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Shambhala Household Experiment – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections on the household culture and Shambhala experience of Boulder’s Marpa House by Michael Schneeweis While many captivating themes run through the Shambhala teachings, the notion of cultivating a wakeful household stands out as a particularly important aspect of the overall vision of our lineage. I feel incredibly ... continuePosted April 9, 2017 by CGH
Fresh Start – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Shambhala Day Address Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center, Colorado 27 February 2017 The Kongma Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche: A very good morning, everyone. [Assembly: Good morning!] You look marvelous. [SMR laughs; laughter] Can you see me? I would like to welcome all of you who are joining us online. ... continuePosted March 5, 2017 by CGH
The Earth is Heating Up – HIGHLIGHT
With global warming happening, and happening so fast, what’s a Shambhalian to Do? by Emily Takahashi I had a running start on most people on the news that Earth’s temperature was increasing, due to the burning of fossil fuels. In the 1970’s, when I was still a teenager, ... continuePosted July 27, 2016 by CGH
Davis and Steele wed in Boulder ceremony
On September 6th, 2015, Beka Davis and Tracy Steele exchanged marriage vows in a Shambhala Wedding Ceremony. Acharya Judith Simmer Brown led the joyful ceremony in Boulder, Colorado at the Boulder Shambhala Center. The vows were witnessed by family and friends from near and far and ... continuePosted October 21, 2015 by
Sakyong on Family and Community – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong gives his blessings to Melanie Klein, who will be assuming the role of center director in Boulder when the current director, Ulrike Halpern, steps down on Shambhala Day.The Sakyong Discusses Family, Community at the Boulder Shambhala Center article by Sarah Sutherland On the first Sunday of ... continuePosted January 8, 2015 by
Basic Goodness of Reality – HIGHLIGHT
Basic Goodness of Reality class, BoulderA Rookie Teacher and Long-Time Practitioner Checks out What Shambhala Presents to People who Walk in the Door Today… by Elaine Logan, Longmont, Colorado Jim Fladmark, Boulder Shambhala Director of Practice and Education, wants older students to get more involved. Jim says, “Check ... continuePosted October 27, 2014 by
Soil’s Perfect Color – HIGHLIGHT
Peter Volz,COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Interview with Peter Volz by Judy Sachs-Sullivan, Column Co-Host Peter Volz has a long, and loyal history of serving the three jewels, the Vidyadhara, Vajradhatu and Shambhala. I was inspired to interview Peter because of his lifelong service and also because of his love and ... continuePosted October 24, 2014 by
Responding to the Flood
photo courtesy of CNNLetter from Steve Jewell For a number of years, I have thought about the role of the Dorje Kasung in emergency response and disaster recovery. I was offered the opportunity to work with this “hands on” after the recent flooding in Colorado and in ... continuePosted October 10, 2014 by
Retrospective: Disaster Response – HIGHLIGHT
Jackie on Main Street in Jamestown, September 2013,Reflecting on the Response to the Flooding in Colorado One Year Ago article by Calryn Aston, Boulder, CO photos by Steve Edelstein It took a little over a week of concentrated effort for the Boulder Shambhala Center (BSC) to host an emergency ... continuePosted October 10, 2014 by
Boulder Seeks Executive Director
The Boulder Shambhala Center seeks an Executive Director loyal to the Shambhala Vision developed by the Vidhadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as expressed in the view and activity of the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche. We are looking for a leader with excellent communication, leadership and administrative skills, ... continuePosted August 11, 2014 by
Introducing Jackson – HIGHLIGHT
Jackson Lawrence Downey SilbersteinJoin the Shambhala Times in welcoming the birth of Jackson Lawrence Downey Silberstein! Proud parents Josh and Liz Silberstein are excited to announce that Jackson Lawrence Downey Silberstein was born on June 10th at 6:23 pm. “We are so thrilled to be parents of ... continuePosted June 29, 2014 by
Rising to the Challenge of our Times – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Ripoche, Rising to the Challenge, photo BHH StudiosThe Shambhala Principle Comes to the Boulder Shambhala Center As the busy summer program season begins, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche will visit the Boulder Shambhala Center to offer a public program for new and experienced meditators called, “The Shambhala ... continuePosted May 16, 2014 by
Parinirvana Day at the Boulder Shambhala Center – HIGHLIGHT
article by Kaira Schachter photos by Shelly Webb Atop the main shrine, red roses floated in martini glasses filled with saffron water in a thoughtful row of extra offerings. Elegantly arranged ikebana decorated the shrines and the room was arranged for a feast. The Boulder Shambhala Center was ... continuePosted April 10, 2014 by
What Binds Us as a Community? – HIGHLIGHT
Sangyum Wendy Friedman presenting at the conference,Report from the Shambhala Culture and Decorum Conference with Sakyong Wangmo and Sangyum Wendy Friedman by Shelly Webb photos by Benny Fong audio courtesy of the Kalapa Court Chris Stockinger of the Fort Collins Center bowed twice to the ancient microwave in the kitchen ... continuePosted March 19, 2014 by
Standing-Room Only in Boulder – HIGHLIGHT
Reporting from Boulder, Colorado by Laura Holtman for The Shambhala Times photos by Marv Ross and Pablo Coddou Shambhala Day in Boulder was one for the record books. It was a very significant day for the Shambhala community, as one participant shared, “It really felt like a new era.” ... continuePosted March 5, 2014 by