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Auspicious Meeting in Delhi

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 ... continue
Posted March 7, 2010 by Editor
Sakyong’s International Engagement

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 ... continue
Posted February 18, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Shambhala Day Address

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 ... continue
Posted February 15, 2010 by Editor
Earth Ox | Year in Review

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 ... continue
Posted February 13, 2010 by Editor
Documenting Action for Change

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 ... continue
Posted January 31, 2010 by
Sun Love Sun

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 ... continue
Posted January 27, 2010 by
Blessed by the Dalai Lama

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 ... continue
Posted January 19, 2010 by Editor
Horse Corridor in Heaven

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 ... continue
Posted January 18, 2010 by
Report from SunSpace: Should Tiger ditch Buddhism for Christianity?

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. continue
Posted January 4, 2010 by
Children in a Shambhala Household

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 ... continue
Posted January 3, 2010 by Susan Williams
Shambhala is 80% Atmosphere

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 ... continue
Posted January 2, 2010 by
What is a Shambhala Household?

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 ... continue
Posted January 1, 2010 by Editor
Reflecting the Extraordinary Reality of Shambhala

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 ... continue
Posted December 28, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Best of 2009

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 ... continue
Posted December 27, 2009 by Editor
Religions for Peace

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 ... continue
Posted December 20, 2009 by
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