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2016 International Shambhala Programs Calendar
The Shambhala Office of Practice and Education is pleased to announce the International Shambhala Programs Calendar for 2016. But first, some important details! Please read through carefully. Application Process The following programs in 2016 require that you apply and be accepted through the Office of Practice ... continuePosted October 10, 2015 by David_Brown
Shambhala Programs 2014
The Shambhala Office of Practice and Education is pleased to announce the international Shambhala program calendar for the year 2014. Application Process The following programs in 2014 require that you apply and be accepted through the Office of Practice and Education in Halifax, Nova Scotia: Enlightened Society Assembly Warrior Assembly Sacred ... continuePosted October 24, 2013 by
Among the Unique Treasures – HIGHLIGHT
Among the unique treasures held by the Shambhala Mandala are the teachings on The Six Ways of Ruling. They were taught by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche to his senior students. With the publication of Ruling Your World, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche opened them to the public. Now, Richard ... continuePosted January 25, 2013 by
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
International Shambhala Programs 2013
Announcing the 2013 International Shambhala Program Calendar The Office of Practice and Education is pleased to announce the following international Shambhala programs for the year 2013. Please read through to the bottom of this announcement for other important program-related information that may be relevant to you, including key ... continuePosted December 10, 2012 by
The new Shambhala Art website is up! – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Art site has clothed itself in beautiful attire for welcoming visitors: http://www.shambhalaart.org/ It has pages on what is Shambhala Art, the Shambhala Art curriculum and its teachers… Novel features have also been set up for hosting slideshows, video and a forum. More media content will be ... continuePosted August 7, 2009 by
Wisdom for Difficult Times: What the Buddhists Teach (Shambhala Sun Urban Retreat in San Francisco, Oct 2-4, 2009)
Join the Shambhala Sun for Wisdom for Difficult Times: What the Buddhists Teach October 2-4 in San Francisco. The Shambhala Sun is pleased to host our first-ever Urban Retreat, this one in San Francisco—bringing together eminent teachers from the three major Buddhist traditions. Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Sylvia Boorstein, and Zoketsu Norman ... continuePosted August 2, 2009 by mollydeshong
MBSR Training in France – HIGHLIGHT
By Acharya Mathias Pongracz What is MBSR? Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is a method for teaching mindfulness to people who want to deal with stress, pain, anxiety, depression and other medical and psychological conditions in a way which will give them a chance to take responsibility for their ... continuePosted April 23, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff
Touching the Moment: Indelible Presence
with Acharya Dale Asrael & Cynthia Moku May 15 – 19, 2009 Blending meditation, contemplative arts, sensory awareness practices in nature and hatha yoga, this retreat will provide a rich practice environment in which we can shed conditioned habit patterns and rediscover the world with fresh perception. continuePosted April 22, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff
YOGA BODY / BUDDHA MIND Weekend yoga workshop with OM Yoga’s Cyndi Lee & David Nichtern
From May 8-10 in Halifax, the Shambhala Sun Foundation (together with Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio) is pleased to present a weekend of workshops with internationally-acclaimed yoga teacher Cyndi Lee and longtime student and teacher within our Shambhala Buddhist tradition, David Nichtern. Cyndi is founder of OM Yoga ... continuePosted April 22, 2009 by mollydeshong
Maitri Programs
The practice is based on the traditional Buddhist teachings of the five buddha families, and a basic attitude of openness or friendliness called “maitri.” The practice is done by maintaining a particular posture in a colored environment, either with glasses or in specifically designed rooms; each posture ... continuePosted April 21, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff
Health-related programs in Dechen Chöling
MBSR: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction April 30 – May 4, 2009 with Acharya Mathias Pongracz Discover the healing power of mindfulness, the practice of meeting each moment with an open heart and mind, which can reduce stress, enhance health, and increase your joy and appreciation for life. Especially recommended ... continuePosted April 12, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff
Two Shambhala Art Intensives in Europe
“In order to perform we have to relate to reality. So to begin, we must have some training on how to relate to reality. It’s not a matter of questionning the nature of reality, it’s learning about your style of relating to reality.” Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche continuePosted February 23, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff