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Meditation… in Everyday Life? – HIGHLIGHT
by Dave McKeel, NYC I always hated horror movies as a kid. I remember running out of the room screaming whenever a commercial for the latest Nightmare On Elm Street sequel would come on the TV. Those commercials were not just a surprise; they were a betrayal – ... continuePosted September 30, 2012 by
The Accidental Kasung – HIGHLIGHT
My Journey from Iraq to Magyal Pomra Encampment by Paul M. Kendel Be a warrior without anger ~ Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche I awoke to the shock and reverberations of an explosion. It had been over a year since I had relived that night in Iraq ... continuePosted September 28, 2012 by
Positive Aging – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Shambhala by Jane Ward, London When the Olympic torch passed through London early in the morning, the seniors I teach welcomed it with a public performance of Tai Chi – and got the locals to join in. It was a startling reminder of “positive aging”! continuePosted September 27, 2012 by
Great Stupa Preservation
UPDATE: Great Stupa Preservation Fund Grows as Work Week Approaches The fire this summer, which came so close to SMC, was a wake-up call for the need to protect Shambhala Mountain Center as a whole, and its lineage treasures, many of them contained in the Great Stupa ... continuePosted September 25, 2012 by
Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo Expecting Second Child – HIGHLIGHT
photo courtesy of Mark Eoin O’DonoghueDuring this weekend’s celebration of Shambhala’s annual Harvest of Peace, the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, announced that he and the Sakyong Wangmo are expecting the birth of their second child. “I’m happy to say the Sakyong Wangmo is in good health and ... continuePosted September 24, 2012 by
Sit Here Now – HIGHLIGHT
by Anne-Marie Keppel, Montpelier, Vermont My ten-year-old daughter is trying to understand how her mind works. She is becoming curious of her frustrations and anxieties and becoming aware of how they sometimes take over and cause stress and unhappy feelings. Slowly and solidly, she is creating a ... continuePosted September 21, 2012 by
Ancestors, Investigated – HIGHLIGHT
Charlemagne Equestrian statue 9th century, from www.shafe.co.ukWho might be considered the Western Ancestral Sovereigns of Shambhala? by Greg Lubkin, Los Angeles Some of my friends in Nova Scotia have been talking about the idea of Western Ancestral Sovereigns and wondering why there hasn’t been more written about that ... continuePosted September 19, 2012 by
Meditation Intensive in Prison – HIGHLIGHT
by Skylar Rickabaugh and Ted Fremd, Snake River Correctional Institution Week long meditation intensive inside Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) took place this summer. Within an environment of fear and aggression, a small percentage of the inmates chose to experience a space of listening, contemplating, and meditating. ... continuePosted September 17, 2012 by
Parenting As Path – HIGHLIGHT
by Alice Buehler, Czech Republic The parenting side of Shambhala society seems to have its own particular understanding. It is deeply motivated by looking beyond just this one lifetime, but always painfully aware of the habitual patterns that get condensed into the smallest details of everyday life, ... continuePosted September 16, 2012 by
Children and Their Six Ways of Ruling – HIGHLIGHT
by Dita Kemp, Czech Republic A few days ago I returned from Family Camp in the Czech mountains where I led the children’s activities. Once again we have had the precious opportunity to experience what it means create Shambhala society. This year we were honored by a ... continuePosted September 15, 2012 by
On the Road in Shambhala Texas, part 2
by Paul M. Kendel My previous talks had been an opportunity for opening up and continuing the healing process since my return from Iraq. However, my visit to San Antonio would be fruitful not for myself, but for a friend. Raised as a “dharma brat”, Morgan was ... continuePosted September 13, 2012 by
On the Road in Shambhala Texas – HIGHLIGHT
by Paul M. Kendel Armed with my son Sean, who quickly adopted the role of roadie/tour manager and promoter, we set off from Jacksonville, Florida, for our ten day odyssey through Texas. We spent the first night in New Orleans, but Bourbon Street, bars, and the numerous ... continuePosted September 13, 2012 by
First Mahamudra Retreat in Ontario – HIGHLIGHT
article by Helmfried Muller The swirling white smoke of a lhasang marked the beginning of a 7-day Mahamudra retreat for a group of tantrikas from the Toronto Shambhala Center. The location chosen was the Juniper Hill Retreat Center, located some 2 hours northeast of Toronto. The retreat was ... continuePosted September 12, 2012 by
Vegetable Garden at the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT
article by Marguerite Sands, Kalapa Court Vegetable Gardener This year a vegetable and herb garden has been added to the landscape at the Kalapa Court in Halifax. Situated near the kitchen and service entrance, the site is separate from but connected to the overall landscaping. Under former ... continuePosted September 10, 2012 by