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Parenting as Path: Nurturing Confidence in Children – HIGHLIGHT
Arthur with his kite By Chris Tamjidi, Beate Schlage and Sophie Maclaren for Buddhismus Aktuell As buddhists we often wonder how we can bring up our children in a buddhist way, or at least help them become kind, wise and confident adults. And in today’s world, this can ... continuePosted December 30, 2018 by alexandra_kalinine
Raising Our Children, Sharing Our World – HIGHLIGHT
Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche holding Gesar Mukpo. Photo by James Gritz. By the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Exclusive to the Shambhala Times, courtesy of Lady Diana Mukpo I have been the father of my own personal, physical children. I have also been the psychological father of many semi-grownup children, and ... continuePosted November 25, 2018 by alexandra_kalinine
Out of Darkness Into Light – HIGHLIGHT
As we mark the equinox this week, a northerner reflects on winter and the first days of spring by Nyingje Sheltri My strawberry plants arrived in the mail yesterday. My husband and I opened the “mystery” box together, having forgotten what we had ordered back in December. When ... continuePosted March 24, 2017 by CGH
Chaos, Bewilderment and Being Pissed-off While Viewing Art – HIGHLIGHT
Steve Saitzyk Leading Contemplative Viewing Shambhala Art Field Trip to LACMA Today is Shambhala Art Day, which has been designated by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to occur on the spring equinox. It is a day when the entire Shambhala community and friends are invited to celebrate art forms ... continuePosted March 20, 2014 by
Sun Camp: When You Lose Your Mind, Come Back!
Sun Camp was the most important part of my life as a young adult. It felt as though I did all of my growing up during two short weeks in August, and then spent the rest of the year processing. I was obsessed with camp. I ... continuePosted April 19, 2009 by
Leo Tolstoi’s Instructions on How To Rule Your Kingdom
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Conversations With My Son
Conversations With My Son By Mushim Ikeda Nash Mushim Ikeda Nash is a writer and Zen practitioner, community peace activist and member of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, diversity facilitator for Bay Area Buddhist Groups and Naropa University, and mother of a teenage son. In the following essay ... continuePosted March 26, 2009 by
Awakened Early, and Often: Family Camp at Dorje Denma Ling – HIGHLIGHT
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Welcome to the Spring Equinox focus on Family! – HIGHLIGHT
I’m pleased to have been invited as guest editor for this Shambhala Times focus on Family. Thanks to my co-editor, David Whitehorn, for working with me in presenting a sample of writings about families and Shambhala. As a Grade One teacher, one of the things I explore ... continuePosted March 20, 2009 by Susan Williams
Mindful Parenting
As anyone who has practiced meditation is likely to know, being able to remain seated and watch the mind without judgment is much harder than it sounds. However, that pales in comparison to the challenges I’ve faced as a parent, as anyone who has helped raise ... continuePosted March 20, 2009 by
Bringing Peace Into Your Home With Family Meditation – HIGHLIGHT
Happiness comes from slowing down and cultivating a peaceful place inside together as a family. A daily dose of meditation helps family members – Self-soothe and settle energy … and relieve anxiety Develop clarity … and prevent anger and resentment Increase empathy … and decrease “Me first” and “I want” Strengthen ... continuePosted March 20, 2009 by Kerry Lee MacLean
Celebrating Small Moments
Parenting in the twenty-first century is a challenge. We can no longer rely on the certainty of tradition, and our sense of family and our roles as mothers and fathers, men and women, are not prescribed as they once were. So how do we do this ... continuePosted March 19, 2009 by
Making Space to Be Human: An Interview with Virginia Hilliker – HIGHLIGHT
At ninety-four, Virginia Hilliker has more life in her than many of her middle-aged friends. As one of them, I often feel that I’m trailing behind her, trying to keep up with her wit and wisdom in a conversation. Virginia has been a teacher and a ... continuePosted March 19, 2009 by
Aloka Children’s Program Returns to Karme Choling – HIGHLIGHT
Spring is in the air today at Karme Choling, as the snow melts and the sun bears down stronger and warmer than it has in half a year’s time. It is almost reminiscent of the glorious, rich summer days in the Northeast Kingdom, with flowers in ... continuePosted March 18, 2009 by Dan
Aging, Families and Shambhala
When my mother died at age 86, her only grandchild–my daugher, then 14–asked if she could have my mother’s well-worn, simple gold wedding band. Since then, my daughter–now 21–has worn that ring nearly every day. With my mother’s death, my daughter no longer had living grandparents. ... continuePosted March 15, 2009 by David Whitehorn