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Mandala ProjectsShambhala Triathlon for Tibet
Introducing a unique triathlon combining sports and meditation for Shambhalians of all ages and abilities! The Shambhala Triathlon features sitting, walking, and biking (or running). Join a triathlon at your local Shambhala Center or create your own triathlon team.
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has personally taken the lead in fundraising for Surmang in the past by running marathons dedicated to Surmang. Now that he has decided to stop running marathons, he has asked the sangha to take over for him in this endeavor.
“I have now run nine marathons over the past years to support the rebuilding of Surmang Dutsi Til. Thank you to everyone who supported me in this effort….However, it’s now time for you to take over from me in running (or sitting, or walking) for Tibet, to complete the vital dharma projects that we are supporting there.”
– Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
A special website for the Shambhala Triathlon has been created at shambhalatriathlon.pbwiki.com. Some Shambhala centers are already planning local Shambhala Triathlons. Proceeds from the Triathlon will go towards the construction of a shedra (school) at Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s home monastery, Surmang Dutsi Til, in Tibet.
Please consider sponsoring Shambhala Triathloners—and participate yourself! To help encourage sponsorship, donors have stepped forward to provide a match grant for the first $15,000 raised by the Triathlons.
To learn more about the Triathlon, visit the Shambhala Triathlon website.
To read the Spring 2009 Surmang Update, visit the Konchok Foundation website.
If you have questions, contact: [email protected]