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Town Hall in Seattle – HIGHLIGHT
“Great to get together and be heard” from the Seattle Shambhala Center Center Director Michael Busby convened our first Town Hall this spring. It is the first of an ongoing quarterly schedule, which he started to bring the sangha together and create an avenue for open communication. Michael ... continuePosted June 12, 2017 by CGH
With Elegance and Brilliance – HIGHLIGHT
Sangyum Wendy FriedmanReport on the First Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum Conference in Europe – Led by Sangyum Wendy Friedman – Hosted within the Court Service and Practice weekend in Berlin article by Ute Reinhart-La Haye, SOCAD Regional Supervisor Europe photos by Jitka Holubcova “Like a soft and gentle tornado, ... continuePosted June 10, 2015 by
Exploring Decorum – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture by Amanda Hester Adjutant, Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum The word decorum, particularly within the context of Shambhala culture, has to do with dignity and trust. Early on in one’s engagement with Shambhala there is an encouragement to act and carry oneself, to present ... continuePosted May 13, 2015 by Dan
Connected Culture? – HIGHLIGHT
Enlightened Society: Connected Culture or Cult of Meditation? COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture article by Silas Rose, Victoria, BC Joining any organized spiritual tradition involves some courtship, much like choosing a mate. For many people new to Shambhala Buddhism the social vision of enlightened society is compelling, but for ... continuePosted December 10, 2014 by
Six Principles of Leadership – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture by Allison Pepper, New York City Over the weekend of November 8th through 10th, the Shambhala Center of New York was honored to host Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and share his teachings on gathering goodness. The Sakyong spoke three times: on Friday night, in a ... continuePosted May 19, 2014 by
The Old House – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This series of articles is brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and enriching culture in our homes, centers and communities. If you have ... continuePosted April 26, 2014 by
What Binds Us as a Community? – HIGHLIGHT
Sangyum Wendy Friedman presenting at the conference,Report from the Shambhala Culture and Decorum Conference with Sakyong Wangmo and Sangyum Wendy Friedman by Shelly Webb photos by Benny Fong audio courtesy of the Kalapa Court Chris Stockinger of the Fort Collins Center bowed twice to the ancient microwave in the kitchen ... continuePosted March 19, 2014 by
The Magic of Children’s Day – HIGHLIGHT
Marguerite Drescher and family’s Children’s Day ShineCOLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture How a Children’s Day Shrine can Teach us About the Three Courts by Amanda Hester, Adjutant to the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum Batman is awesome. He makes me feel like the impossible is possible . . . ... continuePosted December 20, 2013 by
Considering Food in a Shambhala Household – HIGHLIGHT
Harvest of Tomatoes by Karen IglehartCOLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This series of articles is brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and enriching culture in our homes, centers ... continuePosted October 18, 2013 by
Imperial Culture vs. Cultural Imperialism – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This series of articles is brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and enriching culture in our homes, centers and communities. If you have ... continuePosted October 7, 2013 by
Honest and Unadorned – HIGHLIGHT
, Odessa, UkraineCOLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This series of articles is brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and enriching culture in our homes, centers and communities. If ... continuePosted September 25, 2013 by
Living a Beautiful Life in Retirement – HIGHLIGHT
Douglas Fir Mushrooms, botanical watercolor by Jane FergusonCOLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This is the third in a series of articles brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and ... continuePosted August 23, 2013 by
Making it Bloom – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This is the second in a series of articles brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and enriching culture in our homes, centers and communities. ... continuePosted August 2, 2013 by
At Home on the Road
NEW COLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This is the first in a series of articles brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and enriching culture in our homes, centers and ... continuePosted July 17, 2013 by