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Can Home Cooking Restore Enlightened Society? – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life by Marcella Friel, Crestone, Colorado “Internal drala also comes out of making a proper relationship to food…. You can take the time to plan good, nutritious meals, and you can enjoy cooking your food, eating it, and then cleaning up and putting the leftovers ... continuePosted August 26, 2015 by
Vajradhatu Oriyoki – HIGHLIGHT
Oryoki bowls, courtesy of babblingbuddha.emeraldcity.bc.caCOLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom An interview with Oriyoki Master, Roland Cohen by Judy Sachs Sullivan, Column Co-Host Judy: Roland, can you talk about how oriyoki was first introduced to the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and to the Vajradhatu sangha? Roland: The Vidyadhara sent out a formal request ... continuePosted July 15, 2015 by
Getting Back to Roots – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Dorje Denma Ling’s Root Cellar by Lisa Harris, Column Co-Host Planning a root cellar is a big project. It’s a sign of a strong commitment to working with local produce, and taking a big step toward food security. Dorje Denma Ling recently constructed a root cellar ... continuePosted May 29, 2015 by
Learning to Cook for the Guru, or, “Watch the Schmaltz” – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom by Judy Sachs Sullivan Serving in the household of the guru is both a precious opportunity to be in the center of the mandala, to spend time with the teacher (albeit in a formal setting with a prescribed position), and serve in a courtly environment. ... continuePosted April 25, 2015 by Dan
Local, Healthy Fare at Windhorse Retreat Center – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: KITCHEN WISDOM by Lisa Harris, Column Co-Host Sue Firer is the manager of Windhorse Retreat Center, the only Shambhala land center in the Midwest. She is likely to be in the kitchen cooking up healthy fare for all of the participants during programs and retreats. I recently ... continuePosted March 25, 2015 by Dan
How Do the Momos Taste? – HIGHLIGHT
From left to right: Vajra Regent Osel Tendzin, Carolyn Gimian and “Chef” Chuck Lief COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Interview with Chuck Lief, President of Naropa University by Judy Sachs-Sullivan, Kitchen Wisdom Column co-host I had originally set out to interview Judy Lief after reading her comments to a past article I ... continuePosted February 26, 2015 by
Bringing Kitchen Wisdom to Work – HIGHLIGHT
Ellen Kahler talking to Governor Peter Shumlin (whom the Sakyong met in June) and Secretary of Agriculture, Food & Markets Chuck Ross – photo taken at the Annual Vermont Farm to Plate Network Gathering in October, 2014COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Interview with Ellen Kahler of Montpelier, Vermont by ... continuePosted January 23, 2015 by
Stages of Realization… – HIGHLIGHT
…on the Path of Cleaning COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom by Julia Persch, Karme Choling Cleaning, dish shifts and other regular rota assignments are just a part of living at a retreat center. In this missive from Karme Choling, Julia Persch shares stages of realization for the path of cleaning. The Infant ... continuePosted December 5, 2014 by
Soil’s Perfect Color – HIGHLIGHT
Peter Volz,COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Interview with Peter Volz by Judy Sachs-Sullivan, Column Co-Host Peter Volz has a long, and loyal history of serving the three jewels, the Vidyadhara, Vajradhatu and Shambhala. I was inspired to interview Peter because of his lifelong service and also because of his love and ... continuePosted October 24, 2014 by
A Year of Sharing Meals – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom article by Lisa Harris, Column Co-Host Investigating some of the many places where we share meals, and the different connections we find at each table. Outside This summer I took a long road trip with a friend and her four young children. I caught up with them ... continuePosted August 27, 2014 by
Ready to Work – HIGHLIGHT
Billy Joe in the Kitchen at Community TableCOLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Exploring the Wisdom of the Kitchen in a New Way by Judy Sachs Sullivan, Column Co-Editor I met Chef John Trejo in the large and spacious commercial kitchen of the non-profit Community Table Kitchen in Southeast Boulder. He is ... continuePosted July 2, 2014 by
Pilgrimage Food – HIGHLIGHT
click on photo to view largerCOLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom How Food Can Bring us Together by Judy Sachs-Sullivan I am always drawn to fresh-air markets when I travel. My recent pilgrimage to Nepal and India was no exception. My camera was always slung over my shoulder so I would ... continuePosted April 30, 2014 by
Fearless in the Kitchen – HIGHLIGHT
Afganistan at Conflict KitchenA Culinary Embassy COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom by Lisa Harris, Column Co-Host photos courtesy of Conflict Kitchen, with permission from Jon Rubin Kitchens are wonderful places where we come together and share ideas. Offering food from one’s own culture opens the door to different perspectives of how and ... continuePosted April 2, 2014 by
One Garden at a Time – HIGHLIGHT
Creating Enlightened Society One Garden at a Time COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom by Lisa Harris, Column Editor “With the great problems now facing human society, it seems increasingly important to find simple and non-sectarian ways to work with ourselves and to share our understanding with others.” ~ Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche There ... continuePosted March 10, 2014 by
Dream Soup – HIGHLIGHT
Breakfast at the Kalapa Court, photo courtesy of Walter FordhamCOLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Interview with Machen Shari Vogler by Judy Sachs-Sullivan I often wonder what Shambhala will look like 100 years from now. What form will it take? How will Shambhala Buddhism influence western culture? Will future Shambhalians look ... continuePosted January 27, 2014 by