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Pema Online Live Today – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Sun is streaming Pema Chodron live during an online retreat this weekend, Smile at Fear: Finding a True Heart of Bravery. The final talk from this retreat, hosted by Shambhala Northern California, is being broadcast live from the Bay Area at 2:30-4:30pm PST today. ... continuePosted October 17, 2010 by
Grand Opening: Breeze of Delight – HIGHLIGHT
On the auspiscious day of Monday, September 20, Lady Konchok, the Sakyong’s mother, and her family, Lama Pegyal and Gyurme Dorje Lama, welcomed over 60 people to Marpa House. Lady Konchok cut the black ribbon of samsara to open a Tibetan butter lamp offering ceremony. ... continuePosted October 15, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Sakyong writes of Jetsun Drukmo’s birth, offers new photos of family
The Sakyong has written to the community of Jetsun Drukmo’s birth and released recent family photos with Jestun Drukmo, taken last week in Namgyal Potrang, the court in Halifax. Letter to the Shambhala Community Royal Photo Gallery continuePosted October 13, 2010 by
The Sakyong Shares His Delight – HIGHLIGHT
In a letter to the Shambhala Community, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche tells the story of Jetsun Drukmo’s birth and comments on the impact of her presence in all our lives. Photos courtesy of Sean Raggett. At four in the morning, I was awakened by Dr. Levy. He said, ... continuePosted October 13, 2010 by
Royal Gallery: Two Months Old and Growing – HIGHLIGHT
This precious moment in our princess’ life was offered by Sakyong Mipham and Sakyong Wangmo Khandro Tseyang, and photographed by Sean Raggett. Click on the photographs to enlarge them. continuePosted October 13, 2010 by
Facing Yourself – HIGHLIGHT
By Chogyam Trungpa, excerpted from the book Smile at Fear. This weekend, Pema Chodron is teaching on the book in a sold-out event in California. Everyone is invited to participate live, online. Click here to find out more. Our subject matter is warriorship. Anyone who ... continuePosted October 11, 2010 by
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
Want to Stream Pema Chodron Live, For Free? – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Times, in partnership with Shambhala Publications, is pleased to announce a contest in which five people will win free, live streaming of Pema Chodron’s Smile at Fear weekend from California October 15-17. Find out more about the event by clicking here. To win your ... continuePosted September 27, 2010 by
Harvesting Peace in the Chinese Language – HIGHLIGHT
Yeachin Tsai has kindly translated Sakyong Mipham’s 2010 Harvest of Peace letter into Chinese. 2010年「和平的秋收」薩姜米龐仁波切關中信函 祈願文 在心的宇宙一切皆為可能； 在心的空隙一切皆盡涵容； 在珍貴的身體內，光芒四射的能量搏動； 在世界靈動變化的的巧合裡，吉祥永遠準備就緒。這是多傑札都（創巴仁波切）的贈禮。讓我們這些無愧的香巴拉人每天早上以一顆廣袤的心智、難以稱量的大心、以及一個充滿意向的身體覺醒。讓我們創造一個具有和平與尊嚴、並以吉祥嚴飾的世界。 聆聽香巴拉總裁理查雷奧克（Richard Reoch）的開示，與馬克威利（Mark Whaley）閱讀薩姜的書信全文： 信函內容如下： 我希望你們都有一個深刻美好的「和平的秋收」日。和平是香巴拉活動的基石。正如偉大的聖雄甘地所說：「你想見到世界改變，必須自己成為那改變。」在這個唯物主義氾濫的年代，我們香巴拉人必得欣然接受此一箴言。因為當此充斥無厭的自我滿足之時、我們的手指總是預備好去指責別人的錯誤。因此經由這純粹的英勇行徑，我們必須振奮起信心，確認我們的本初善 (basic goodness)。 continuePosted September 27, 2010 by Yeachin Tsai