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Shambhala Congress recommendations to be implemented

Shambhala Congress recommendations to be implemented

20 Jan 2010 - Shambhala Congress Recommendations to be Implemented All the major recommendations of the recent Shambhala Congress are to be implemented. The Sakyong’s Council has adopted a plan that allocates all the recommendations either to existing working groups, to new ones that will be created ... continue
Posted January 20, 2010 by James Northcote
Green Light Conversations

Green Light Conversations – HIGHLIGHT

Exploring how right speech, together with meditation practice, can tranform us from a ‘me-first’ into a ‘we-first’ society. By Susan Chapman Many years ago, in my career as a therapist, it dawned on me that the roots of enlightened society are the ordinary, everyday relationships we have with ... continue
Posted January 11, 2010 by paulbel

The Sadhana of Mahamudra

During the recent Winter Weekthun, on December 31, 2009, a full moon, and a “blue” moon, Susan Chapman introduced the Sadhana of Mahamudra, traditionally practiced on the full and new moons. Click to listen, or Download Sadhana of Mahamudra talk by Susan Chapman From: Vancouver Shambhala Ordinary News continue
Posted January 5, 2010 by paulbel
Children’s Day Memories

Children’s Day Memories

This year, Children’s Day at the Vancouver Shambhala Centre was one of the warmest (and coolest) Children’s Day ever.  Here are some photos, albums, videos and expressions of appreciation from that day. Ian Wallace posted a photo album of the day and its preparations beforehand here: http://web.me.com/iawallace/Shambhala/Childrens_Day.html And here ... continue
Posted December 29, 2009 by paulbel
Practices for the Earth

Practices for the Earth

The document linked here―Practices for the Earth (PDF)―contains an essay written by senior Kootenay Shambhala Centre teacher Russell Rodgers outlining the teachings he presented at last summer’s Kootenay Public Weekthun 2009: Touching the Earth meditation retreat, and describing the approach used to deliver the teachings. He submitted ... continue
Posted December 27, 2009 by James Northcote
Deepening community and manifesting kindness

Deepening community and manifesting kindness

“The success of our community, and its future, is going to depend heavily on the visible and ‘feelable’ kindness that is in our mandala,” said the Sakyong, Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche, at the concluding session of the Fourth Shambhala Congress, which took place in Halifax in November. ... continue
Posted December 26, 2009 by James Northcote
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart

The Wisdom of a Broken Heart

upcoming Open House Talk by Susan Piver On February 10, Susan Piver, author and Shambhala meditation instructor, will come to Vancouver as part of an unofficial book tour promoting her newly released book “The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, (Simon & Schuster, January, 2010). In the ... continue
Posted December 18, 2009 by paulbel
Transition Nelson invites everyone to imagine our future

Transition Nelson invites everyone to imagine our future

Transition Nelson, part of a global movement to address this century’s converging challenges by enhancing community resilience, is organizing the Imagine Transition festival to give everyone a chance to communicate their vision of Nelson’s future. Click on the image below for details. From: Kootenay Shambhala Blog continue
Posted December 15, 2009 by James Northcote
A picture of ignornance

A picture of ignornance

The image of the acrylic painting shown below was submitted by Kootenay Shambhala member Bonnie Jackson. Bonnie says, “I call it ‘Ignorance’ because the fish appear to be oblivious to the dangers of the open mouth of the baboon―looking in every direction but that of the ... continue
Posted December 14, 2009 by James Northcote
Enrichment course introducing the Abhidharma

Enrichment course introducing the Abhidharma

Enlarge image The Abhidharma is the collection of the Buddha’s teachings on the composition and functions of the human mind. If you are looking for a Buddhist Studies course offering a more in-depth exploration of these teachings than is presented in the Way of Shambhala curriculum, consider taking ... continue
Posted November 26, 2009 by James Northcote
AUDIO: A Buddhist Shamanic Journey for Modern Times

AUDIO: A Buddhist Shamanic Journey for Modern Times

[caption id="attachment_2197" align="alignright" width="150" she spoke about a path of working with the energies of the world to restore balance in an age of rampant materialism. Click on the icon below to listen to her talk. Download “Shambhala: A Buddhist Shamanic Journey for Modern Times,” with ... continue
Posted November 2, 2009 by James Northcote
Save the dates for Ten-Day Mahamudra Retreat

Save the dates for Ten-Day Mahamudra Retreat

The Kootenay Shambhala Centre is pleased to confirm plans to host a Ten-Day Mahamudra Retreat with senior teacher Susan Chapman, from October 22nd to 31st, 2010. This program is open to Rigden Abhisheka graduates and Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary graduates who have completed 20,000 prostrations if practicing Kagyü ... continue
Posted October 15, 2009 by James Northcote
Harvest of Peace!

Harvest of Peace!

Thanks to everyone who helped make this day such a success! by Lisa Steckler We got to see Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche address us one last time before his retreat, the weather was great for our picnic, the mood was relaxed and joyful, we welcomed new members, raised some ... continue
Posted September 24, 2009 by paulbel
November Open House

November Open House

Enlarge image Heads-up: Our November Open House program includes a talk by special guest Acharya Allyn Lyon―Shambhala: A Buddhist Shamanic Journey for Modern Times―and a four-part series on the ever-popular topic Working with Emotions, with David Marshall. We plan to add a selection of audio recordings of these ... continue
Posted September 24, 2009 by James Northcote

Entering the Desung Path

Desung means “Bliss or Harmony Protector”. Desung support individuals with physical and emotional challenges, promote community health and well-being, and assist when there is conflict in the Shambhala community. This program especially welcomes both Kasung and non-Kasung to participate together in exploring the Desung Path. Entering The ... continue
Posted September 15, 2009 by paulbel
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