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At the Shambhala Funeral of Arbie Thalacker
New York City, January 12, 2012 by Susan Dreier In the midst of Thursday afternoon’s brisk NYC workday, the Shambhala center was in a state of quiet readiness. The shrine room was filled with 200 chairs arranged around blue zabutons circling the pine coffin which was draped with ... continuePosted April 19, 2012 by
Tribute in Remembrance
Arbie Robert Thalacker 1935 – 2012 written by Deborah Garrett, wife of Arbie Born on April 17, 1935, in Marquette, Wisconsin, Arbie Robert Thalacker grew up as “Bob” in the suburbs of Detroit, part of a large, loving family and guided by the patient encouragement of a father he ... continuePosted April 19, 2012 by
Finding Balance: On the Cushion and Off – HIGHLIGHT
An Interview with Hope Martin by Debra Hiers Hope Martin will be leading a weekthun in Atlanta April 22-28, 2012 teaching the principles discussed in the interview below to intensive meditation practice. I take my seat on the cushion, settle into my sit bones. Hands resting ... continuePosted April 18, 2012 by
Checking In From the Mukpo Institute @ Karme Choling – HIGHLIGHT
by Lawrence Jordan, Mukpo Institute student at Karme Choling This note originally went out to the mailing list of my home Sangha. I would like to extend it out to the entire Shambhala community. I’m sorry I haven’t had the opportunity to write sooner, but my days ... continuePosted April 17, 2012 by
Celebrating Warriors in the World – HIGHLIGHT
When we as Shambhalians highlight and celebrate warriors in the world, we are reminded that the tradition of warriorship is timeless. In this article by Shastri Charlene Leung, Chairperson of the Shambhala Diversity Working Group, we look through a window at Shambhala community events that are ... continuePosted April 16, 2012 by
Snapshots of Basic Goodness – HIGHLIGHT
Introducing a New Regular Feature on the Shambhala Times: Snapshots of Basic Goodness This new regular posting will feature snapshots of basic goodness as seen out in the world, on the street, in the countryside, at work, home, grocery store. We invite YOU, our readers, to contribute. See ... continuePosted April 14, 2012 by
A Shambhala Guided Meditation on Oprah.com – HIGHLIGHT
Just yesterday, the Sakyong’s guided meditation based on his newly published book Running with the Mind of Meditation was posted in the “Spirit” section of Oprah.com. For her new meditation series, which gears itself towards “reaching higher ground” both mentally and physically, Oprah requested the Sakyong to ... continuePosted April 13, 2012 by
Reflection on Warriorship and Enlightened Society
by Susmita Barua The goal of warriorship is to express basic goodness in its most complete, fresh and brilliant form. As warriors, we train ourselves to rest in basic goodness, in a state of complete simplicity. What the warrior renounces is anything that is a barrier between ... continuePosted April 12, 2012 by mita
Sakyong’s letter to the United Nations
Message from the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche to the high-level gathering: “Happiness and Wellbeing: Defining A New Economic Paradigm” Convened by the Kingdom of Bhutan United Nations, New York, 2 April 2012 Deep in the collective consciousness of humanity is the archetype of a flourishing human society, often called “the ... continuePosted April 12, 2012 by
Reflections from the United Nations Headquarters
Reflections on the “High Level Meeting on Wellbeing and Happiness: Defining a New Economic Paradigm” at the United Nations Headquarters, April 2, 2012 by Bob Gailey I walked down First Avenue on a sunny spring morning and saw the line forming to enter the visitors gate on the ... continuePosted April 12, 2012 by
United Nations, Human Happiness, and Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
United Nations Develops New Economic Paradigm Based on Human Happiness and Well Being by Carolyn Mandelker, Executive Director of Shambhala More than 600 government leaders, economists and delegates from organizations around the world, including Shambhala*, attended a United Nations conference on Monday, April 2nd, aimed at developing a ... continuePosted April 12, 2012 by
Living Room Dharma: Deepening the guide experience
Every Thursday night at the Nelson Shambhala Center is an opportunity to deepen your understanding and experience of the written Dharma. Join us in our center’s cozy living room with your friends from the community from 7pm – 9pm.It’s a free ongoing program and everybody is ... continuePosted April 10, 2012 by
Friday 13 April 2012: Movie Night
Once again, we are presenting a movie at the Shambhala Center. This month’s selection is Brilliant Moon, Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, narrated by Richard Gere and Lou Reed. Khyentse Rinpoche was one of the great Buddhist masters of the 20th century: a guru’s guru. He was ... continuePosted April 10, 2012 by
Running with the Mind of Meditation Now Available in Bookstores – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong’s new book, Running with the Mind of Meditation, is now available in bookstores throughout the world. Though you can order it from the website, we recommend you also support your favorite local bookseller by visiting them and requesting the book this week. Many centers are doing ... continuePosted April 10, 2012 by
Nova Scotia: Our Strengths, Our Future Public Forum – HIGHLIGHT
report by Jan Morrison and Marty Janowitz Spring is fickle in Nova Scotia, so when more than 150 people gather indoors on a warm and sunny Saturday, you know something special is happening. March 31st was just such a day in Halifax as the Shambhala community hosted ... continuePosted April 9, 2012 by