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Community Care – HIGHLIGHT
On March 19, the Kalapa Council — the governing body of the Shambhala international community — announced a new effort to address issues of past harm in our community, and to refine and bolster existing policies and procedures to create safer environments for our members and ... continuePosted July 2, 2018 by CGH
Community Update – HIGHLIGHT
From the Kalapa Council of Shambhala Dear Community – You may have seen the recent media coverage in The Guardian and Newsweek about the Kalapa Council’s February 12 letter to the community regarding harm and abuse. The Kalapa Council was aware that these articles would be published, and would like ... continuePosted March 9, 2018 by CGH
First Kalapa Garchen – HIGHLIGHT
The first Great Gathering of Shambhala leadership with the Kongma Sakyong comes together in Vermont by David Brown This May, leaders from throughout the Shambhala community gathered with the Kongma Sakyong, among the blossoms of Karme Choling, for the first Kalapa Garchen (Great Gathering.) The Sakyong was overjoyed ... continuePosted July 7, 2016 by CGH
Appreciations and Farewells – HIGHLIGHT
An appreciative farewell gathering is held to honor the service of outgoing Shambhala leaders Carolyn Mandelker and Anna Weinstein by David Brown, with photos by Terry Rudderham On December 18th the staff of the Halifax Kalapa Centre hosted a farewell gathering in appreciation of Carolyn Mandelker and Anna Weinstein ... continuePosted December 28, 2015 by CGH
Briefing on Financial Challenges
Three of the major entities in the Shambhala Mandala are facing significant financial challenges. They are: Shambhala Europe. Shambhala Mountain Center and the Centre of the Mandala. Over the recent months, the Kalapa Council has compiled information on these challenges and has now prepared a briefing for ... continuePosted January 31, 2014 by
Kalapa Council thanks Sophie MacLaren
Shambhala expresses appreciation for Sophie Maclaren for supporting the development of young sangha in Shambhala We wish to express our gratitude for over a decade of work that Sophie Maclaren has devoted to inviting, cultivating and nurturing young sangha members in Shambhala. We are thanking her today ... continuePosted November 17, 2013 by
An Overview of Shambhala’s Center of the Mandala Resources – HIGHLIGHT
In 2010, the Kalapa Council — inspired by the Sakyong’s 2020 Vision for Shambhala — made a decision to invest in providing additional resources from the Center of the Mandala to the Shambhala community. This allowed for the successful introduction of the Way of Shambhala curriculum ... continuePosted February 4, 2013 by
Kalapa Council to Present Strategic Plans
miksang News Update The Kalapa Council will be holding a series of major conference calls with leaders of the mandala to present the plans it is putting into effect following the strategic planning discussion it opened up with the community following Shambhala Day. The plans cover a three-fold strategy ... continuePosted June 20, 2012 by
Environmental Sustainability and Shambhala
Commemorating Earth Day from the Shambhala Kalapa Council On the occasion of Earth Day 2012, we are delighted to share with our entire community a fresh initiative for the whole of Shambhala to engage meaningfully with the pressing need for environmental sustainability. In his Earth Day message this year ... continuePosted April 25, 2012 by
A New Year, A Fresh Beginning – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala’s Executive Director, Carolyn Mandelker, looks ahead to the Year of the Water Dragon. She shares Shambhala’s plans, her excitement, and the challenge of funding Shambhala. Carolyn, what do you see as you look ahead to this new year? For those of us who work and volunteer in ... continuePosted February 24, 2012 by
Sakyong meets Kalapa Council to plan 2020 Vision
Kalapa Council with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche The Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo met with the Kalapa Council over the course of three days at the end of January to contemplate the next steps that would move Shambhala forward in accomplishing the Sakyong’s 2020 Vision. During the three days, the ... continuePosted February 10, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo lead planning for 2020 Vision
The Kalapa Council met with the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo over the course of three days at the end of January to contemplate the next steps that would move Shambhala forward in accomplishing 2020 Vision. As the Sakyong wrote in his Letter of the Morning Sun: If Shambhala ... continuePosted February 9, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
Kalapa Council Update 2012 – HIGHLIGHT
Welcome to 2012! We are delighted to let you know that there is a new Kalapa Council blog hosted by the Shambhala Times! Visit kalapacouncil.shambhalatimes.org to see it all. Our current update begins with an introduction to forthcoming events and gatherings in the mandala. All that is ... continuePosted January 12, 2012 by
Summer 2011: 25th Anniversary of the Parinirvana of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
In 2012, we will be observing the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Vidyadhara’s Parinirvana. This will be an important moment in the life of our community. It will be an opportunity to appreciate our great good fortune to have been influenced by the Vidyadhara and his teachings, ... continuePosted August 30, 2011 by Richard_Reoch
Key Developments in Our Mandala – HIGHLIGHT
The Kalapa Council has offered an overview of what’s been happening across our mandala since their update last June. This far-ranging report highlights the Shambhala Lineage, Mukpo Family, Practice and Education, Governance, the Dorje Kasung, Shambhala Europe, Shambhala Media, Shambhala Online and our networked community, Major ... continuePosted January 11, 2011 by Richard_Reoch