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The Wonder of Bishop Andrus – HIGHLIGHT
by Larry Barnett Shambhala Communications Director In a presentation filled with wit, heart and wisdom, California Episcopal Bishop Marc Andrus held his audience in rapt attention for over an hour as he moved through topics as diverse as contemporary physics, holocaust studies, and the meaning of “wonder.” Speaking ... continuePosted May 18, 2013 by Editor
Shambhala Principle Book Signing – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham signs a copy of The Shambhala Principlearticle and photos by Terry Rudderham Sakyong Mipham signed hundreds of copies of his new book, The Shambhala Principle; Discovering Humanity’s Hidden Treasure yesterday. There was joy in the air as people waited patiently in line at the Halifax ... continuePosted May 9, 2013 by Editor
Sakyong’s Prayers for Boston
In further response to the tragedy that shook the Boston Marathon, and Boston itself just two days ago, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche offers the following video message of compassion and wisdom. continuePosted April 17, 2013 by Editor
Karme Choling Staff do the Harlem Shake – HIGHLIGHT
article by Kim Robinson and Aaron Delong It all started when Evan Silverman sent me a g-chat to come up to his office. He had something for me to see. It was called the Harlem Shake, and it was sweeping the internet nation. We watched one of ... continuePosted March 2, 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
Time-out for a little nosh
I’m taking a quick time-out from introducing the Kalapa Executives, to share a little nosh (snack) with you. When I first launched the blog, George Marshall commented on my bio page and invited me to his house for Matzoh Brei, a traditional Jewish dish usually served during ... continuePosted January 20, 2013 by anna_weinstein
Children’s Day Stories and Photos – HIGHLIGHT
Children’s Day is the annual Shambhala celebration of light at the darkest time of the year. Held on or around the Winter Solstice, it is a day to celebrate light and children. Communities around the world gather together with their children and families to bring gifts ... continuePosted December 30, 2012 by Editor
Open Sky in Moscow – HIGHLIGHT
An historic first visit of Acharya David Hope to Moscow, Russia occurred recently. Acharya Hope taught Shambhala Training Level 5, entitled Open Sky. He was warmly received and the group have already invited him back again. In this short film by Vladimir Molokovsky, of the Moscow Shambhala ... continuePosted December 9, 2012 by Editor
Two Minutes of Basic Goodness – HIGHLIGHT
from Hamish Maclaren on the Accessibility and Disability blog on the Shambhala Times For the next couple of months two or three times a week video clips of the Sakyong talking about basic goodness and creating enlightened society are being posted to the Sakyong’s -Official YouTube Channel. ... continuePosted November 5, 2012 by Editor
Viewing High Park Fire – HIGHLIGHT
smoke billows over the mountains behind SMC,Update from Jon Barbieri Executive Director at Shambhala Mountain Center Photos by John Perkins Today I would like to focus on the fire itself and additional efforts being made to protect the Stupa and the storage of treasures inside. THE FIRE: The conditions continue ... continuePosted June 25, 2012 by Editor
Five Miles Away from SMC – HIGHLIGHT
Five videos share prayers and preparations at Shambhala Mountain Center as High Park Fire comes within five miles An international Shambhala team visited Shambhala Mountain Center on Tuesday June 19th to visit the small core of staffers still on the land and lead prayers and practices for ... continuePosted June 21, 2012 by Editor
Submit Your Videos! – HIGHLIGHT
Introducing the new YouTube channel for the Shambhala community, now arriving online: Shambhala Community Channel by Anna Weinstein The inspiration behind the effort to create a community youtube channel is to foster a further sense of a global Shambhala community through the creation of an online forum in ... continuePosted May 20, 2012 by anna_weinstein
Walk the Talk with Sakyong Mipham – HIGHLIGHT
Here in this video interview with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Waylon Lewis – Founder of elephant journal, discusses the Sakyong’s new book: Running with the Mind of Meditation, which will be released on April 10, 2012. To view more, and watch a video with bonus footage from this ... continuePosted April 7, 2012 by Editor
Outer, Inner and Secret Guru – HIGHLIGHT
It’s been a busy week in Halifax. Last Friday, the Sakyong and Lady Diana Mukpo filmed an interview with reflections about the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s life and legacy as part of the events marking the 25th Anniversary of the passing of the Vidyadhara. The film can ... continuePosted April 6, 2012 by Editor
The Teacher: Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Parinirvana of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Parinirvana (death) of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the founder of our community. The video below is a teaching from his seminar on the Sadhana ... continuePosted April 4, 2012 by Editor