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Shambhala Day Address – HIGHLIGHT
This Sunday, the first internet hookup for Shambhala Day took place via Shambhala Online. Community members cheered, shouted “ki ki so so,” and waved to each other across continents. President Reoch addressed the global mandala from Halifax, and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche shared exciting news from retreat ... continuePosted February 15, 2010 by Editor
Sakong Announces Shambhala Household Initiative – HIGHLIGHT
On his birthday, just before entering retreat, the Sakyong recorded an interview with President Reoch about the significance of Shambhala Households. “Shambhala is historically connected with household,” he said. “I feel that the next phase is really this notion of the Shambhala Household. A person could choose ... continuePosted December 31, 2009 by Editor
New Song for Young Children: We are the Warriors – HIGHLIGHT
For Children’s Day/Winter Solstice, the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo offer a song they wrote for the young children of Shambhala. We are the Warriors Download Listen to the tune. Verse 1 When we walk we are mindful like tigers When we play we are joyful like lions When we sing we ... continuePosted December 10, 2009 by Editor
Shambhala Congress Explores Community and Conflict – HIGHLIGHT
More than 150 Shambhalians from all corners of the world gathered in Halifax, the Shambhala capital, for the Fourth Shambhala Congress, from 9 to 11 November. The Congress discussions were based on advance consultation with centres and groups to establish the topics that people most wanted to ... continuePosted November 17, 2009 by Editor
Supporting a Department of Peace – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, has expressed his support for the worldwide initiative to urge countries to establish ministries and departments of peace. He issued the following statement in conjunction with the Global Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace held in Costa Rica last month: “Years ... continuePosted October 20, 2009 by Editor
The Future in Our Hands – HIGHLIGHT
Message to the Shambhala Community from President Richard Reoch Dear Friends throughout Shambhala, “We have the future in our hands,” the Sakyong told gatherings throughout the mandala this summer. “Shambhala is the paradigm shift the world is waiting for.” The future he talked to us about was the ... continuePosted October 12, 2009 by Editor
Sakyong Wangmo invites all Shambhalians to the long life ritual for the Kongma Sakyong – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong Wangmo, Khandro Tseyang, has issued a formal invitation requesting all Shambhalians to take part in a major, mandala-wide long life ritual for the Kongma Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche. The full text of her statement follows below. The elaborate ceremony, known as a Tenshuk, will take ... continuePosted August 31, 2009 by Editor
Details and Travel Dates for Ripa Monastery Opening with Dalai Lama and Namkha Drime – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala community is warmly invited to attend the official opening of the Ripa monastery in Orissa with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche and Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche. Ripa Ladrang recommends attendees review the information and book their travel to India as soon ... continuePosted August 21, 2009 by Editor
Appointment of a New Acharya – HIGHLIGHT
We are very pleased to announce that during the Scorpion Seal Assembly at Karme Choling the Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche formally appointed Ms Suzann Duquette an acharya, to great applause. She received the name Ying Chenmo, Space Great Lady. Acharya Duquette joins the thirty current acharyas ... continuePosted July 22, 2009 by Editor
Ripa Monastery Opening with Dalai Lama and Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
The Shambhala community is warmly invited to attend the official opening of the Ripa monastery in Orissa with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche to held 12 - 16 January 2010. There will be a series of ceremonies and celebrations throughout ... continuePosted June 17, 2009 by Editor
The Sakyong Foundation announces Shambhala Vision Campaign
At Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s request, The Sakyong Foundation today announced a $300,000 Shambhala Vision campaign. This matching grant campaign is a collaboration with Shambhala and the noble sangha. The Shambhala Vision campaign aspires to raise $300,000 to express the community’s support for key priorities the Sakyong ... continuePosted June 11, 2009 by Editor
Sakyong appoints Director for the Kalapa Centre
The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, is pleased to announce his appointment of Mr. Steve Baker to the position of Director of the Kalapa Centre. The Kalapa Centre, to be established in Halifax, the Shambhala capital, will be the international centre and beacon for the entire mandala. ... continuePosted June 1, 2009 by Editor
First Annual Report on Accessibility and Disability – HIGHLIGHT
Is your Shambhala Center accessible? The “First Annual Report on Accessibility and Disability in Shambhala” is now online. The full report, available for download in PDF here, includes reports from 52 centers, mostly in North America, but also including Europe and Latin America. If you don’t see ... continuePosted May 5, 2009 by Editor
Join the 2009 Shambhala Green Commitment
The Touching the Earth working group of the Sakyong’s Council has issued a call to all Shambhala Centers that aims to take the whole of Shambhala forward toward a vision of increased sustainability at all our centers. The working group’s call follows on the statement of ... continuePosted April 22, 2009 by Editor
Naropa Announces New President – HIGHLIGHT
Dr Stuart Lord will take up the position of President of Naropa University on 1 July 2009, leaving his position as Associate Provost at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Dr Lord has participated in programs at Karme Choling and very much values his connection with ... continuePosted April 8, 2009 by Editor
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