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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
The Power of Chapstick – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene reporter in Halifax Ah, the many uses of chapstick. Last night, Stuart Lord (our new president of Naropa University) hosted a dinner for alumni. On each table were little offerings: pens, notepads, and bumper stickers branded with Naropa insignia. And chapstick. Little ... continuePosted November 13, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Taking Our Seats – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene blogger in Halifax It is fascinating to experience the full richness of Shambhala. The Vidyadhara once described the physical environment of Shambhala as dripping with gold and jewels, and being here for this week of celebration is actually an experience of this. ... continuePosted November 11, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Our Sakyong’s Heart – HIGHLIGHT
Yes, cybermandala, I am awake and writing at 4:15am. The city is dark and the only ones up and about in the lobby are the kasung, preparing for the arrival of His Eminence. I will be brief, but as many of you rouse yourselves at ... continuePosted November 10, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Dawning Delegates – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene blogger in Halifax On my second trip to the lobby this morning, I encountered the delegates from Gampo Abbey. I have always thought of my pre-dawn waking habits as weird, or unconventional, but upon encountering cheerful faces and maroon robes at that ... continuePosted November 9, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Dreaming Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene blogger in Halifax I awoke this morning contemplating dreams. The ones I had awaken from, the ones I live, the ones that guide my life and my choices. Dreams are like navigating with an internal compass – the little piece of metal ... continuePosted November 8, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Good Morning Halifax! – HIGHLIGHT
Early Morning, November 7, 2009 By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene blogger The first thing I did this morning was an act of economic treason. Well, according to my country of birth it may be considered patriotism, but since I consider myself a citizen of a global community of ... continuePosted November 7, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Tweeting Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
Using the Power of the Internet to Radiate Basic Goodness By Jennifer Holder Early this year, my boss at the book publishing company where I worked sat me down in front of Twitter and Facebook and gave me the pith instruction on how the modern ... continuePosted November 3, 2009 by Jennifer Holder










