Dec 20
Thursday
The Path of Unconditional Healing
A Journey of Illness and Discovery
by Jeff Rubin, New York City
I still remember quite vividly the scene in the doctor’s office eleven years ago. After conducting a series of tests, she informed me that she was almost certain that I had ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). If she was correct, this was an almost guaranteed painful death within 3-5 years. She explained that she required one more test at a later date to confirm her findings, but by then, filled with dread and abject terror, I was barely able to hear. However, I was certain of one thing: I would never return for that test. My thinking, deluded or not, was “why confirm an illness that has no known cause and no known cure?” It turns out I was fortunate – I never did go back, and over the years, it became less and less likely that I had ALS, until finally in 2010, I received a different diagnosis. Let me get to that later. Continue…
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Of Books and Blankets – A Better Future for the Surmang Region – HIGHLIGHT
In this update from the Konchok Foundation, Lyndon Comstock describes Surmang Monastery’s continued support to victims of the April 2010 earthquake in Jyekundo and the Konchok Foundations’s ongoing efforts to educate local children by completing the shedra (or school) at Surmang Dutsi-til. By Lyndon Comstock Surmang Dutsi Til ... continuePosted December 10, 2010 by
President Reoch Addresses this Pivotal Time – HIGHLIGHT
President Richard Reoch recently joined Julia Sagebien on Chronicles Radio for a far-reaching conversation. With Sakyong Mipham’s encouragement that each of us consider our role in this pivotal ten-year period, in this interview President Reoch offers us a valuable sense of view, tangible skillful means, ... continuePosted December 7, 2010 by
Gathering the Cost of Postage – HIGHLIGHT
In this third article dedicated to the Shambhala Time Capsule, Jennifer Holder encourages the financial support of each other’s projects, so that an individual’s vision truly becomes the work of our entire community. As the age of speed and aggression gains momentum, the Shambhala Time Capsule ... continuePosted December 5, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
An Elegantly Preserved Package – HIGHLIGHT
Many of us in Shambhala harbor deeply inspired aspirations for what we would like to accomplish in the world. In this second article on the Shambhala Time Capsule, Jennifer Holder looks at the path Steve Roth followed in bringing the time capsule into being. At times, ... continuePosted December 3, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Love Letter to the Future – HIGHLIGHT
In this three-part series, Jennifer Holder writes about the creation of a Shambhala Time Capsule, something the Vidyadhara requested of his student Steve Roth. Steve has dedicated himself to the project for three decades. In this first article, Jennifer reflects on the nature of a Dark ... continuePosted December 1, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Letter from the Surmang Leadership – HIGHLIGHT
This letter regarding the Surmang shedra was written in Tibetan and signed by Chokyi Senge Trungpa XII Rinpoche, Aten (Chetsang) Rinpoche, and Surmang Khenpo; it was translated into English by Gerry Wiener. September 1, 2010 To the Lord of Refuge Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, the entire Shambhala community ... continuePosted October 10, 2010 by
Surmang Update – HIGHLIGHT
By Lyndon Comstock Having recently returned from Surmang Dutsi Til, I’d like to give you a brief first-hand report. The photographs and videos that accompany this report were taken by Jon Ransohoff, who went with me. Also included below are comments about the shedra by Karma ... continuePosted October 8, 2010 by
Take a Tour of the Shedra – HIGHLIGHT
Now that the Surmang Shedra has opened its doors for classes, perhaps you’d like to take a peak inside. This tour was filmed by by Jon Ransohoff and edited by Lyndon Comstock. As you can see, the interior still needs to be painted and other finishing touches ... continuePosted October 7, 2010 by
First Day of School at the Surmang Shedra – HIGHLIGHT
Letter from President Richard Reoch to the Shambhala Mandala To everyone in Shambala worldwide – THIS is an amazing photo. It was taken on the first day of school at the Surmang Shedra, just five months after this year’s earthquake that devastated so much of the area. This is ... continuePosted October 5, 2010 by Richard_Reoch
Surmang Shedra Opens Doors to Children – HIGHLIGHT
The Surmang Shedra recently opened its doors to a group of nearly 100 children–both boys and girls. Watch this video of the first day of school, by Jon Ransohoff and Lyndon Comstock who visited Surmang in late summer. Visit the Konchok Foundation website for more information and ... continuePosted October 4, 2010 by
Chogyam Trungpa Legacy Project Launches Website
The Chogyam Trungpa Legacy Project has a new website. The Legacy Project was established in 2006. It supports and augments the preservation, propagation and publication of Trungpa Rinpoche’s dharma teachings. It furthers these goals through support for existing programs as well as the initiation of new ... continuePosted September 22, 2010 by
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 ... continuePosted July 21, 2010 by Hamish_MacLaren
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 ... continuePosted July 8, 2010 by
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 ... continuePosted June 29, 2010 by
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 ... continuePosted June 19, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
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