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Boulder Photographer Offers Sakyong Wangmo Photos

Boulder Photographer Offers Sakyong Wangmo Photos

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Posted April 16, 2009 by
The Crystal Ball Within: Volunteering at a Prison Meditation Program

The Crystal Ball Within: Volunteering at a Prison Meditation Program – HIGHLIGHT

We are all potential criminals, and those whom we have put into prison are no worse, deep down, than any one of us. They have succumbed to ignorance, desire and anger, ailments that we all suffer from but to different degrees. Our duty is to help them. – ... continue
Posted April 16, 2009 by
Passing of a Kasung Dog

Passing of a Kasung Dog

From Lady Diana Mukpo and Acharya Mitchell Levy: Winston Mukpo-Levy, also known as Mitchell’s Witless Winston or “Winnie”, died on April 7th, at 10:20 a.m. He ended his life as he lived it, with determination and dignity. Everyone who met him had a story about him. ... continue
Posted April 16, 2009 by
Living at Dechen Choling

Living at Dechen Choling

Dechen Choling, the European land center, is a magical place, sometimes full of great bliss as its name indicates (dechen = great bliss, choling = dharma place). At other times, it may be full of the storms that the collective and individual minds there create.  Dechen Chöling ... continue
Posted April 16, 2009 by
Rinchen Terdzo Slideshow

Rinchen Terdzo Slideshow – HIGHLIGHT

Please enjoy a slideshow presenting the three-month long series of empowerments bestowed by His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche this winter at his monastery in Orissa, India. The principal recipient of the empowerments was Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The Rinchen Terdzo was attended by nearly a thousand Tibetan ... continue
Posted April 15, 2009 by Walker Blaine
New Teacher Guidelines: An Interview with President Reoch

New Teacher Guidelines: An Interview with President Reoch – HIGHLIGHT

For many years, Shambhala Centres have invited a variety of Buddhist and other teachers to give teachings, instruction, and abhishekas, or empowerments. Some of these invitations have been made at the request of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, and before him, his father, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche; other invitations ... continue
Posted April 14, 2009 by
Shambhala Collector Offers Treasures

Shambhala Collector Offers Treasures

By Eric Salter Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche gave me the bodhisattva name” Dharma Ornament of Liberation”, possibly because all my life I have collected beautiful objects, many of which are special Buddhist practice materials. During a visit by Khenpo Rinpoche shortly after I moved into my home, I mentioned ... continue
Posted April 14, 2009 by
The Night Prajna Burned Down

The Night Prajna Burned Down – HIGHLIGHT

The fire that set Prajna ablaze on April 7th has shocked and saddened the Shambhala community worldwide. A modest wooden cabin, Prajna was the summer retreat of the Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche at Shambhala Mountain Center. What happened in the early hours of April ... continue
Posted April 13, 2009 by

Health-related programs in Dechen Chöling

MBSR: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction April 30 – May 4, 2009 with Acharya Mathias Pongracz Discover the healing power of mindfulness, the practice of meeting each moment with an open heart and mind, which can reduce stress, enhance health, and increase your joy and appreciation for life. Especially recommended ... continue
Posted April 12, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff
Compassionate Activity in the World: A Call to Action to the Shambhala Sangha

Compassionate Activity in the World: A Call to Action to the Shambhala Sangha – HIGHLIGHT

By Margot Becker For a long time, I’ve wished to open a discussion with the sangha about compassionate action in the world.  A few months ago, I got my chance.  I receive a fundraising letter from President Reoch.  I was disappointed—again—that the request was solely about improving ... continue
Posted April 11, 2009 by

Earth Ox Year Fundraising Calendar

It is the aspiration of Shambhala’s Dana Group to facilitate coordination of fundraising throughout the mandala. To that end information has been collected about fundraising campaigns that will be run by Shambhala-related entities throughout the year of the Earth Ox and posted in one location for ... continue
Posted April 11, 2009 by
Leo Tolstoi's Instructions on How To Rule Your Kingdom

Leo Tolstoi’s Instructions on How To Rule Your Kingdom

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Posted April 10, 2009 by
The Joy Continues

The Joy Continues – HIGHLIGHT

Excerpted from the book Warrior-King of Shambhala: Remembering Chogyam Trungpa by Jeremy Hayward A Middle Way If there is a middle way, even in regard to death, what might it be? To try to understand this, let us look at some ideas that Rinpoche himself conveyed to us ... continue
Posted April 10, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
The Practice of Losing My Job

The Practice of Losing My Job – HIGHLIGHT

In November, I survived the first round of layoffs. To celebrate, I joined my coworkers at a Mexican restaurant for lunch. We filled a big table and most of us are under thirty, so the waiter served us free Tequila shots. I remember the way we ... continue
Posted April 10, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
A Wary Invitation to my Future Child by Ethan Nichtern

A Wary Invitation to my Future Child by Ethan Nichtern

“And you that shall cross from shore to shore years hence, are more to me, and more in my meditations, than you might suppose.” – Walt Whitman, Crossing Brooklyn Ferry 1. The Disclaimer Let me just say I’m not expecting you for a while Except by tragedy of bubble-burst ... continue
Posted April 10, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff


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