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Good Society Part II: Feeling the Goodness – HIGHLIGHT
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash The second part of a two-part series by Shastri Russell Rodgers. For part one, click here. In Part I of this two-part essay, we looked at the genetics behind the universal human impulse to create good society. The logic was this: everywhere ... continuePosted November 15, 2019 by archives-staff
Intention Behind the Goal – HIGHLIGHT
Paying attention to the motivation behind the goals we set by Katey Schultz There are three things I’ve spent decades obsessing about: writing, hiking, and meditation. Recently, it occurred to me that I’ve also spent a lot of time and energy “setting goals” or “trying to do better” ... continuePosted September 8, 2018 by
Friendliness and Forgiveness – HIGHLIGHT
Thoughts on loving-kindness and our ability to forgive by Elaine Yuen This is what should be done by those who are skilled in seeking the good, having attained the way of peace: They should be able, straightforward, and upright, easy to speak to, gentle, and not proud, Content and easily ... continuePosted July 4, 2018 by CGH
Visit the Metta Sutta – HIGHLIGHT
Teachings on loving kindness and compassionate living by Larry Steele The Metta Sutta, the Buddha’s discourse on loving kindness, is a key teaching in the Pali Canon. It is chanted by Theravadan monks throughout the Asian southeast. During my recent visit to Myanmar, the social-activist monks Ashin Issariya and ... continuePosted June 14, 2018 by CGH
Harm and Healing – HIGHLIGHT
A message from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche To the Noble Shambhala Community, I write to you today with an open and tender heart. We are going through a period of deep reflection as well as pain, confusion, and hurt. This deep reflection is possible because of the bravery and ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Een boodschap van Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
20 maart 2018 Aan de edele Shambhala-gemeenschap Ik schrijf jullie vandaag met een open en teder hart. We gaan door een periode van zowel diepe reflectie als pijn, verwarring en gekwetstheid. Deze diepe reflectie is mogelijk dankzij de dapperheid en moed van mensen die zich binnen onze gemeenschap ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Mensaje de Sákyong Mipham Rimpoché
20 de marzo de 2018 A la noble comunidad de Shambhala: Hoy les escribo con el corazón abierto y enternecido. Estamos atravesando un período de reflexión profunda junto al dolor, la confusión y las heridas. Esta reflexión profunda es posible por la valentía y el coraje de quienes ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Un message du Sakyong Mipham Rinpoché
Le 20 mars 2018 A la noble communauté de Shambhala, Je vous écris aujourd’hui avec un cœur ouvert et tendre. Nous traversons une période de profonde réflexion, accompagnée de douleur, de confusion et de peine. Cette réflexion profonde est rendue possible par la bravoure et le courage d’individus ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Eine Nachricht von Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
20. März 2018 An die edle Shambhala-Gemeinschaft, Ich wende mich heute aus tiefstem Herzen an euch. Wir erleben gerade eine Phase tiefer Reflexion, die von Kummer, Verunsicherung und Schmerz begleitet wird. Diese tiefe Reflexion verdanken wir dem Mut und der Courage von Menschen, denen in unserer Gemeinschaft Schaden ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Messaggio da Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
20 marzo 2018 Alla Nobile Comunità Shambhlala, Oggi vi scrivo con un cuore aperto e tenero. Stiamo attraversando un periodo di profonda riflessione, e anche di dolore, confusione e sofferenza. Questa profonda riflessione è possibile grazie all’impavidità e al coraggio di individui che hanno sperimentato il sentirsi feriti ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Wiadomość od Sakyonga Miphama Rinpoche
20 marca 2018 r. Do szlachetnej społeczności Shambhali Piszę do Was dzisiaj z otwartym i czułym sercem. Jesteśmy teraz w czasie głębokiej refleksji, ale również bólu, pomieszania i zranienia. Taka głęboka refleksja jest możliwa dzięki śmiałości i odwadze osób, które doświadczyły w naszej społeczności krzywd lub alienacji. Zostało ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Mensagem do Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
20 de março de 2018 Para a comunidade noble Shambhala, Escrevo para você hoje com um coração aberto e terno. Estamos passando por um período de profunda reflexão, bem como dor, confusão e mágoa. Essa reflexão profunda é possível devido à bravura e coragem de indivíduos que sofreram ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Manifesting Great Eastern Kindness – HIGHLIGHT
A chance encounter becomes an opportunity for compassion and generosity by Janet Pal It’s Saturday morning, June 10. I’m on my way to the Toronto Shambhala Centre. A man is walking towards me. Oh please let him walk past me. I’m in a hurry. I have a talk to ... continuePosted July 8, 2017 by
Creating Enlightened Society – HIGHLIGHT
exploring the biological basis of how cultures change by Shastri Donna Williams This morning after reading about a possible reversal by the Trump Administration of a ban on uranium mining in the Grand Canyon, I thought I would share some of what I’ve been studying, as a possible ... continuePosted June 30, 2017 by CGH
Food and Forgiveness, Part 2 – HIGHLIGHT
The second in a series of articles exploring insights about food, healing, and compassion By Marcella Friel “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” — Mahatma Gandhi In the last years of my mother’s life, I was her financial power of attorney, working conscientiously to ... continuePosted May 11, 2017 by CGH