life. It is an area where everyone has valuable experience. Continuing to build on materials and resources on this topic is a vital part of exploring the culture ... continuePosted January 3, 2010 by Susan Williams
Shambhala is 80% Atmosphere – HIGHLIGHT
By Angela Pressburger From the beginning, in all cultures, the hearth was the center of the household, the emblem of “home.” The glow of the hearth promised safety, warmth, food and welcome. When we have these, we can rejoice. Today, with all our appliances, gadgets and ... continuePosted January 2, 2010 by
What is a Shambhala Household? – HIGHLIGHT
In conjunction with the Sakyong’s recent teaching and emphasis on Shambhala Household, we asked Wendy Friedman and Noel McLellan to share their thoughts on the topic. Sangyum Wendy Friedman is the newly appointed Director of the Office of Culture and Decorum. Kusung Dapon Noel McLellan is ... continuePosted January 1, 2010 by Editor
Reflecting the Extraordinary Reality of Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
Our content manager, Jennifer Holder, reflects on the first year of the Shambhala Times community news magazine. Photos courtesy of Michael Levy. Just like our community, the news of Shambhala is rich and diverse. It is a wellspring of not only the jewels we are cultivating ... continuePosted December 28, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Best of 2009 – HIGHLIGHT
Did you know that the Shambhala Times posts a new story to the homepage almost every day? Since the website launched ten months ago, we have published more than 600 articles, photo essays, news and views by Shambhalians around the world. In 2009, we received ... continuePosted December 27, 2009 by Editor
Religions for Peace – HIGHLIGHT
By Anna Weinstein When Oscar Arias, the president of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, began his address with the life story of the Buddha, I felt a strange synchronicity with the Shambhala Congress taking place at the same time thousands of miles north. The Global ... continuePosted December 20, 2009 by
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