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A New Home for Vajradhara – HIGHLIGHT
The Vajradhara thangka was installed at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya on Sunday, December 5th. To commemorate the occasion, two dozen staff, program participants, and visitors from Boulder performed a lhasang ceremony (smoke purification offering). The lhasang was followed by a recitation of the Kagyu lineage ... continuePosted December 8, 2010 by
President Reoch Addresses this Pivotal Time – HIGHLIGHT
President Richard Reoch recently joined Julia Sagebien on Chronicles Radio for a far-reaching conversation. With Sakyong Mipham’s encouragement that each of us consider our role in this pivotal ten-year period, in this interview President Reoch offers us a valuable sense of view, tangible skillful means, ... continuePosted December 7, 2010 by
Gathering the Cost of Postage – HIGHLIGHT
In this third article dedicated to the Shambhala Time Capsule, Jennifer Holder encourages the financial support of each other’s projects, so that an individual’s vision truly becomes the work of our entire community. As the age of speed and aggression gains momentum, the Shambhala Time Capsule ... continuePosted December 5, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
An Elegantly Preserved Package – HIGHLIGHT
Many of us in Shambhala harbor deeply inspired aspirations for what we would like to accomplish in the world. In this second article on the Shambhala Time Capsule, Jennifer Holder looks at the path Steve Roth followed in bringing the time capsule into being. At times, ... continuePosted December 3, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Love Letter to the Future – HIGHLIGHT
In this three-part series, Jennifer Holder writes about the creation of a Shambhala Time Capsule, something the Vidyadhara requested of his student Steve Roth. Steve has dedicated himself to the project for three decades. In this first article, Jennifer reflects on the nature of a Dark ... continuePosted December 1, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Less Like School, More Like Life – HIGHLIGHT
This is the fourth in a series of articles by senior Shambhala teachers invited to share their personal impressions of the Way of Shambhala curriculum. Thanks to Jim Northcote of Kootenay Shambhala Centre for creating this series. By Henry Chapin When Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche was developing the ... continuePosted November 29, 2010 by
Wisdom in Times of Transition – HIGHLIGHT
This is the third in a series of articles by senior Shambhala teachers invited to share their personal impressions of the Way of Shambhala curriculum. Thanks to Jim Northcote of Kootenay Shambhala Centre for creating this series. By Rebecca Hazell We are in a time ... continuePosted November 27, 2010 by beckyhazel
Boulder Celebrates Sakyong’s Birthday – HIGHLIGHT
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The Magic of Children’s Day – HIGHLIGHT
By Susan Williams Children’s Day is our holiday when Mandala Principle is celebrated. It is an opportunity not only for those with young children to gather, but for the entire sangha to celebrate our lineage and our places in our Shambhala world. It is ... continuePosted November 23, 2010 by Susan Williams
Strong Medicine for Challenging Times – HIGHLIGHT
This is the second in a series of articles by senior Shambhala teachers invited to share their personal impressions of the Way of Shambhala curriculum. Thanks to Jim Northcote of the Kootenay Shambhala Centre for creating this series. By Ben Hines Through the Way of Shambhala, Sakyong Mipham ... continuePosted November 21, 2010 by
Cultivating Genuine Dialogue – HIGHLIGHT
This is the first in a series of articles by senior Shambhala teachers invited to share their personal impressions of the Way of Shambhala curriculum. Thanks to Jim Northcote of Kootenay Shambhala Centre for creating this series. By Susan Chapman In the fall of 2008, when I ... continuePosted November 19, 2010 by
Surmang Monks Chant the Kagyu Gurtso
Announcing a new Rain of Wisdom CD-DVD to benefit Surmang Dutsi Til, the home monastery of the Trungpa lineage in Eastern Tibet. The first recording at Surmang of songs from the Kagyu Gurtso (Rain of Wisdom) is being released today by the Konchok Foundation. The 51 minute ... continuePosted November 17, 2010 by
How Does Karma Work? – HIGHLIGHT
By Sakyong Mipham. To celebrate the birthday of the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, today we feature a teaching by him to rouse our appreciation, devotion, and loyalty. As we read and contemplate his words, we can feel joy that such a living teacher leaves morsels for ... continuePosted November 15, 2010 by
A ‘First of its Kind’ Marriage – HIGHLIGHT
Christian Gregory and Waits Raulerson were married at the DC Shambhala Center on September 24, 2010. Christian and Waits’ vows marked the first between two men at the DC Shambhala Center since the district began recognizing same-sex marriage. The ceremony was performed by Scott Perkins, assisted ... continuePosted November 15, 2010 by
Ottawa Citizen Article on Bodhi School – HIGHLIGHT
Bodhi School at the Ottawa Shambhala Centre, and its founder Sheila Craig, have been mentioned in an article in the Ottawa Citizen. continuePosted November 14, 2010 by