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Buddhism on Fear: How to Practice Meditation for Fear and Anxiety – HIGHLIGHT
An Excerpt from the Shambhala Blog by Kathleen Walls Much of the suffering in our lives is rooted in fear. Fortunately, Buddhism and meditation offer excellent supports for working with fear—and with anxiety, the worry about uncertain threats that many of us carry in contemporary life. Fear is pervasive, ... continuePosted February 27, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Heart of Recovery at the Montreal Shambhala Center – HIGHLIGHT
By Laurence Corman When I attended my first AA meeting, I was left a little bewildered when I was told that I did not have an alcohol problem because, despite my daily drinking, I was not experiencing blackouts and was able to enjoy healthy family relationships and ... continuePosted June 6, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson
Social Action Work in Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
Social Action Work in Shambhala The Shambhala Global Services Communications Team would like to share some of the social action initiatives of Shambhala members, Groups, Centers, Shambhala Online, and Shambhala Global Services. As the Shambhala community continues to move in the direction of “social action as dharma ... continuePosted November 22, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Touching the Earth Collective: October 2022 Newsletter – HIGHLIGHT
Regenerative Gardening and Meditation: Karmê Chöling, August 2022 By Donna Williams Eight home gardeners came to Karme Choling this summer to work and learn in its amazing organic garden and wander the forest to meditate with nature.It was our second annual gardening and meditation program, aimed at teaching ... continuePosted October 4, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Embodying Peace Together: The Path of Tonglen – HIGHLIGHT
Stupa, Drala Mountain Center, Colorado The Path of Tonglen On this day of seasonal transition, we would like to wish you a cheerful and enriching Harvest of Peace and season ahead – wherever in the world you may be. We also wanted to remind you of an upcoming ... continuePosted September 23, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
The Intersection of Dharma and Addiction by Dave Garton – HIGHLIGHT
The Intersection of Dharma and Addiction by Dave Garton There is a strong tie between the Dharma and recovery from addiction. In the traditional Buddhist Path we must first start with ourselves. The Hinayana Path requires a deep dive into the fabric of creating the separation between “ME” ... continuePosted September 13, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Come Home to Karmê Chöling! – HIGHLIGHT
A conversation with Karmê Chöling Executive Director, Betsy Railla Written by Natasha West, Director of Communications, Shambhala Global Services Summer at Karmê Chöling Community has always been an important part of Shambhala culture. When the pandemic hit in 2020, leadership at Karmê Chöling in rural Vermont found a way to ... continuePosted June 10, 2022 by Natasha West
Discover the Power of Meditation with Pema Chödrön – HIGHLIGHT
We’re so excited to share that you still have time to register for Meditation: Way of the Buddha and join renowned meditation teacher Pema Chodron for a live session on January 23. And when you sign up now you’ll be able to enjoy full access to ... continuePosted January 21, 2022 by Natasha West
What Did Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Teach in 1974? – HIGHLIGHT
What did Chogyam Trungpa teach in 1974? These talks are now available through the Meditation: The Way of the Buddha course! Please join us to explore Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s early teachings on the path of meditation as presented to an audience of new students at Naropa in 1974. ... continuePosted December 29, 2021 by Natasha West
Happy Together – HIGHLIGHT
By Gaylon Ferguson Reposted with permission from Lion’s Roar Note: Gaylon Ferguson is presenting in the upcoming Shambhala Online course, Meditation: The Way of the Buddha. For more information, and to register online, click here. Photo by Karsten Wurth The times we live in keep asking us a simple question: ... continuePosted December 14, 2021 by Natasha West
Meditation: The Way of the Buddha – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Online presents a six-week online course based on archival videos by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Although decades old, these archival talks from the summer of 1974 retain their original potency and are a reminder of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s incomparable skill at communicating Buddhist teachings to a Western ... continuePosted December 1, 2021 by Natasha West
Suddenly a Flame is Lit – HIGHLIGHT
Expressing the Nature of Awakening By Judith Simmer-Brown This article was originally published in Spiral Magazine, published by the Rubin Museum. Note: Judith Simmer-Brown is one of the course presenters for an upcoming Shambhala Online course, Meditation: The Way of the Buddha. To learn more about the course, visit the ... continuePosted November 16, 2021 by Natasha West
5 Reasons to Meditate – HIGHLIGHT
5 Reasons to Meditate By Pema Chödron Note: Pema Chödron is one of the course presenters for an upcoming Shambhala Online course, Meditation: The Way of the Buddha. To learn more about the course, visit the course website. Ani Pema Chodron at the Naropa Graduation of the Daily ... continuePosted November 12, 2021 by Natasha West
Shambhala Sunday Gatherings – October 2021 – HIGHLIGHT
Each Sunday, Shambhala offers “Sunday Gatherings”, a series of free weekly online gatherings for the worldwide Shambhala community where we can come together to connect with our hearts and with each other. Weekly gatherings will feature a guest presenter and include a meditation or contemplation practice, as ... continuePosted October 8, 2021 by Natasha West
Authenticity in Intention and Action – HIGHLIGHT
Social Presencing Theater: The Art of Making a True Move by Arawana Hayashi Reviewed by Elaine Yuen In these busy and distracted times, finding authenticity in intention and action can be challenging. It seems that every moment we are called to react to our world with likes, distrust, or ignorance. Arawana ... continuePosted August 6, 2021 by Natasha West