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Practices for the Earth

Practices for the Earth

The document linked here―Practices for the Earth (PDF)―contains an essay written by senior Kootenay Shambhala Centre teacher Russell Rodgers outlining the teachings he presented at last summer’s Kootenay Public Weekthun 2009: Touching the Earth meditation retreat, and describing the approach used to deliver the teachings. He submitted ... continue
Posted December 27, 2009 by James Northcote
Update from Shambhala’s Touching the Earth working group

Update from Shambhala’s Touching the Earth working group

The message below was posted on the worldwide Shambhala email announcement service earlier today. For information about the Kootenay Shambhala Centre’s environmental activity, click on any of the related subject tags in the sidebar―e.g., protecting the earth―or contact Russell Rodgers, our Touching the Earth liaison, at info@nelsonbuddha.com. Dear ... continue
Posted July 21, 2009 by James Northcote
Kootenay Shambhala Environmental Initiatives

Kootenay Shambhala Environmental Initiatives

This article is adapted from an email message to Kootenay Shambhala Centre members and friends from Centre member Russell Rodgers. Russell Rodgers writes: Happy Earth Day, Since this is Earth Day, it seemed a good idea to talk a bit about our Centre and the environment. Here are ... continue
Posted April 22, 2009 by James Northcote
Join the 2009 Shambhala Green Commitment

Join the 2009 Shambhala Green Commitment

The Touching the Earth working group of the Sakyong’s Council has issued a call to all Shambhala Centers that aims to take the whole of Shambhala forward toward a vision of increased sustainability at all our centers. The working group’s call follows on the statement of ... continue
Posted April 22, 2009 by Editor
Coming to a Center Near You: Sustainability Manuals

Coming to a Center Near You: Sustainability Manuals – HIGHLIGHT

The Touching the Earth working group’s mission is that Shambhala become a powerful force for societal transformation in accordance with the principles and practices of both Shambhala warriorship and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit the group’s Shambhala webpage. The Touching the Earth group is creating ... continue
Posted April 21, 2009 by Editor
Creating Gardens of Compassion

Creating Gardens of Compassion

By Olivia Kirby Shambhala vision is based on living on this earth, the real earth, the earth that grows crops, the earth that nurtures your existence. - Chogyam Trungpa Want to bring about peace in oneself and in the world? Here is what we suggest: Actually planting seeds. Growing our own ... continue
Posted April 21, 2009 by Editor
Literally Cultivating Peace

Literally Cultivating Peace

By David Wimberly When powerful drala and even awakened werma cry, As earth’s ancient sacred living systems die, Will Shambhala warriors touch the earth with exertion to apply? And raise gardens of compassion invoking blessings from our warming sky. Our Shambhala path empowers us as earth protectors, which demands that ... continue
Posted April 21, 2009 by Editor
Community Garden Reaps Rewards in Spades

Community Garden Reaps Rewards in Spades

By Bob Cervelli St. Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia, is well known for its ocean frontage, beaches, and close proximity to downtown Halifax. Many residents here can easily commute into the city for work. The “bay sangha” is a vibrant group and includes the Gyatso (Ocean) Deleg. Most ... continue
Posted April 21, 2009 by Editor
A History of Sustainability in Shambhala

A History of Sustainability in Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT

By David Wimberly In the Beginning The primordial genesis of Shambhala arose out of the ecology of Tibet, a particularly unforgiving and fierce environment.  Bon and even pre-Bon cultures recognized the need for balance in human existence with other life.  Dawa Sangpo brought to Tibet the Buddha’s teachings ... continue
Posted April 20, 2009 by Editor
Of Tea Mugs and Compost in Boston

Of Tea Mugs and Compost in Boston – HIGHLIGHT

By Sarah Lipton When I took on the role of center coordinator in Boston two years ago, after a failed recycling initiative at my previous job with a large university, my pump was primed to help bring sustainability to the Shambhala Center. Upon walking into the center ... continue
Posted April 19, 2009 by Editor
Drala in Karme Choling’s Garden

Drala in Karme Choling’s Garden – HIGHLIGHT

By Sue Gilman What we need to do is more hard work. Both with the Vidyadhara and His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, what made them who they are and what they were, is hard work. This particular transmission of hard work and no quick fix is actually a ... continue
Posted April 17, 2009 by Editor


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