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Where West Meets East – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong’s odyssey in Ukraine by Shastri Maks Lan Not so long ago, Ukraine practically did not exist in public awareness. It was not often mentioned in the news, and it was quite normal for most people not to know where it is on the map. Then the country, ... continuePosted October 21, 2017 by CGH
From Ukraine to Vermont 2 – HIGHLIGHT
The Journey of a Shambhala Teen, Part Two of Two by Cara Thornley Shambhalian teen Dali Kapanadze was already experiencing a major life changing event, the Ukranian Revolution of 2013, in which she was participating with the permission and support of her parents. The second and more ... continuePosted May 31, 2017 by CGH
From Ukraine to Vermont 1 – HIGHLIGHT
The Journey of a Shambhala Teen, Part One of Two by Cara Thornley How Dali Kapanadze got from Ukraine to Vermont is a story of auspicious coincidence, parental aspirations, civil unrest, untimely death, Dali’s inspiration, and immense sangha generosity taking the form of both financial and personal support. In ... continuePosted May 29, 2017 by CGH
Immeasurable in the Carpathians – HIGHLIGHT
Mountain Synyak near Bukovelya by Vyacheslav ZhegarA Key Program for Shambhala Ukraine by Ivan Salomatin The first weeks of November brought to the Ukrainian Society of Shambhala an historical event. In the very heart оf the colorful Carpathian Mountains in a region of Yamna we lead a half ... continuePosted November 29, 2014 by
Painting the Sky – HIGHLIGHT
artwork by Temo SvirelyWarrior Tributes to Temo Svirely Shambhalian from Kiev, Ukraine April 21, 1964 to October 21, 2014 Tribute and Recollections by Stas Yasynskyy, Kiev, Ukraine Everything is gray in color; it has become really cold in the extreme of autumn. Somebody on the bus raises their eyes to ... continuePosted October 26, 2014 by
Letter from Beyond
Temo SvirelyLetter written to the Shambhala sangha by Temo Svirely just before he died Temo Svirely, originally from the country of Georgia, lived in Kiev, Ukraine April 21, 1964 to October 21, 2014 read Warrior Tributes to Temo here Noble Sangha, Warriors Of Shambhala! My dear ones, I’m leaving for the ... continuePosted October 26, 2014 by
Ruling Your World: Now in Russian – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Times is delighted to announce the successful translation of Sakyong Mipham’s book “Ruling Your World” into the Russian language. It has finally happened. Ruling Your World has just been printed and is ready to launch. It was translated in Russian through the cooperation of three ... continuePosted July 6, 2014 by
Prayers, Practice and Deep Compassion for Ukraine
photo courtesy of APF/Getty, BBC NewsViolence has again erupted in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, and is reported elsewhere. Clashes between protestors and police are reported to have claimed the lives of at least 14 protestors, 10 police officers and a journalist, with several hundred people ... continuePosted February 19, 2014 by
The Drala of Maidan, part 2 – HIGHLIGHT
Maidan SquareReporting on the Ukrainian Revolution Interviews from the Front part 2 (read part one here) compiled by Ella Reznikova and Sarah Lipton Ella is Ukrainian by birth, and Sarah has Ukrainian ancestry We wonder why this Revolution is happening in Ukraine right now. Shastri Maks Lan explains that the Czech Republic and ... continuePosted February 18, 2014 by
The Drala of Maidan – HIGHLIGHT
Maks Lan, Andriy Kucherenko, Irina Vorobiova, Yevsey Levbarg in Maidan SquareReporting on the Ukrainian Revolution Interviews from the Front part 1 compiled by Ella Reznikova and Sarah Lipton Ella is Ukrainian by birth, and Sarah has Ukrainian ancestry Ukraine is in the midst of a powerful and intense revolution. It has ... continuePosted February 17, 2014 by
A Revolution of Dignity – HIGHLIGHT
A million people come to Maidan Square in peaceful protestBreaking News! Shambhalians Participate in the Ukrainian Revolution gathered and translated by Ella Reznikova This morning I received a message on Facebook from my friend Natasha, saying, “Ella, gather all Kasung, otherwise it will be the dawn of the Great ... continuePosted December 13, 2013 by
Ukraine’s First Warrior Assembly – HIGHLIGHT
colorful Lvivarticle by Sarah Lipton with assistance from Ella Reznikova both of whom live within a mile of Karme Choling, and who traveled to be Meditation Instructors at the recent Golden Key and Warrior Assembly that took place in the forest outside of Lviv, Ukraine photos by Stanislav ... continuePosted July 9, 2012 by Sarah
Shambhala in Ukraine and Russia
We are pleased to announce that three weekend seminars will take place in July in Ukraine and Russia. This is a rare opportunity for Ukrainians — and even more rare for Russians — to connect with Shambhala vision. It is the first time a Shambhala event ... continuePosted July 2, 2009 by