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Letter from the Surmang Leadership – HIGHLIGHT
This letter regarding the Surmang shedra was written in Tibetan and signed by Chokyi Senge Trungpa XII Rinpoche, Aten (Chetsang) Rinpoche, and Surmang Khenpo; it was translated into English by Gerry Wiener. September 1, 2010 To the Lord of Refuge Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, the entire Shambhala community ... continuePosted October 10, 2010 by
Surmang Update – HIGHLIGHT
By Lyndon Comstock Having recently returned from Surmang Dutsi Til, I’d like to give you a brief first-hand report. The photographs and videos that accompany this report were taken by Jon Ransohoff, who went with me. Also included below are comments about the shedra by Karma ... continuePosted October 8, 2010 by
Take a Tour of the Shedra – HIGHLIGHT
Now that the Surmang Shedra has opened its doors for classes, perhaps you’d like to take a peak inside. This tour was filmed by by Jon Ransohoff and edited by Lyndon Comstock. As you can see, the interior still needs to be painted and other finishing touches ... continuePosted October 7, 2010 by
First Day of School at the Surmang Shedra – HIGHLIGHT
Letter from President Richard Reoch to the Shambhala Mandala To everyone in Shambala worldwide – THIS is an amazing photo. It was taken on the first day of school at the Surmang Shedra, just five months after this year’s earthquake that devastated so much of the area. This is ... continuePosted October 5, 2010 by Richard_Reoch
Surmang Shedra Opens Doors to Children – HIGHLIGHT
The Surmang Shedra recently opened its doors to a group of nearly 100 children–both boys and girls. Watch this video of the first day of school, by Jon Ransohoff and Lyndon Comstock who visited Surmang in late summer. Visit the Konchok Foundation website for more information and ... continuePosted October 4, 2010 by
A French-German Wedding Twist – HIGHLIGHT
Nadine Zerbel and Eric Rugani were married on May 29 in a French-German Shambhala ceremony performed by Catherine Eveillard and Herb Elsky. Nadine and Eric hosted their 80 guests at Dechen Chöling, which gave friends and family a much appreciated direct experience of this magical place. The ... continuePosted October 3, 2010 by
Ashes of Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky interred near the Great Stupa – HIGHLIGHT
Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky Interment of Ashes SMC August 29, 2010 By Peter Hale, Reed Bye, Anne Waldman On Sunday August 29, under warm sun and blue sky at Shambhala Mountain Center near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, a group of friends of Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky gathered ... continuePosted October 1, 2010 by