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"How do you put the soap back in the dish?" and other short stories by Herb Elsky

“How do you put the soap back in the dish?” and other short stories by Herb Elsky

At a Los Angeles Dharma Art seminar 1980 Trungpa Rinpoche presented teachings about the connection between art and meditation practice.  After the talk there was the question and answer period. One woman raised her hand and said that she was a computer programmer but that what ... continue
Posted April 3, 2009 by
Basic Anxiety Is Happening All the Time, by Chogyam Trungpa

Basic Anxiety Is Happening All the Time, by Chogyam Trungpa – HIGHLIGHT

This is an excerpt from the first book in the Root Text Project, The Truth of Suffering and the Path of Liberation. If you purchase a copy from the Shambhala Shop, all proceeds will go to the project. We are born as human beings, as we ... continue
Posted April 3, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Mark of a Mahasiddha: Letter from the Guest Editor for Parinirvana Day

Mark of a Mahasiddha: Letter from the Guest Editor for Parinirvana Day – HIGHLIGHT

On the occasion of the twenty-second anniversary of the Parinirvana of the Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, I am struck by how vast his influence has been on all of us and by the multiplicity of his manifestations. When I was the director of the ... continue
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Meeting the Guru I Never Knew

Meeting the Guru I Never Knew – HIGHLIGHT

The Vidyadhara’s presence is so profoundly with us, as the Sakyong says in THE DIRECT ANTIDOTE: “He is, in fact, here in the present, now more than ever. Even though many people… have never met him, he somehow has seeped into their inspiration.” How did you ... continue
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Shambhala Lineage, by Chogyam Trungpa

Shambhala Lineage, by Chogyam Trungpa

Making the journey of warriorship depends first of all on your personal realization of genuineness and basic goodness. Ultimately, giving up selfishness, or ego, is only possible if you have a living, human example—someone who has already done so, and therefore makes it possible for ... continue
Posted April 3, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Longevity Supplication for Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Longevity Supplication for Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Because the experience of chanting is very personal and the images are intended to be provocative, we offer this essay with the intention of starting a conversation. Please do contribute your reflections in the comments section. As with other longevity chants, this one is all about ... continue
Posted April 3, 2009 by
Fulfilling His Aspirations: The Root Texts Project

Fulfilling His Aspirations: The Root Texts Project

Early in 1981, I became the chief editor at Vajradhatu (now Shambhala), replacing Judy Lief. Judy was leaving to become the dean of Naropa Institute, the equivalent of the president of that institution today. On her way out the door, she gave me several transmissions about ... continue
Posted April 3, 2009 by
Chogyam Trungpa reads Trungpa the Poet

Chogyam Trungpa reads Trungpa the Poet – HIGHLIGHT

In this recording, taken from the Audio Archives of Naropa University, the Vidyadhara reads few of his poems, accompanied by David Rome.  Each poem is introduced by him. The reading includes poetry written in English, as well as his poetry written in Tibetan and translated into ... continue
Posted April 3, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff
Shambhala Triathlon for Tibet

Shambhala Triathlon for Tibet – HIGHLIGHT

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 ... continue
Posted April 2, 2009 by
Father Death Blues by Allen Ginsberg

Father Death Blues by Allen Ginsberg – HIGHLIGHT

Allen Ginsberg sings “Father Death Blues,” a poem originally written at his father’s death. Now more than twenty years after Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s passing into parinirvana, it can also be read as a vibrant, truthful, extremely touching and beautiful hommage to Trungpa Rinpoche. This video comes ... continue
Posted April 2, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff
Shambhala Time Out

Shambhala Time Out

New Inter-species Study Group a Great Success Patience seems to be the key word during walking meditation with snails. Weekend morning drill practice with howler monkeys upsets neighbors. Resident Elephant Director gives astonishing Friday night public talk… Click here for details continue
Posted April 1, 2009 by


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