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Learning to Recognize the Bodily Cocoon,
and Letting Go of It

by Adam Sinclair

Each year, Hope Martin leads a week long retreat at the Shambhala Center in Atlanta. It’s a weekthun in the traditional sense of seven days of intensive meditation practice, silent meals, and a deliberate withdrawal from the stimulus of the outside world. But in addition to that, it’s a week-long examination and practice of the Alexander Technique, of which Hope is a master teacher. This is what makes it unique, and what made it such a profound experience for me, and for my fellow students.
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Reborn in Tibet, part 4

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Warrior Tribute to Susan Shaw

Susan Shaw, Born September 4, 1947, Died May 6, 2013The Passing of Susan Shaw: A Gift to the Community by Cara Thornley On ... continue

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Reborn in Tibet, part 3

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Addressing our Shambhala Principles

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Enlightened Dance Party

by Rees Sweeney-Taylor and Alex Van Gils On Saturday night of the historic Creating Enlightened Society event, the Bay Area Ziji Collective ... continue

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The Wonder of Bishop Andrus

by Larry Barnett Shambhala Communications Director In a presentation filled with wit, heart and wisdom, California Episcopal Bishop Marc Andrus held his audience ... continue

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Sakyong Presents Social Vision at Festival of Faiths

Louisville, Kentucky reported by Joshua Silberstein Chief of Staff for the Sakyong photos by Breton Hoagland On May ... continue

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Sakyong Hosted at Google

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Stories of Who We Are

Shambhala Dharma Teachings by Acharya Susan Chapman photos by Laura Chenoweth Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche opens his book, Ruling Your World, with the story about a case of mistaken identity. A pauper who didn’t realize that he is of royal blood learns he is heir to a kingdom. “We are in a similar situation”, the Sakyong points out, “We are all of royal birth.” These few lines summarize a core teaching of Shambhala Buddhism. Whether it takes a moment ... continue