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Interview with Lynn Dragone

Interview with Lynn Dragone

This is the fifth in a series of Kootenay Shambhala member interviews conducted by Bobbie Ogletree to explore the notion of “creating enlightened society,” a central theme of Shambhala, and celebrate our community’s diversity. Click here for all member interviews. LYNN DRAGONE is a longtime Nelson resident, ... continue
Posted August 2, 2010 by James Northcote
President Interviewed on Buddhist Geeks

President Interviewed on Buddhist Geeks – HIGHLIGHT

Buddhist Geeks co-founder Vince Horn interviewed Richard Reoch, the President of Shambhala, in a podcast aired on buddhistgeeks.com last month. In case you missed it… Listen to the podcast: Download Vince: Chogyam Trungpa taught a lot on of enlightened society. And the name Shambhala itself, I know, ... continue
Posted June 6, 2010 by Editor
Part Three: K.O.S. Energy

Part Three: K.O.S. Energy – HIGHLIGHT

By Bill Scheffel Click here for Part Two One of the most remarkable aspects of my time in Cambodia, indeed all of the traveling I did, was that I never felt closer to Lord Mukpo and my own spirituality and confidence. Farther, and for much longer periods ... continue
Posted April 29, 2010 by
Part Two: K.O.S. Energy

Part Two: K.O.S. Energy – HIGHLIGHT

By Bill Scheffel Click here for Part One There was a time in Sihanoukville, shortly after I’d entered Cambodia on my second trip, that became my one of my strongest registering of what I began to call K.O.S. energy. Sihanoukville, a coastal town, became my first opportunity ... continue
Posted April 28, 2010 by
K.O.S. Energy

K.O.S. Energy – HIGHLIGHT

Bill Scheffel reflects on the Shambhala teachings of Chogyam Trungpa (whom Bill refers to throughout the article as “Lord Mukpo”, his family name and the name he often used when teaching Shambhala Training). This essay was inspired by extended periods of time Bill spent in ... continue
Posted April 27, 2010 by
Once upon a time at Dechen Choling…

Once upon a time at Dechen Choling… – HIGHLIGHT

Rarely is there a time when people come to Dechen Choling and think: what a horrible place! People don’t wonder why it is called “Dharma Place of Great Bliss” because of it’s beautiful rolling landscape. And trees…we have the best trees in the world! But it ... continue
Posted November 19, 2009 by Zane Edwards
“Wow!”

“Wow!” – HIGHLIGHT

From the column Dharma Snacks by Cynthia Kneen Society is made up of individuals. Really, enlightened society is an individuals’ community. There is no extra “thing” called society. The spark, or magic, lies in our individuality rather than our uniformity. But 2+2=5 when individuals share the same ... continue
Posted August 28, 2009 by
Supporting Enlightened “Care and Conduct”

Supporting Enlightened “Care and Conduct”

By Irene Vliegenthart The Shambhala Care and Conduct document is based on the view that the Shambhala mandala is committed to creating enlightened society. As well, the members of the Shambhala community are inspired by the teachings to conduct themselves in a manner that brings forth the ... continue
Posted May 29, 2009 by


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