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Her First Week of Life

Her First Week of Life – HIGHLIGHT

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
Posted August 24, 2010 by Editor
A Celebratory Return to Boulder for Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche

A Celebratory Return to Boulder for Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT

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
Posted August 16, 2010 by Editor
Indulge Your Senses in a World of Mukpo Baby News - from the Shambhala Times

Indulge Your Senses in a World of Mukpo Baby News - from the Shambhala Times – HIGHLIGHT

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
Posted August 15, 2010 by Editor
What Her Birth Brings

What Her Birth Brings – HIGHLIGHT

Jennifer Holder reports on events surrounding the birth of Sakyong Mipham and Khandro Tseyang’s first child — including initial comments from the Sakyong — and explores the qualities of her arrival as a princess. As the sun rises on the second day of our Princess’ second ... continue
Posted August 12, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Shambhala in the Kalachakra Tantra

Shambhala in the Kalachakra Tantra – HIGHLIGHT

By Nick Trautz We often hear about the connection between Shambhala and the Kalachakra tradition. While the Kalachakra initiation has been given publically by teachers like His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, it is less common to have exposure to the Kalachakra Tantra ... continue
Posted August 8, 2010 by Nick Trautz
Meet the Newly Appointed Shastris

Meet the Newly Appointed Shastris – HIGHLIGHT

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
Posted August 5, 2010 by Editor
All Gifts Are Bittersweet in the End

All Gifts Are Bittersweet in the End – HIGHLIGHT

[caption id="attachment_19574" align="alignright" width="300" >Tracking Jewels Stepping outside after the Great Mandala Offering, a mantra I was whispering was interrupted by shock as a high-altitude sun blazed 98 degrees straight into my pores. But the pleasures of Boulder soon took over as I wandered in the ... continue
Posted July 20, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Gate Opens for Three Year Retreatants

Gate Opens for Three Year Retreatants – HIGHLIGHT

Minutes before this photo was taken, seated in the the rear of Gampo Abbey’s black suburu with the hatch raised to serve as protection from the pelting rain, Acharya Larry Mermelstein had chanted the liturgy that officially released the fifth group since 1996 to finish a ... continue
Posted July 19, 2010 by
Sunshine and Delight at Great Mandala Offering

Sunshine and Delight at Great Mandala Offering – HIGHLIGHT

The sun blazed at Shambhala Mountain Center on the morning of the Great Mandala Offering, the first of its kind, held on Saturday, July 17th. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche led the mandala practice and spoke of the importance of generosity and accumulating virtue. The event coincided with ... continue
Posted July 18, 2010 by Editor
Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche and the Rangjung Peme Nyingtik Transmission

Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche and the Rangjung Peme Nyingtik Transmission – HIGHLIGHT

This article was compiled and edited by Joey Waxman, with the help of others, on behalf of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s sangha, Mangala Shri Bhuti. Mangala Shri Bhuti is hosting the visit of Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche to Colorodo this August. During his first visit to the United States ... continue
Posted July 9, 2010 by Editor
The Terton and the Chodak in the Shambhala Terma Tradition

The Terton and the Chodak in the Shambhala Terma Tradition – HIGHLIGHT

By Walker Blaine This article is an edited extract from The Great River Of Blessings, a digital book about the Rinchen Terdzo, conferred by His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche on the Kongma Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in the winter of 2008 - 2009. During the course of the ... continue
Posted July 5, 2010 by Walker Blaine
From Revelation to Lineage: Unveiling Terma

From Revelation to Lineage: Unveiling Terma – HIGHLIGHT

By Holly Gayley The revelation of terma, or “treasures,” is a distinctive way that new lineages and cycles of teachings are established in Tibetan Buddhism. Since the eleventh century, terma has provided a mechanism for innovation in Tibet, framed as the recovery of ancient wisdom that is ... continue
Posted July 4, 2010 by Holly
What is Terma?

What is Terma? – HIGHLIGHT

This article was originally published on the Richen Terdzo blog. It has been newly edited and reprinted on the Shambhala Times with the permission of the author. By Holly Gayley Terma texts contain Buddhist teachings intended for troubled times as a source of renewed wisdom and blessings. Although ... continue
Posted July 1, 2010 by Holly
Zen and Tantra: In English

Zen and Tantra: In English – HIGHLIGHT

By Acharya David Schneider To commemorate the release of The Teacup and The Skullcup in French, Acharya David Schneider gave a talk in Paris. This article provides some background. In the coming days, we will publish this article in French and feature the ... continue
Posted June 25, 2010 by
Home is Where the Hearth Is: A History of Shambhala in Nova Scotia

Home is Where the Hearth Is: A History of Shambhala in Nova Scotia – HIGHLIGHT

This is the first in an ongoing series of essays by Acharya Bill McKeever on various aspects of Shambhala, particularly pertaining to Nova Scotia and the Maritime Provinces. By Bill McKeever Years ago, I was sitting with the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in our offices at Naropa University ... continue
Posted June 8, 2010 by Stephen Baker
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