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Back to School, Back to Square One – HIGHLIGHT
While at the Summer Arts Dathün, I rediscovered True Perception by Chögyam Trungpa. His words about art and artful living led me to contemplate artful family living. What does it mean to live artfully as a family? How will I guide my family ... continuePosted September 26, 2010 by
What Would Sid Do? – HIGHLIGHT
In his regular column for the Huffington Post, Lodro Rinzler tackles thorny issues facing meditators in the modern world. With wit and aplomb, he addresses real-life questions — sent to him by Huffington Post readers — and contemplates “What would Sid do?” Sid is his fictionalized ... continuePosted September 24, 2010 by
Chogyam Trungpa Legacy Project Launches Website
The Chogyam Trungpa Legacy Project has a new website. The Legacy Project was established in 2006. It supports and augments the preservation, propagation and publication of Trungpa Rinpoche’s dharma teachings. It furthers these goals through support for existing programs as well as the initiation of new ... continuePosted September 22, 2010 by
Boulder Harvests after Sangha Retreat – HIGHLIGHT
Purple and yellow flowers were handed out as people entered the shrine room for the Harvest of Peace festivities in Boulder yesterday. Harvest of Peace is a celebration, held annually around the time of the autumn equinox, in which local Shambhala communities gather to share inspiration, ... continuePosted September 20, 2010 by
Harvest of Peace Letter from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Letter from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Harvest of Peace 2010 Aspiration Within the universe of the mind everything is possible. Within the chasm of the heart, everything is contained. Within the precious body, radiant energy pulsates. Within the world of dynamic coincidence, auspiciousness is ever-ready. This is the gift of ... continuePosted September 19, 2010 by
The Mindful Manifesto – HIGHLIGHT
How Doing Less and Noticing More Can Help us Thrive in a Stressed-out World Two members of the London Shambhala Center, Ed Halliwell and Dr. Jonty Heaversedge, are working to bring mindfulness into the lives of busy people in their new book, The Mindfulness Manifesto. Click here to ... continuePosted September 18, 2010 by
Salt Minding – HIGHLIGHT
On the Samadhi Cushions blog, Acharya Michael Greenleaf offers a true-to-life metaphor for the way we reach for thoughts. The other day, I had a chat with my friend Amos, a doctor. He told me about a study looking at salt in the diet. Excess ... continuePosted September 17, 2010 by michaelgreenleaf
Lady Diana Visits with the Future of Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
To the noble sangha I recently had the opportunity to pay my first visit to Jetsun Drukmo. What a beautiful, strong baby. As I held her in my arms I realized that I was holding the future of The Kingdom of Shambhala. This is my third granddaughter ... continuePosted September 16, 2010 by
A Delightfully Vibrant Addition – HIGHLIGHT
Little Ada Coxon-O’Neill was born in Brighton, UK, on Friday 23rd July at 7.10am, weighing 6lbs 3oz. She surprised everyone by arriving almost 4 weeks early. Since then she has delighted her parents, Tim Coxon and Bridgette O’Neill, and her big sister Nyima with her gentle ... continuePosted September 16, 2010 by
Actively In Our World – HIGHLIGHT
Christopher and Bethany Mazura, members of the Albany Shambhala Center (and former members of NYC center), are overjoyed to welcome Rhys Trinley Francesco Mazura. Born August 18, 2010 by natural childbirth in Troy, NY. He weighed in at 7lbs 14 ozs and was 22 ... continuePosted September 15, 2010 by
A Proud Introduction – HIGHLIGHT
Jesse Locke and Heather Callahan Locke would like to proudly introduce Henry Oliver Locke, born March 27 at 9:03 pm in Boulder, CO. He is a treasure to all of us and we are so happy to have him in our lives. continuePosted September 15, 2010 by
Garden of Children and Good Cheer – HIGHLIGHT
On September 11, sangha gathered at the Kalapa Court in honor of Lady Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo, known to us as Jetsun Drukmo. While she mostly remained swaddled comfortably among blankets in her parents’ arms, everyone rejoiced in the sweetness of her presence. Photographer ... continuePosted September 14, 2010 by
Summer’s Blooming Households – HIGHLIGHT
Jennifer Holder reflects on this summer’s abundance of marriage and birth announcements. Women in white, couples in kimonos, faces pink from their fresh arrival in Shambhala. With each new marriage or birth announcement, I could sense that a gigantic community-wide step forward has occurred. They showed ... continuePosted September 13, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
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