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Mi’kma’ki: The Language of This Land – HIGHLIGHT
New Book Released by Anthropologist and Linguist who Team up to Produce the History of the Mi’kmaq Language and Culture by senior Shambhala teacher Dr. Trudy Sable with co-author and Mi’kmaw linguist Bernie Francis review by Acharya Bill McKeever “Blackfoot think of time on a two-day operational sense. There ... continuePosted May 18, 2012 by Editor
Protectors of Wealth and Wisdom – HIGHLIGHT
by Judy Bond Last March I wrote an article for the Shambhala Times about drilling for shale gas, which is a new technology that allows the mining of natural gas from shale formations, often thousands of feet within the earth. Such formations are widespread and ... continuePosted August 29, 2011 by Editor
Natural Gas in Nova Scotia: What’s best for all? – HIGHLIGHT
By Judy Bond Last week Nova Scotia accepted bids from companies proposing to develop onshore natural gas reservoirs from shale deep under the province. Natural gas is cleaner burning than coal and oil, creates less global warming, and is locally available. But what are the pros and ... continuePosted March 30, 2011 by
A Partnership at the Heart of the Kalapa Capital Centre – HIGHLIGHT
“The escalating threat to the world’s environment and climate stem from a profound predicament that affects all humanity. We are ever more rapidly losing our connection with the sacred nature of our world. This tragedy affects us in so many ways, but at its heart, ... continuePosted January 1, 2011 by
New Arrivals: Stories of Immigration and Inspiration – HIGHLIGHT
Moving to Kalapa By Benoît Côté Then twenty years passed in an instant. In 2002, I was able to retire from my job and devote all my time to practice, study and service. I felt a strong interest in being involved with Shambhala at a more global ... continuePosted September 12, 2010 by Stephen Baker
New Arrivals: Stories of Immigration and Inspiration
This is one of an ongoing series of articles written by people who have recently immigrated to Nova Scotia; their joys, their challenges, the ease or difficulty of immigrating, and what it’s like moving to Kalapa. By Melissa Howell At the 2005 Shambhala Congress, Acharya ... continuePosted August 25, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Welcome! New to the KCC
Direct from Karmé Chöling This is exciting! Captured by the power, the vision, and the wonderful challenges of creating the capital of Shambhala, the Kalapa Capital Centre, Melissa Howell, a karma energy whirlwind, is joining the project as Administrative Manager. With 10 years of non-profit management experience, ... continuePosted August 19, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Build It! Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
This is the first blog post that is translated into multiple languages to facilitate reading for people around the world. At this time we have translated the post from English into Dutch, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese. If you have comments on the translation, please email, ... continuePosted August 9, 2010 by Stephen Baker
On the Kalapa Capital Centre – A Conversation with President Reoch – HIGHLIGHT
“The building of the Kalapa Capital Centre is at the heart of building Shambhala.” – President Richard Reoch The following short film is from a conversation Shambhala President Richard Reoch had with Ms. Johanna Lunn about the Kalapa Capital Centre. The President talks about the legendary vision ... continuePosted June 26, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Kalapa Capital Overview
President Reoch and the Kalapa Council have prepared a Mandala-wide update on the many and various areas of the world-wide Mandala. It is extensive and impressive to see what we, as the Shambhala sangha are accomplishing, especially so at a time when there is ... continuePosted June 15, 2010 by Stephen Baker
Home is Where the Hearth Is: A History of Shambhala in Nova Scotia – HIGHLIGHT
This is the first in an ongoing series of essays by Acharya Bill McKeever on various aspects of Shambhala, particularly pertaining to Nova Scotia and the Maritime Provinces. By Bill McKeever Years ago, I was sitting with the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in our offices at Naropa University ... continuePosted June 8, 2010 by Stephen Baker
On A Personal Note: My Life in Nova Scotia
This is part of an ongoing series of very short stories about living in Nova Scotia, the home ground of Shambhala, as told by those who live here. We will present stories from friends who moved here long ago, from those who ... continuePosted June 2, 2010 by admin
On a Personal Note: Stories from Kalapa
This is one of an ongoing series of very short stories about living in Nova Scotia, the home ground of the Kingdom of Shambhala, as told by those who live here. We will present stories from friends who moved here long ago, ... continuePosted May 9, 2010 by Stephen Baker
On Living in the Capital: A View from the Hill
This is an article in the ongoing series, “On Living in the Capital,” by Nova Scotia Shambhala Residents on the Kalapa Capital Centre. By David Whitehorn It’s an easy walk up the access road to the top of Citadel Hill. One pleasant afternoon ... continuePosted April 27, 2010 by Stephen Baker
On a Personal Note: Coming Home – HIGHLIGHT
By Jim Torbert Diana, Alex, Jeff, Phoebe (our Samoyed), and I arrived in Nova Scotia in the summer of 1987. As we drove into the province, we felt transported to a magic kingdom. Over time, this feeling matured into a deep appreciation for the people and place ... continuePosted April 26, 2010 by Stephen Baker