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Halifax Mayor Congratulates Their Majesties on Birth of First Child

Halifax Mayor Congratulates Their Majesties on Birth of First Child – HIGHLIGHT

In a letter dated to August 16, the mayor of Halifax, Peter Kelly, extends congratulates to Their Majesties for the birth of their first child on behalf of the residents of Halifax and the Halifax Regional Council. The letter states, “We are honoured that you chose ... continue
Posted August 26, 2010 by Editor
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
Moving Out of the Dark Age

Moving Out of the Dark Age – HIGHLIGHT

By Sakyong Mipham According to many wisdom traditions, we are in a dark age. Over a thousand years ago, Padmasambhava, the great teacher who brought Buddhism from India to Tibet, predicted that this particular dark age would be distinguished by our increasing cleverness. We would create myriad ... continue
Posted August 22, 2010 by Editor
Embraced by the Kalapa Court

Embraced by the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT

Terry Rudderham shares a series of stunning photos of the Halifax welcome for Jetsun Drukmo, the newborn baby of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and the Sakyong Wangmo, Khandro Tseyang. continue
Posted August 15, 2010 by Editor
Video of Halifax Welcome

Video of Halifax Welcome – HIGHLIGHT

James Hoagland of Centre Productions offers this video of Jetsun Drukmo’s welcome home to the Kalapa Court in Halifax. Note that it may take a moment to load after you click. If you are having trouble viewing this video, try changing browsers or visit Shambhala.org on the ... continue
Posted August 13, 2010 by Editor
Halifax Sangha Welcomes Royal Baby

Halifax Sangha Welcomes Royal Baby – HIGHLIGHT

The newborn Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo received a warm welcome home at the Halifax court earlier today. David Brown shares these photographs. Click on any photo to enlarge or view as a slideshow. continue
Posted August 12, 2010 by Editor
A Face We Will Know Herein as “Jetsun Drukmo”

A Face We Will Know Herein as “Jetsun Drukmo” – HIGHLIGHT

The arrival of this beautiful face, fresh to our Shambhala mandala, was greeted yesterday by a magnificent rainbow at Gampo Abbey. Just after dawn, as residents entered the shrine room for morning chants, a stunning rainbow of a lovely pink color, with rosy-red and turquoise highlights, ... continue
Posted August 12, 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
Royal Birth Announcement

Royal Birth Announcement – HIGHLIGHT

The Kalapa Court is delighted to announce the birth of a daughter to their Majesties, the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo. The baby was born at 10:24 am Atlantic Daylight Time on Wednesday 11 August, the first day of the Tibetan new moon, in the IWK Health Centre ... continue
Posted August 11, 2010 by Editor
Mukpo Wedding Bells: Chandali Weds Eric Wilson

Mukpo Wedding Bells: Chandali Weds Eric Wilson – HIGHLIGHT

On June 26, 2010, on a full-moon night in Karme Choling, Chandali Mukpo and Eric Wilson were joined together as husband and wife. The wedding celebration began on Friday evening, with a lovely rehearsal dinner, attended by fifty people. (The food was amazing, thanks to Janos ... continue
Posted August 3, 2010 by
Canadian Media has its Eye on Royal Birth

Canadian Media has its Eye on Royal Birth – HIGHLIGHT

Click here to read the Chronicle Herald’s coverage of our expecting royal family. continue
Posted July 27, 2010 by Editor
Message from the Sakyong Wangmo

Message from the Sakyong Wangmo – HIGHLIGHT

Dear Members and Friends of Shambhala, I hope all of you are doing well this summer and that your family, practice, and work is fulfilling. As for myself, I am doing very well. I wanted to give you all an update since Rinpoche and I made our big ... continue
Posted June 27, 2010 by Editor
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
Be Pragmatic in Practice

Be Pragmatic in Practice – HIGHLIGHT

By Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche As the great Zen teacher Suzuki Roshi said, “We are completely perfect, but we need a minor adjustment.” We have everything we need, but we have to hone it. Meditation is that honing process. What we are honing is our intention. Meditation is not ... continue
Posted June 13, 2010 by Editor
Connecting with the Sakyong through Patronage

Connecting with the Sakyong through Patronage – HIGHLIGHT

Lodro Rinzler shares with the Shambhala Times the outstanding success in funding Sakyong Mipham’s period of deep retreat for forty days during May and early June. Due to the incredible generosity of the sangha, the deep retreat calendar filled in just 30 hours! Shambhalians still have ... continue
Posted May 17, 2010 by Editor

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