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Partying with the Newlyweds – HIGHLIGHT
Here’s the scene of a true Shambhala wedding celebration: streamers framing a backyard with purple and yellow; irises pouring from vases; more sake, wine, beer, vodka, and champagne than can possibly be consumed; and herds of children running around with their bows and arrows. With multiple ... continuePosted September 12, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Sangha Mobilizing to Support Those Displaced by Boulder Fire – HIGHLIGHT
As reported in national news, over 6,000 acres of forested land in the mountains above Boulder, Colorado have burned in the last week. Boulder is an important part of Shambhala’s international geography, and for over 35 years the beautiful landscape has hosted a large and committed ... continuePosted September 10, 2010 by
Shambhala Brasil Inaugurates New Center in São Paulo – HIGHLIGHT
Inauguração do Centro Shambhala de Meditação Em agosto de 2010 Shambhala Brasil inaugurou o novo Centro Shambhala de São Paulo com a ajuda de Membros do Centro, membros da comunidade, amigos e convidados especiais. Foi uma noite especial, marcada por encontros e reencontros, oferendas e presentes auspiciosos, ... continuePosted September 9, 2010 by
A Wedding of Warriors: Corey Kohn and Michael Rich – HIGHLIGHT
Corey Kohn and Michael Rich were married on Saturday, August 21st, 2010 in Boulder by Kanjuro Shibata XX at Zenko Iba. Watch a video of their wedding day by Benjamin Fong: continuePosted September 6, 2010 by
Celebrating the Third Week of Jetsun Drukmo’s Birth
The Sakyong Wangmo with Jetsun Drukmo at three weeks, . Letter from the Sakyong Wangmo, Dechen Chöying Sangmo 3 September 2010 Halifax Dear Shambhalians, We have just celebrated the third week of Jetsün Drukmo’s birth. She is doing extremely well, and Rinpoche and I are noticing changes in her day by ... continuePosted September 4, 2010 by
Overwhelm as a Path to Peace – HIGHLIGHT
Bob Pressnell writes about Cultivating a Community of Kindness, a contemplative retreat for leaders in Shambhala. Everyone knows the experience of kindness, but can it be learned? Can it be taught in the frame of a day-long program? And beyond that, can kindness be practiced in the ... continuePosted September 2, 2010 by
Garden of Baby Girls – HIGHLIGHT
Maggie Smith and Mark Whaley are proud to introduce their newborn daughter, Athena Rose Whaley. She arrived on August 15th, 2010 at 4 in the morning, weighing 7 lbs 9 oz. Mamma and child are glowing with health and new smiles. “We feel so blessed to have ... continuePosted September 1, 2010 by