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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
The Beacon – Kalapa Capital Centre Newsletter
Read about our meetings with government officials. Check out our development update. Get a snapshot of one month’s activities, view pictures from our December 2010 Benefit Dinner and more! Click here to view our first quarterly newsletter. continuePosted March 18, 2011 by
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
New Arrivals: Stories of Immigration and Inspiration – HIGHLIGHT
Moving to Kalapa By Benoît Côté Then twenty years passed in an instant. In 2002, I was able to retire from my job and devote all my time to practice, study and service. I felt a strong interest in being involved with Shambhala at a more global ... continuePosted September 12, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Sakyong Speaks on the Kalapa Capital Centre – HIGHLIGHT
In October, 2009, the Sakyong granted a filmed interview in which he spoke at some length about the Kalapa Capital Centre. Click below to watch the interview. From: Kalapa Capital Centre continuePosted August 27, 2010 by Stephen Baker
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
On the Kalapa Capital Centre – A Conversation with President Reoch – HIGHLIGHT
“The building of the Kalapa Capital Centre is at the heart of building Shambhala.” – President Richard Reoch The following short film is from a conversation Shambhala President Richard Reoch had with Ms. Johanna Lunn about the Kalapa Capital Centre. The President talks about the legendary vision ... continuePosted June 26, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Kalapa Capital Overview
President Reoch and the Kalapa Council have prepared a Mandala-wide update on the many and various areas of the world-wide Mandala. It is extensive and impressive to see what we, as the Shambhala sangha are accomplishing, especially so at a time when there is ... continuePosted June 15, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Home is Where the Hearth Is: A History of Shambhala in Nova Scotia – HIGHLIGHT
This is the first in an ongoing series of essays by Acharya Bill McKeever on various aspects of Shambhala, particularly pertaining to Nova Scotia and the Maritime Provinces. By Bill McKeever Years ago, I was sitting with the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in our offices at Naropa University ... continuePosted June 8, 2010 by Stephen Baker
On A Personal Note: My Life in Nova Scotia
This is part of an ongoing series of very short stories about living in Nova Scotia, the home ground of Shambhala, as told by those who live here. We will present stories from friends who moved here long ago, from those who ... continuePosted June 2, 2010 by admin
On a Personal Note: Coming Home – HIGHLIGHT
By Jim Torbert Diana, Alex, Jeff, Phoebe (our Samoyed), and I arrived in Nova Scotia in the summer of 1987. As we drove into the province, we felt transported to a magic kingdom. Over time, this feeling matured into a deep appreciation for the people and place ... continuePosted April 26, 2010 by Stephen Baker
On a Personal Note: Stories from Kalapa
This is part of an ongoing series of very short stories about living in Nova Scotia, the home ground of the Kingdom of Shambhala, as told by those who live here. We will present stories from friends who moved here long ago, from those who ... continuePosted April 21, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Activity Update – April 16, 2010
This is the first in a series of regular updates on the development of the Kalapa Capital Centre. This Update was presented yesterday, April 16, to an informal KCC advisory group: Ms. Wendy Friedman, Mr. Martin Janowitz, Ms. Yeshe Fuchs, Mr. David Brown, Nick Wright, ... continuePosted April 18, 2010 by Stephen Baker