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The Largest Chakrasamvara Fire Puja Yet – HIGHLIGHT
By Jim Torbert Rumour has it that the Fire Puja at Dorje Denma Ling this spring was the largest group of participants at a Chakrasamvara amending program in our community’s history. The Chakrasamvara Fire Puja took place at Dorje Denma Ling in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia from April ... continuePosted July 11, 2010 by Jim
Mipham Academy Opens to Sutrayana Seminary Graduates – HIGHLIGHT
By Mark Seibold, Dean of Mipham Academy For the first time since its inception in 2006 the Mipham Academy, to be held at Karme Choling from from September 13 to 26, will be a freestanding program open to all graduates of Sutrayana Seminary. When the Sakyong announced the ... continuePosted July 10, 2010 by mseibold
Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche and the Rangjung Peme Nyingtik Transmission – HIGHLIGHT
This article was compiled and edited by Joey Waxman, with the help of others, on behalf of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s sangha, Mangala Shri Bhuti. Mangala Shri Bhuti is hosting the visit of Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche to Colorodo this August. During his first visit to the United States ... continuePosted July 9, 2010 by
Kimonos and Watercolors Galore at Konchok Art Auction – HIGHLIGHT
Brocade kimonos for $40. Are you kidding? Well, not for long. A dark blue and gold women’s kimono that started at $40 now hovers at $55, and soon may climb higher. Online art auctions are a fickle affair. One moment you have a bargain on your ... continuePosted July 8, 2010 by
The Dalai Lama Turns 75 – HIGHLIGHT
His Holiness the Dalai Lama celebrated his 75th birthday in Dharamsala on July 6th with much fanfare. Read more about the celebrations on USA Today, Phayul.com, and the Huffington Post. May His Holiness enjoy long life and freedom from obstacles! continuePosted July 7, 2010 by
The Great River of Blessings
The Great River of Blessings – An eBook Available Through The Sakyong Foundation The Sakyong Foundation is pleased to announce it is hosting The Great River Of Blessings a new downloadable book by Walker Blaine. This book is an account of the Rinchen Terdzo that was conferred ... continuePosted July 6, 2010 by
The Terton and the Chodak in the Shambhala Terma Tradition – HIGHLIGHT
By Walker Blaine This article is an edited extract from The Great River Of Blessings, a digital book about the Rinchen Terdzo, conferred by His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche on the Kongma Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in the winter of 2008 – 2009. During the course of the ... continuePosted July 5, 2010 by Walker Blaine
From Revelation to Lineage: Unveiling Terma – HIGHLIGHT
By Holly Gayley The revelation of terma, or “treasures,” is a distinctive way that new lineages and cycles of teachings are established in Tibetan Buddhism. Since the eleventh century, terma has provided a mechanism for innovation in Tibet, framed as the recovery of ancient wisdom that is ... continuePosted July 4, 2010 by Holly
Shambhala as a Terma Lineage – HIGHLIGHT
By Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown This article is based on an address to the Shambhala Teachers’ Academy held at Dechen Choling in September, 2009. Originally released on the Shambhala Times last December, it is now being republished in conjunction with the release of The Great River of Blessings, ... continuePosted July 3, 2010 by
Zen et Tantra: En Francais – HIGHLIGHT
Par Acharya David Schneider, traduit par Vincent Bardet To commemorate the release of The Teacup and The Skullcup in French, Acharya David Schneider gave a talk in Paris. This article provides some background. Click here to read the article in English. Soon, we will feature the ... continuePosted June 29, 2010 by
Message from the Sakyong Wangmo
Sakyong Wangmo on Children’s Day Dear Members and Friends of Shambhala, I hope all of you are doing well this summer and that your family, practice, and work is fulfilling. As for myself, I am doing very well. I wanted to give you all an update since Rinpoche and ... continuePosted June 27, 2010 by
Decision Making in Shambhala Governance
Click here for all leadership-related posts This post is part of a series intended to enhance the accessibility―and potential benefit―of key Shambhala leadership resources. It features an excerpt from the document Tenets of Shambhala Governance available on Shambhala’s Governance webpage. DECISION MAKING AND PARTICIPATION IN SHAMBHALA ... continuePosted June 26, 2010 by James Northcote
Zen and Tantra: In English – HIGHLIGHT
By Acharya David Schneider To commemorate the release of The Teacup and The Skullcup in French, Acharya David Schneider gave a talk in Paris. This article provides some background. In the coming days, we will publish this article in French and feature the ... continuePosted June 25, 2010 by
Yes: Express Your Everything – HIGHLIGHT
A One-Woman Play by Cynthia Kneen Photos courtesy of Jennifer Holder Before leaving for South Africa, I had been writing and performing a one-woman show as part of an underground theater group. A week before I left home, I wrote something new called YES. It is fiction, ... continuePosted June 23, 2010 by
Announcing the Applied Mindfulness Conference 2010 – HIGHLIGHT
Tail of the Tiger is pleased to announce the details of the Third Annual Applied Mindfulness Conference, July 22 – 25, 2010. Professionals from all mindfulness traditions are invited to join the ongoing discussion about bringing mindfulness into the wider world. This year’s conference ... continuePosted June 22, 2010 by