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Sakyong’s Shambhala Day Address, part 2 – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Shambhala Day 2013, photo by BHH StudiosTranscript of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s Shambhala Day Address Year of the Water Snake 11 February 2013, Halifax, N.S. Read part 1 here. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche: I also feel like that the Shambhala vision is not simply a utopian idea of society. Rather, ... continuePosted March 16, 2013 by Editor
Sakyong’s Shambhala Day Address – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche on Shambhala Day 2013, photo by BHH StudiosTranscript of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s Shambhala Day Address Year of the Water Snake 11 February 2013, Halifax, N.S. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche: So let us begin this New Year with a global bow, where we all in our hearts connect worldwide. ... continuePosted March 15, 2013 by Editor
Boston Community Update
Dear Shambhala Boston Community, It was wonderful to see many of you who came to celebrate Shambhala Day, either last Monday or this past Sunday. For those who missed it, I am sharing with you all some updates to keep everyone fully in the loop. Speaking ... continuePosted February 22, 2013 by Dan
A Shambhala Day Ball
The Northern California Shambhala regional leadership invited everyone to attend this year’s Shambhala Ball at Sharchen Dzong, in San Francisco. Story and photos follow. Submitted by Kathryn Rile We had a rich day of celebration! This uplifted affair was held for the whole region and included a ceremony ... continuePosted February 20, 2013 by Editor
It’s Time for Spiritual People to Become Active – HIGHLIGHT
A Shambhala Year in Review “It is time for spiritual people to become active, and for active people to become spiritual,” says the Bishop of the Dioscese of California, Marc Andrus, in the opening words of this year’s Shambhala Day Film. He welcomes the Sakyong to San ... continuePosted February 20, 2013 by Editor
Shambhala Day 2013
Water Snake from Naropa University February 11, 2013 was Shambhala Day, and Losar (Tibetan New Year’s Day) and Sangha members around the world gathered to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Female Water Snake. In Fredericton, group practice was followed by the Sakyong’s online talk and ... continuePosted February 19, 2013 by frances_giberson
Second Annual Leadership Tea at the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT
photos by Terry Rudderham On Tuesday, February 12th, the Sakyong hosted the Second Annual Tea for Leaders at the Kalapa Court in Halifax. This event is particularly designed for new leaders or people taking on new leadership roles to make a pilgrimage to the Sakyong and Sakyong ... continuePosted February 19, 2013 by Editor
Shambhala Day 2013 in Toronto
On Monday, February 11 the Shambhala community celebrated Shambhala Day, which marks the beginning of the New Year, and represents one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. According to Chinese-Tibetan astrology, this year is the year of the Water Snake. Celebrated in over 150 ... continuePosted February 18, 2013 by george_free
Shambhala Day Party in St. Johnsbury
photos by Michael Taney Celebrating Shambhala Day with a live band, the St. Johnsbury Shambhala Center in northern Vermont had a rousing party this past weekend. Attended by local sangha, and a group of staff from nearby Karme Choling, the assembly enjoyed the tunes of a local ... continuePosted February 18, 2013 by Editor
Shambhala Day: Broadcast & Recap – HIGHLIGHT
Halifax’s after Party cakeThousands of Shambhalians, all over the world, gathered over the course of this past week to celebrate Shambhala Day, and the beginning of the year of the Water Snake. Here on the Shambhala Times, we are pleased to bring you the link for ... continuePosted February 18, 2013 by Editor
Year of the Water Snake
As the Year of the Water Snake approached, I contemplated its energy and meaning. I drew this image over the course of a long day, filming as I painted. It expresses the fluidity of movement and the intelligence of alignment that manifests in the kingdom of ... continuePosted February 17, 2013 by Richard_Reoch
2012: A Year in Review
Thank you Columbus Sangha for a wonderful 2012. Ki ki so so! continuePosted February 12, 2013 by Phong Nguyen
Sakyong Announces “The Shambhala Principle” – HIGHLIGHT
Water Snake from Naropa UniversityNews and Videos from Shambhala Day The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, yesterday announced the publication of a new book, “The Shambhala Principle”, to be released this year. “It is the public expression of our Shambhala vision,” he said. Speaking to the global Shambhala ... continuePosted February 12, 2013 by Editor
Arrival of the Water Snake – HIGHLIGHT
water snake collage by Sarah LiptonSssssliding into presence, slicing through confusion, sourcing wisdom, spreading steadiness, stabilizing fluidity, strengthening awareness, seeping elementally into being, the year of the water snake arrives. More ssssimply put, the snake is a symbol of wisdom, steadiness and focus. Its form is ... continuePosted February 11, 2013 by Editor
Shambhala Day Roll Call
An Update on This Year’s Roll Call: Live tweet your Shambhala Day celebrations! Just include #ShambhalaDay to join the conversation. scroll below to listen to and read: A Little History Since the dawn of beginningless time (1985), the Shambhala Day international celebration has begun with a roll call – a ... continuePosted February 10, 2013 by Editor