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A Deep Thirst to Make Direct Impacts in Our Society – Interview with Adam Lobel

This morning I had another opportunity to interview Kalapa Acharya Adam Lobel. He shared his experience about being part of the planning team for the upcoming “Imagining Peace” events, and sharing our Shambhala Vision of a society based on Basic Goodness with co-organizers working to combat ... continue
Posted March 7, 2013 by anna_weinstein
An Overview of Shambhala’s Center of the Mandala Resources

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 ... continue
Posted February 4, 2013 by Editor
Bhumi Pali Bhavan

Bhumi Pali Bhavan

The Tagtrug Mukpo Trust has just posted a message on its website about the continuing care of the Vidyadhara’s son, Tagtrug Mukpo (affectionately known as Taggie), and their decision to agree to the sale of the small house in Vermont, close to Karmê Chöling, known as ... continue
Posted September 7, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
Bhumi Pali Bhavan

Bhumi Pali Bhavan

The Tagtrug Mukpo Trust has just posted a message on its website about the continuing care of the Vidyadhara’s son, Tagtrug Mukpo (affectionately known as Taggie), and their decision to agree to the sale of the small house in Vermont, close to Karmê Chöling, known as ... continue
Posted September 7, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
miksang photo by Charles Blackhall

Kalapa Council to Present Strategic Plans – HIGHLIGHT

miksangNews 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 ... continue
Posted June 20, 2012 by Editor
All your comments and suggestions — next steps

All your comments and suggestions — next steps

Members of the Kalapa Council met yesterday to review progress in our community consultation and take the next steps in moving forward on the challenges we are facing. This was just before joining the Sakyong and the acharyas for a retreat at Shambhala Mountain Center. Several ... continue
Posted April 28, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
Environmental Sustainability and Shambhala

Environmental Sustainability and Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT

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 ... continue
Posted April 25, 2012 by Editor
Where are Shambhala’s financial reports?

Where are Shambhala’s financial reports?

We’ve now received 127 responses to our post on Strategic Directions for our Mandala.  Thank you!  Over the weekend, we went through the responses and identified common themes, as well as individual questions and suggestions.  One question that we can respond to immediately, is the request ... continue
Posted April 23, 2012 by
A New Year, A Fresh Beginning

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 ... continue
Posted February 24, 2012 by Editor
Kalapa Council with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Sakyong meets Kalapa Council to plan 2020 Vision – HIGHLIGHT

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 ... continue
Posted February 10, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo lead planning for 2020 Vision

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 ... continue
Posted February 9, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
Kalapa Council Update 2012

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 ... continue
Posted January 12, 2012 by Editor
January 2012: Forthcoming Events and Gatherings

January 2012: Forthcoming Events and Gatherings

We have received important feedback from many centres and groups about how we can better help everyone plan their participation in international events. Shambhala centres and groups have asked us to be much clearer in making our suggestions. In particular, it would help to be clearer ... continue
Posted January 7, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
January 2012: NEW BOOK: Running with the Mind of Meditation

January 2012: NEW BOOK: Running with the Mind of Meditation

We are delighted to confirm that the Sakyong’s newest book, Running with the Mind of Meditation, will be published in early April this year. The official book launch will take place in Boulder, Colorado on Earth Day, April 22nd 2012. The Sakyong will be running the ... continue
Posted January 7, 2012 by Richard_Reoch

January 2012: Shambhala Program Schedule for 2012

Here is an overview of some of the other major events and teaching programs for the year, together with the links: continue
Posted January 7, 2012 by Richard_Reoch


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