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Letter from the Druk Sakyong Wangmo regarding SMC Wildfire – HIGHLIGHT
To the Noble Sangha, I am writing today with a heavy heart, feeling so much sorrow, knowing that fire has burned across our beloved Shambhala Mountain Center. We do not yet know the extent of the damage, but clearly this is a devastating event. We’ve experienced many ... continuePosted September 27, 2020 by Ashley_Dinges
Shambhala Launches Visa Card with Ashoka Credit Union – HIGHLIGHT
Alex HalpernOver the past few years, a number of community members have suggested that Shambhala offer a branded credit card to support our work and increase our visibility in the world. Many large and well regarded environmental and social groups have credit card programs for this ... continuePosted May 7, 2015 by
Next Steps: Europe – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in Berlin, ßmannShambhala Times is pleased to share this news update: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has written to all our European members to share his “thoughts and vision for the future of Shambhala in Europe.” Reflecting the growing diversity of the countries and cultures of ... continuePosted January 28, 2015 by
Sakyong on Family and Community – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong gives his blessings to Melanie Klein, who will be assuming the role of center director in Boulder when the current director, Ulrike Halpern, steps down on Shambhala Day.The Sakyong Discusses Family, Community at the Boulder Shambhala Center article by Sarah Sutherland On the first Sunday of ... continuePosted January 8, 2015 by
Prince Edward Island goes Organic
A beautiful film has been released by the National Film Board of Canada chronicling the nascent attempts by Prince Edward Island to go to totally organic farming. Prince Edward Island has long been famous for its spuds and red mud. But in the last 50 years ... continuePosted April 18, 2014 by
The Boulder Flood: Notes from High Ground – HIGHLIGHT
As flooding continues in Boulder Valley, Jennifer Holder offers tidbits from a hillside. Just as I sit at my computer to write this, the sun peeks through rainclouds for the second time in four days. It quickly fades, but encourages me on to write this little ... continuePosted September 13, 2013 by Jennifer Holder
Investigating the Syria Crisis – HIGHLIGHT
The article below is copied from the Huffington Post UK, and is President Richard Reoch’s final piece leading up to Awake in the World. How Much Shock and Awe Will it Take to Wake Us Up? by President Richard Reoch The debate about bombing Syria is, in part, about ... continuePosted September 10, 2013 by Richard_Reoch
Arts Speak the Shambhala Principle – HIGHLIGHT
News Report A team of Shambhala artists have come together to make a visual online graphic presentation of one of the key messages in The Shambhala Principle. In the opening pages of The Shambhala Principle, Sakyong Mipham invites us to a global conversation about the future of ... continuePosted July 4, 2013 by
Final Fantasy – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Times Updates from the Inside Out Editor’s Column by Sarah Lipton Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief It’s sunny in London, where it’s usually raining. I’m sipping a gorgeous latte at a beautiful little coffee shop by the Balham tube stop. My cousin’s wedding the other day was perfect, replete with a ... continuePosted June 3, 2013 by Sarah
Investigating Original Peace – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Times Updates from the Inside Out Editor’s Column by Sarah Lipton Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief Is it possible to feel deeply into our humanity in the midst of our speedy, chaotic world? Can we truly touch in to the underling basic-ness of our experience? What would it mean to express ... continuePosted May 1, 2013 by Sarah
On the Map and On the Move – HIGHLIGHT
Judy Lief reading at the Boulder Shambhala CenterTracking the Resounding of the Profound Treasury by Carolyn Gimian It starts in Boulder. It is early April 2013. The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, only Volume One mind you, is being read hour after hour for three days ... continuePosted April 19, 2013 by
Shambhala en español – HIGHLIGHT
Efforts around the Shambhala mandala are being made to increase the accessibility of the Shambhala teachings in multiple languages. The Shambhala Times has recently been hearing about some of the successes of this endeavor and wanted to share the news with you. 1. Shambhala Europe is Blogging! ... continuePosted April 11, 2013 by
Own Your Newspaper – HIGHLIGHT
Editor’s Column by Sarah Lipton Shambhala Times Editor It’s been a busy season for the Shambhala Times. We have many changes to share with you, and are very pleased to share the big picture of our vision going forward. Over the last number of months, we’ve been working ... continuePosted February 13, 2013 by Sarah
Windhorse Retreat Center: new Director – HIGHLIGHT
by Janet Hasz Chair, Windhorse Retreat Center Governing Council The Windhorse Retreat Center Governance Council is very pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca McAllister as the new Executive Director of the Windhorse Shambhala Retreat Center for Meditation, Peace, and Sustainability in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Ms. McAllister, currently serving ... continuePosted February 2, 2013 by
Update on Fire Near Shambhala Mountain Center
Viewing the smoke from a point above SMC. photo by SMC staff A large forest fire has been burning for several days in the Colorado Rockies near Shambhala Mountain Center. According to the United States Forest Service, the fire has burned an estimated 49,763 acres and continues ... continuePosted June 14, 2012 by