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Update on the Kalapa Capital Centre

Update on the Kalapa Capital Centre – HIGHLIGHT

by Shambhala President, Richard Reoch Before he went on retreat in 2009, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche asked Mr. Steve Baker to become the Project Director for one of our mandala’s most ambitious projects: the establishment of a Kalapa Capital Centre, the capital of Shambhala. This is a complex, ... continue
Posted January 19, 2012 by Richard_Reoch
Key Developments in Our Mandala

Key Developments in Our Mandala – HIGHLIGHT

The Kalapa Council has offered an overview of what’s been happening across our mandala since their update last June. This far-ranging report highlights the Shambhala Lineage, Mukpo Family, Practice and Education, Governance, the Dorje Kasung, Shambhala Europe, Shambhala Media, Shambhala Online and our networked community, Major ... continue
Posted January 11, 2011 by Richard_Reoch
President Reoch Addresses this Pivotal Time

President Reoch Addresses this Pivotal Time – HIGHLIGHT

President Richard Reoch recently joined Julia Sagebien on Chronicles Radio for a far-reaching conversation. With Sakyong Mipham’s encouragement that each of us consider our role in this pivotal ten-year period, in this interview President Reoch offers us a valuable sense of view, tangible skillful means, ... continue
Posted December 7, 2010 by Editor
Supporting a Department of Peace

Supporting a Department of Peace – HIGHLIGHT

The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, has expressed his support for the worldwide initiative to urge countries to establish ministries and departments of peace. He issued the following statement in conjunction with the Global Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace held in Costa Rica last month: “Years ... continue
Posted October 20, 2009 by Editor
Divine Lady of Gathering

Divine Lady of Gathering – HIGHLIGHT

By President Richard Reoch Among the many initiatives the Sakyong has undertaken to manifest Shambhala Vision, is the commissioning of the Rigden Lineage thangka. It is currently being painted at the Shambhala Art School in northern India by a team of artists under the direction of ... continue
Posted September 22, 2009 by Richard_Reoch
Ornamental container holding the bodily remains (kudung) of His Holiness, placed on the gilded throne from which he taught at Namdroling Monastery in South India.

Penor Rinpoche’s 49th Day Ceremony – HIGHLIGHT

President Reoch is currently visiting Namdroling Monastery in Bylakuppee, southern India to attend the 49th Day Ceremony for His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. Penor Rinpoche passed away on March 27, entering into samadhi for eight days before his parinirvana on April 3. By President Richard Reoch His Holiness ... continue
Posted May 22, 2009 by Richard_Reoch
President Richard Reoch, and then-Shambhala Europe Director Chris Tamjidi, at Congress 2007.

What Happened to Shambhala’s Highest Priorities after Shambhala Congress in Cologne? – HIGHLIGHT

By President Richard Reoch The Third Shambhala Congress was held at the Kalapa Centre (Europe) in Cologne, Germany, in May 2007. Out of the many issues discussed, six top priorities emerged. These were identified by the Mandala Council (on which every Shambhala Centre has a seat) immediately ... continue
Posted May 10, 2009 by Editor
President Reoch and Patton Hyman at the 2008 conference.  Photo courtesy of Jeffrey B. Green

Plans for 2009 Applied Mindfulness Conference – HIGHLIGHT

In November 2008, a Shambhala-wide survey was distributed through the Shambhala News Service. The survey idea was an outcome of the inaugural Applied Mindfulness Conference hosted by Tail of the Tiger (a program that combines meditative and secular disciplines) at Karme Choling in May 2008. ... continue
Posted April 8, 2009 by
Shambhala Day Address Online; Shambhala Times Welcomes in New Year; Offerings Online

Shambhala Day Address Online; Shambhala Times Welcomes in New Year; Offerings Online

The Sakyong’s Shambhala Day address for the Year of the Ox and remarks by the Sakyong Wangmo and President Reoch are now online. Shambhala Times, our new online Shambhala Community News Magazine, goes live today to welcome everyone to new year. The first edition highlights the largest survey ... continue
Posted February 26, 2009 by Editor
Master Sheng Yen, Photo provided by Dharma Drum Mountain Cultural and Educational Foundation, all rights reserved.

Parinirvana of Chinese Chan Master Sheng Yen

On February 3rd, 2009 Venerable Master Sheng Yen entered into Parinirvana in Taiwan from a long term illness. President Richard Reoch immediately wrote a letter to the Abbot President Master Guo Dong of Dharma Drum Mountain. The President said in the letter, “I am writing to ... continue
Posted February 25, 2009 by Editor
Applied Mindfulness: Meditation at Work

Applied Mindfulness: Meditation at Work – HIGHLIGHT

“Think of a moment in your professional life when you experienced the benefit of mindfulness for yourself and others.” This was our first task at Shambhala’s inaugural Applied Mindfulness Conference at Karme Choling last May. It was also the point of the whole program: finding ways ... continue
Posted February 24, 2009 by Editor
Michal, Bea, Tasio and Sjors

Buddhist Youth Festival 2008 – HIGHLIGHT

When I received the invitation for the Buddhist Youth Festival 2008, my first thought was “Yes!” Of course, I wanted to spend 5 days in a wonderful atmosphere – to dance into the new year with lovely people again. It was definitely a “first thought-best thought” ... continue
Posted February 23, 2009 by
Royal Wedding Celebration in Orissa, India

Royal Wedding Celebration in Orissa, India

In the fall of 2006 I found myself talking with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche about his upcoming wedding in Orissa, India, at the seat of his father-in-law’s lineage in India.  The Sakyong asked if I was going; at the time I didn’t think that I would. I asked ... continue
Posted February 22, 2009 by Marvin Ross
Sesame Seed in Singapore

Sesame Seed in Singapore – HIGHLIGHT

Written for the Dot The Buddhism scene in Singapore is quite crowded and creative with regular programs held for free in many temples, monasteries, and dharma centers around the city. Many well-known visiting teachers give teachings on various traditions and different aspects of Buddhism. Hosting a home-based ... continue
Posted February 20, 2009 by Citra
Sergeant Paul Kendel with Iraqi children

Walking the Tiger’s Path

In 2005 Sergeant Paul Kendel, an American Georgia National Guardsman stationed in Iraq, disillusioned with the American mission and with the aggression starting to overwhelm his military unit, began email contact with Margot Neuman, executive director of the Ratna Prison Initiative. The Dot eventually excerpted some ... continue
Posted February 1, 2009 by Gary_Allen


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