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Shambhala Music-Making: Second Movement – HIGHLIGHT
A Story in 2 Movements by Madeline Bruser David’s Story Sometimes a musician is ready for a major breakthrough. David came to my weeklong summer program at Karme Choling hoping to rediscover the joy he used to feel in playing the viola. Twenty years ... continuePosted February 28, 2013 by
Charnel Ground of “No” – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life Recently over breakfast, the Shambhala Times had the opportunity to interview David Fraioli, Shambhalian and actor living in Los Angeles. David co-starred in Episode 8 of this season’s popular TV show, Dexter. We asked him about that experience, and his experience of what ... continuePosted February 27, 2013 by
The Supreme Thought – HIGHLIGHT
photo by BHH StudiosBodhichitta and the Enlightened Society Vow The Sakyong and Shambhala Media are proud to announce the publication of The Supreme Thought: Bodhichitta and the Enlightened Society Vow. Originally written as the second part of The Enlightened Society Treatise, this book shows us how our ... continuePosted February 26, 2013 by
Maine Children’s Day
A cheerful Children’s Day celebration was had by many in Brunswick, Maine. photos by Julia Huttel #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ continuePosted February 25, 2013 by
Relating with Grief as We Age – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society by Acharya Emily Bower Member of the Working Group on Aging for Shambhala Grief is never simple, never clean or clear-cut. It defies description, it has many effects on our lives, it has many symptoms. To name a few of these: depression, suppressed immune ... continuePosted February 25, 2013 by
Shambhala Music-Making: Joining Two Lineages – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life In which we visit with Shambhala practitioners from all walks of life to hear stories about their life, livelihood and how their meditation practice permeates their everyday experience. In this story, presented in two movements, as it were, we find out about the path ... continuePosted February 24, 2013 by
Limitless Possibilities – HIGHLIGHT
Kitchen Wisdom by Lisa Harris Part One: Groundless… I am experiencing some personal resistance back here at home, while helping with food shopping and cooking dinners for my family. Each one of us has a unique set of health related food requirements that restrict the ingredients I can use ... continuePosted February 23, 2013 by
Fresh Posture – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life In which we visit with Shambhala practitioners from all walks of life to hear stories about their life, livelihood and how their meditation practice permeates their everyday experience. Recently over the phone, the Shambhala Times had the opportunity to interview Brandon Jellison, Shambhalian, Massage ... continuePosted February 22, 2013 by
Dignity – A Concert – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala School offers a “Dignity Concert” Founded in 1993, the Shambhala School in Halifax, Nova Scotia offers an enriched curriculum in Grades Pre-Primary through 12. The school was founded by parents and teachers to provide a high quality education mixed with the experience of genuine delight ... continuePosted February 21, 2013 by
The Shambhala Principle
The Shambhala Principle will be published May 7th “Creating Enlightened Society” events planned for Chicago, San Francisco, London and New York The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanity’s Hidden Treasure, by Sakyong Mipham, will be published on May 7, 2013. Linked to the publication of The Shambhala Principle, will be ... continuePosted February 21, 2013 by
A Shambhala Day Ball
The Northern California Shambhala regional leadership invited everyone to attend this year’s Shambhala Ball at Sharchen Dzong, in San Francisco. Story and photos follow. Submitted by Kathryn Rile We had a rich day of celebration! This uplifted affair was held for the whole region and included a ceremony ... continuePosted February 20, 2013 by
It’s Time for Spiritual People to Become Active
A Shambhala Year in Review “It is time for spiritual people to become active, and for active people to become spiritual,” says the Bishop of the Dioscese of California, Marc Andrus, in the opening words of this year’s Shambhala Day Film. He welcomes the Sakyong to San ... continuePosted February 20, 2013 by
Beyond a Broken Window – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life In which we visit with Shambhala practitioners from all walks of life to hear stories about their life, livelihood and how their meditation practice permeates their everyday experience. The Shambhala Times was delighted to interview Deborah Bright recently through skype. Deborah is both a ... continuePosted February 20, 2013 by
Second Annual Leadership Tea at the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT
photos by Terry Rudderham On Tuesday, February 12th, the Sakyong hosted the Second Annual Tea for Leaders at the Kalapa Court in Halifax. This event is particularly designed for new leaders or people taking on new leadership roles to make a pilgrimage to the Sakyong and Sakyong ... continuePosted February 19, 2013 by
Shambhala Day Party in St. Johnsbury
photos by Michael Taney Celebrating Shambhala Day with a live band, the St. Johnsbury Shambhala Center in northern Vermont had a rousing party this past weekend. Attended by local sangha, and a group of staff from nearby Karme Choling, the assembly enjoyed the tunes of a local ... continuePosted February 18, 2013 by