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Sakyong Speaks on the Kalapa Capital Centre

Sakyong Speaks on the Kalapa Capital Centre – HIGHLIGHT

In October, 2009, the Sakyong granted a filmed interview in which he spoke at some length about the Kalapa Capital Centre.  Click below to watch the interview. From: Kalapa Capital Centre continue
Posted August 27, 2010 by Stephen Baker
New Arrivals: Stories of Immigration and Inspiration

New Arrivals: Stories of Immigration and Inspiration

This is one of an ongoing series of articles written by people who have recently immigrated to Nova Scotia; their joys, their challenges, the ease or difficulty of immigrating, and what it’s like moving to Kalapa. By Melissa Howell At the 2005 Shambhala Congress, Acharya ... continue
Posted August 25, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Welcome! New to the KCC

Welcome! New to the KCC

Direct from Karmé Chöling This is exciting!  Captured by the power, the vision, and the wonderful challenges of creating the capital of Shambhala, the Kalapa Capital Centre, Melissa Howell, a karma energy whirlwind, is joining the project as Administrative Manager. With 10 years of non-profit management experience, ... continue
Posted August 19, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Build It! Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Build It! Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT

This is the first blog post that is translated into multiple languages to facilitate reading for people around the world.  At this time we have translated the post from English into Dutch, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese.  If you have comments on the translation, please email, ... continue
Posted August 9, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Ever-Expanding Accessibility

Ever-Expanding Accessibility – HIGHLIGHT

[caption id="attachment_19589" align="alignright" width="176" >Click here to read other articles on this topic in the Shambhala Times. Shambhala continues to improve accessibility of its programs and facilities and we keep working towards a genuinely barrier free society. We have had people in our sangha with disabilities ... continue
Posted July 21, 2010 by Hamish_MacLaren
Kimonos and Watercolors Galore at Konchok Art Auction

Kimonos and Watercolors Galore at Konchok Art Auction – HIGHLIGHT

Brocade kimonos for $40. Are you kidding? Well, not for long. A dark blue and gold women’s kimono that started at $40 now hovers at $55, and soon may climb higher. Online art auctions are a fickle affair. One moment you have a bargain on your ... continue
Posted July 8, 2010 by Editor
Zen et Tantra: En Francais

Zen et Tantra: En Francais – HIGHLIGHT

Par Acharya David Schneider, traduit par Vincent Bardet 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. Click here to read the article in English. Soon, we will feature the ... continue
Posted June 29, 2010 by
On the Kalapa Capital Centre - A Conversation with President Reoch

On the Kalapa Capital Centre - A Conversation with President Reoch – HIGHLIGHT

“The building of the Kalapa Capital Centre is at the heart of building Shambhala.” - President Richard Reoch The following short film is from a conversation Shambhala President Richard Reoch had with Ms. Johanna Lunn about the Kalapa Capital Centre. The President talks about the legendary vision ... continue
Posted June 26, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Amending Ratna Aspiration

Amending Ratna Aspiration – HIGHLIGHT

Invoking Money to Wash Debt Clean ~ in the playful manner of our lineage of poets. Primordial Rigden, Shiwa Okar of the Basically Good, Gesar Norbu Dradul, commander of fearless troops King Ashoka of generous riches, Milarepa, conqueror of karma… To you I offer clouds of love and devotion. Come ... continue
Posted June 19, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Preserving the Vidyadhara Forever

Preserving the Vidyadhara Forever – HIGHLIGHT

Shambhala Archives is Honored with Award for the Audio Recovery Project By Carolyn Gimian, with Jennifer Holder contributing On Friday, June 11, the Shambhala Archives received the Carman V. Carroll Award for Outstanding Achievement in Archival Preservation from the Council of Nova Scotia ... continue
Posted June 18, 2010 by
Kalapa Capital Overview

Kalapa Capital Overview

President Reoch and the Kalapa Council have prepared a Mandala-wide update on the many and various areas of the world-wide Mandala.  It is extensive and impressive to see what we, as the Shambhala sangha are accomplishing, especially so at a time when there is ... continue
Posted June 15, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Demolition in Jyekundo, Shedra Construction Resumes at Surmang

Demolition in Jyekundo, Shedra Construction Resumes at Surmang – HIGHLIGHT

By Lyndon Comstock Jyekundo, post-earthquake, is now the blue city, as Khenpo calls it, due to the thousands of government issued tents. As of June, all of the population still living in the city are residing in tents. In this picture, one can see that razing of ... continue
Posted June 11, 2010 by Editor
On A Personal Note: My Life in Nova Scotia

On A Personal Note: My Life in Nova Scotia

This is part of an ongoing series of very short stories about living in Nova Scotia, the home ground of Shambhala, as told by those who live here. We will present stories from friends who moved here long ago, from those who ... continue
Posted June 2, 2010 by admin
From Quake Recovery to Shedra Construction

From Quake Recovery to Shedra Construction – HIGHLIGHT

This is the latest update from the Konchok Foundation on earthquake relief efforts by Surmang monks. It suggests the urgency of returning to shedra construction in order to accommodate the educational needs of area families displaced by the earthquake. By Lyndon Comstock Large scale clearing of rubble, and ... continue
Posted May 23, 2010 by Editor
Community Care Network

Community Care Network

Want to include your children more fully as part of your Shambhala Household? Here are some great ideas for kids ages two to twenty! Children in a Shambhala Household Great News! - Many Shambhala Centers Have Become Handicapped Accessible – Find out How They Did It! Click ... continue
Posted May 21, 2010 by

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