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Celebrating Midsummer’s Day In The Time of Pandemic
By Faradee Rudy This week’s Shambhala Sunday Gathering is on June 21, which in the Northern Hemisphere is the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. Midsummer’s Day is one of Shambhala’s four annual holidays, (along with Shambhala Day, Harvest of Peace, and Children’s Day), ... continuePosted June 19, 2020 by archives-staff
Shambhala Is A Culture – HIGHLIGHT
Contemplating culture and decorum in Chicago by Akiba Barberousse Throughout Shambhala, a member of the leadership team at every center worldwide holds the position of Delegate to the Office of Culture & Decorum. Generally, this person is appointed by the director of the international office via nomination from ... continuePosted February 14, 2018 by CGH
Shambhala Service Awards – HIGHLIGHT
At the request of the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo, the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum is pleased to announce the reinstatement of Shambhala Service Awards. from the Office of Culture and Decorum, with photos by BHH Studios On Shambhala Day 2017, more than 1,400 awards were conferred ... continuePosted March 13, 2017 by CGH
The Clothes Hamper as Practice – HIGHLIGHT
Waking up to basic goodness through the practice of wakeful kindness in everyday life by Stuart Rice My name is Stuart, and I have a confession: I’m a very messy person. And I can also confess that it was my messiness that, in a Shambhala sense, provided an ... continuePosted October 17, 2016 by CGH
With Elegance and Brilliance – HIGHLIGHT
Sangyum Wendy FriedmanReport on the First Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum Conference in Europe – Led by Sangyum Wendy Friedman – Hosted within the Court Service and Practice weekend in Berlin article by Ute Reinhart-La Haye, SOCAD Regional Supervisor Europe photos by Jitka Holubcova “Like a soft and gentle tornado, ... continuePosted June 10, 2015 by
Exploring Decorum – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture by Amanda Hester Adjutant, Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum The word decorum, particularly within the context of Shambhala culture, has to do with dignity and trust. Early on in one’s engagement with Shambhala there is an encouragement to act and carry oneself, to present ... continuePosted May 13, 2015 by Dan
The Old House – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This series of articles is brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and enriching culture in our homes, centers and communities. If you have ... continuePosted April 26, 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
Making it Bloom – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This is the second in a series of articles brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and enriching culture in our homes, centers and communities. ... continuePosted August 2, 2013 by
What IS Culture and Decorum? – HIGHLIGHT
Just what exactly IS Shambhala Culture and Decorum? by Amanda Hester, Adjutant to the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum For many in Shambhala ‘culture and decorum’ are words vaguely associated with any number of forms and events, with fussy women or elegant ladies. These words and their ... continuePosted November 14, 2012 by