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Shambhala Day Address
Shambhala Day in Boulder, Photo Credit: www.MarvinRossPhotography.com This Sunday, the first internet hookup for Shambhala Day took place via Shambhala Online. Community members cheered, shouted “ki ki so so,” and waved to each other across continents. President Reoch addressed the global mandala from Halifax, and Sakyong Mipham ... continuePosted February 15, 2010 by
Shambhala is Expecting! – HIGHLIGHT
Of course this Shambhala Day falls on Valentine’s Day, because the Sakyong had news for us — the ultimate gift of love. At the close of his annual address, our beloved Sakyong announced that he and the Sakyong Wangmo are expecting a child. Having just completed ... continuePosted February 14, 2010 by
The Other Side of a Jasmine Cup – HIGHLIGHT
To mark today’s union of Shambhala Day with Valentine’s Day, we offer a love poem by Sakyong Mipham, written for Semo Tseyang. Happy New Year, and may yours be a lovely year! The sun broke through, Camouflaged by speculation. When the lips of realism Smacked their kiss upon this ... continuePosted February 14, 2010 by
Earth Ox | Year in Review – HIGHLIGHT
The Earth Ox (2009–10) has been a been a poignant year of deepening and clarifying. This year Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche opened the Scorpion Seal for advanced Shambhala practitioners to connect more profoundly with the principal terma of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The Sakyong continues to ... continuePosted February 13, 2010 by
Update from Shambhala IT – HIGHLIGHT
By Cameron Wenaus During the year in the Earth Ox (2009-10), the Shambhala IT team has not only been building lots of exciting projects for the mandala, but we have been having a delightful time while doing it. In the past year, we created a new ... continuePosted February 13, 2010 by Cam
Announcing “Stars of Wisdom” – HIGHLIGHT
Stars of Wisdom: Analytical Meditation, Songs of Yogic Joy, and Prayers of Aspiration by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Translated by Ari Goldfield, Rose Taylor Foreword by H. H. the Dalai Lama, The XVII Karmapa From Shambhala Publications: The Tibetan Buddhist teacher who’s known for his joyous, spontaneous songs of realization presents the teachings ... continuePosted February 12, 2010 by
Positive Culture Shock – HIGHLIGHT
Franz Luke reports on the annual Mipham Academy Europe from Marburg, Germany “The whole seminar was like one big positive culture shock“, commented one new participant from the Netherlands. This experience of the third Miphan Academy in Europe by Khenpo Gawang was a common one. It ... continuePosted February 9, 2010 by
How to Work with Obstacles – HIGHLIGHT
By Sakyong Mipham Whatever our level of practice, there will always be obstacles. The Tibetan word for obstacle, parche, means “what cuts our progress.” In fact, sometimes the more we are engaged in practice, the greater the obstacles become. If we understand that obstacles are part of ... continuePosted February 7, 2010 by
Living Guru – HIGHLIGHT
A doha by Linda Lewis, offered as part of our series of expressions of love leading up to this year’s Shambhala / Valentine’s Day celebration. I think of the guru I remember Trungpa Rinpoche. I remember the wide smile and Cheshire teeth, the cowboy ... continuePosted February 5, 2010 by linda_v_lewis
Community is Home – HIGHLIGHT
Many Shambhala Centers start in someone’s home. In Albuquerque, Devon and Ingrid greet newcomers at the door before the evening’s dharma talk. Their five-year-old daughter, Pidge, is already tucked in bed. Their dog, Daisy, trots around sniffing and wagging. The kettle is on; the cookies are ... continuePosted February 4, 2010 by
Neuroscience & Nirvana – HIGHLIGHT
Neuroscientists are talking about finding nirvana… in the brain. Is this all some big misunderstanding? Or has the dharma made a new mark within scientific inquiry and mainstream culture? You decide! Listen to two recent talks on the issue: Visit TED: Ideas Worth Spreading for Jill Bolte Taylor’s ... continuePosted February 3, 2010 by
Documenting Action for Change – HIGHLIGHT
From the column Shambhala at the Movies by Angela Pressburger Many Shambhalians – in our centers and as individuals – have expressed an interest in using ecology films to inspire dialogue and further exploration of this important and very current topic. Recently, there has been ... continuePosted January 31, 2010 by
Crazy Wisdom – HIGHLIGHT
Poem by Lama Ugyen Yogin of crazy Who wandered at Taktsang Cave You discovered Mahamudra Your students are practicing with it May we attain some fruition. Nobody knows if we will attain fruition or not It depends on individuals. I cannot promise I hope you do This is the Vidyadhara Trungpa Rinpoche’s vision If everybody follows it There ... continuePosted January 30, 2010 by
Sun Love Sun – HIGHLIGHT
Because Shambhala Day falls on Valentine’s Day this year, in the weeks leading up to the big day, we will be featuring our community’s vibrant expressions of love. By Olive Colon Breakfasting Before the sunmist sun Breaking through cloudy mind Sweeping away discursive patternings Brushing cobwebs Off ancient rhymes Continuity Often not expressed But recognized In space ... continuePosted January 27, 2010 by
Demonstration of Space, Form, and Energy – HIGHLIGHT
In this video series, Marcia Shibata demonstrates the principles of the practice of flower arranging. At the recent Shambhala Art Intensive in Los Angeles, Kado practitioner and teacher, Marcia Shibata did an Ikebana demonstration of the principles of Space, Form and Energy, which — in Ikebana ... continuePosted January 25, 2010 by Steven Saitzyk