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Shambhala Principle Book Signing – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham signs a copy of The Shambhala Principlearticle and photos by Terry Rudderham Sakyong Mipham signed hundreds of copies of his new book, The Shambhala Principle; Discovering Humanity’s Hidden Treasure yesterday. There was joy in the air as people waited patiently in line at the Halifax ... continuePosted May 9, 2013 by Editor
Children’s Day Stories and Photos – HIGHLIGHT
Children’s Day is the annual Shambhala celebration of light at the darkest time of the year. Held on or around the Winter Solstice, it is a day to celebrate light and children. Communities around the world gather together with their children and families to bring gifts ... continuePosted December 30, 2012 by Editor
Children’s Day, At Home in Halifax
At the home of Acharya Noel McLellan and Marguerite Drescher in Halifax, a lively Children’s Day was celebrated, replete with a special shrine, cookies, and family time. Click on a photo to view as a slideshow. continuePosted December 30, 2012 by Editor
Midsummer: Halifax
Midsummers Day 2012 in Halifax was heralded by sunshine and a cool breeze. A rousing lhasang started off the day, followed by a picnic and children’s games. We further celebrated the day swinging, sashaying and do-si-do-ing with live contra dance band, Papilio, who sent us home ... continuePosted June 28, 2012 by Editor
Educating for Noble Qualities In Challenging Times – HIGHLIGHT
[caption id="attachment_28632" align="alignright" width="300" >Elephant Journal I went to school in the early 80’s at Vidya Elementary, a Shambhala Buddhist school that used to exist in Boulder. The school was in a couple of houses in what in those days was the far north end of town. ... continuePosted January 23, 2012 by Editor
Update on the Kalapa Capital Centre – HIGHLIGHT
by Shambhala President, Richard Reoch Before he went on retreat in 2009, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche asked Mr. Steve Baker to become the Project Director for one of our mandala’s most ambitious projects: the establishment of a Kalapa Capital Centre, the capital of Shambhala. This is a complex, ... continuePosted January 19, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
Celebrating Children’s Day! – HIGHLIGHT
Children’s Day celebrations resounded throughout the mandala in the last week. Photos from celebrations at Karme Choling and the Halifax Shambhala Center can be viewed below. Over the years, the Shambhala community has adopted a tradition of celebrating the changes of season. These special days of celebration ... continuePosted December 26, 2011 by Editor
Inspirational Teachings from the Dignity Weekend with the Sakyong – HIGHLIGHT
by Director of Shambhala Europe, Chris Montone From October 7th – 9th, 435 Shambhala leaders from 125 centers and groups who had attended one of the 10 Kalapa Governance Gatherings offered this year, gathered in Halifax, Nova Scotia to hear the Sakyong teach about governance and the ... continuePosted November 28, 2011 by Editor
Vivid Awareness in Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
[caption id="attachment_26260" align="alignright" width="200" The letter was inspired by the efforts of the Dorje Loppon Lodro Dorje and Acharya Larry Mermelstein, who were co-signatories along with President Reoch and Executive Director Carolyn Mandelker. Rinpoche’s visit to Halifax directly followed a similar program of teachings he gave ... continuePosted September 21, 2011 by Editor
Magic at the Court – HIGHLIGHT
By Jeff Grow I was invited to court for a small reception for the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo with the Ripa sangha in White Plains, New York. This was shortly after they had gotten married. I was a little nervous. While I had served at court ... continuePosted April 5, 2011 by Editor
A Partnership at the Heart of the Kalapa Capital Centre – HIGHLIGHT
“The escalating threat to the world’s environment and climate stem from a profound predicament that affects all humanity. We are ever more rapidly losing our connection with the sacred nature of our world. This tragedy affects us in so many ways, but at its heart, ... continuePosted January 1, 2011 by
It’s a Small World After All!
Richard John, Liz Richardson, Michael Nuschke , Rhonda Newcombe Thanks to Rhonda Newcombe of Halifax for this wonderful story of auspicious connection in Mexico. Hi Heather I was unable to go to The Halifax Shambhala Centre today for the Werma Retreat. I practiced this morning and watched the [online ... continuePosted December 28, 2010 by
New Arrivals: Stories of Immigration and Inspiration
This is one of an ongoing series of articles written by people who have recently immigrated to Nova Scotia; their joys, their challenges, the ease or difficulty of immigrating, and what it’s like moving to Kalapa. By Melissa Howell At the 2005 Shambhala Congress, Acharya ... continuePosted August 25, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Welcome! New to the KCC
Direct from Karmé Chöling This is exciting! Captured by the power, the vision, and the wonderful challenges of creating the capital of Shambhala, the Kalapa Capital Centre, Melissa Howell, a karma energy whirlwind, is joining the project as Administrative Manager. With 10 years of non-profit management experience, ... continuePosted August 19, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Build It! Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
This is the first blog post that is translated into multiple languages to facilitate reading for people around the world. At this time we have translated the post from English into Dutch, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese. If you have comments on the translation, please email, ... continuePosted August 9, 2010 by Stephen Baker