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Summer’s Fruit – HIGHLIGHT
Celebrating Three Weddings and A Baby Shambhala Times is delighted to share these delicious tidbits with you, gathered from this summer of love and delight. Join us in welcoming these new babies and these new happy couples! Did we miss your news? Send it to us! See below ... continuePosted August 31, 2013 by
Casting Spells: the Magic of Letters – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Dharma Teachings by Russell Rodgers, Nelson, B.C. Consider for a moment the letters on this page. On one level, letters have been familiar since we were four years old. You might feel impatient: “no big deal, let’s move on. I know all about letters.” However, as a meditator, ... continuePosted August 30, 2013 by
Breath’s Sibling – HIGHLIGHT
On Contemplative Being by Ginger Teppner, Naropa University Contemplative writing (breath’s sibling) creates a portal that connects interior to exterior. The term contemplation inhabits this space of attention. It requires focus and deliberate release. The release of the known. It is not enough to explore the interiority of ... continuePosted August 28, 2013 by
Eighty-one Shambhala Shastris Renew Oaths
The Office of the Kalapa Court is pleased to announce that eighty-one Shastris of Shambhala have renewed their oaths for three more years of service throughout the international mandala. During the summer of 2013, Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown, Dean of the Shambhala Teachers’ Academy conducted, with ... continuePosted August 27, 2013 by David_Brown
Celebrating Princess Jetsun Drukmo’s 3rd Birthday – HIGHLIGHT
Princess Jetsun DrukmoThe Shambhala Times is delighted to invite you to celebrate the 3rd birthday of Princess Jetsun Drukmo! On a beautiful summer afternoon at the Kalapa Court in Halifax, family and friends recently gathered to celebrate the 3rd birthday of Princess Jetsun Drukmo. Children played, ... continuePosted August 26, 2013 by
broken leaf – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Dharma Teachings by Acharya Noel McLellan Walking from here to there on any given day we might encounter, among other things, a broken leaf on the sidewalk. Most likely, we will not see it. Our eyes see it, but our minds are elsewhere, preoccupied with things that ... continuePosted August 24, 2013 by
Living a Beautiful Life in Retirement – HIGHLIGHT
Douglas Fir Mushrooms, botanical watercolor by Jane FergusonCOLUMN: Living Shambhala Culture This is the third in a series of articles brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. We hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala and ... continuePosted August 23, 2013 by
Caretaker of a Treasure – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life Sangha Member Profile Interview with Michael Leszczynski, Karme Choling by Aaron Delong, Shambhala Times Regional Correspondent “When they started they were just using a basic cassette recorder and what had to have been the cheapest tapes they could buy. Talks were labeled things like ‘Morning Talk’ ... continuePosted August 21, 2013 by
Receiving the Goodness of our Elders – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society View Versus Agenda by Ann Cason “Kindness cuts through isolation, fear, and aggression. All of us can remember moments of kindness that changed our day, at least – and maybe our lives. When we relegate kindness to mere social courtesy, we are handicapping our ... continuePosted August 19, 2013 by
Breaking New Ground – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Youth and Families by Laura Burnham, Los Angeles The third Sunday of every month is Family Sunday at SMCLA (Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles). We have several family-oriented groups that meet simultaneously. One of these is designed for children between the ages of 3-12 to explore ... continuePosted August 17, 2013 by
Targeting a Change of Heart – HIGHLIGHT
A leadership coach and consultant explores how confidence in Basic Goodness influences his work. by Diederik Prakke, Senior Trainer-Coach, Hanoi, Vietnam edited by Jayne Sutton, Shambhala Times Volunteer Editor Phanlany was a happy girl, her grandfather’s sweetheart. He taught her to play the flute, and she touched hearts when ... continuePosted August 16, 2013 by
Sakyong Appoints Martin Janowitz Acharya
The Office of the Kalapa Court is delighted to announce that the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, has appointed Sir Martin Janowitz, Warrior of the Order of the Garuda of Shambhala, to the position of Shambhala Acharya at a Scorpion Seal Retreat at Dorje Denma Ling this ... continuePosted August 14, 2013 by David_Brown
Spirit of Chardhi Kala – HIGHLIGHT
Chardhi Kala, a key principle of the Sikh religion, describes a state of mind that does not allow negative emotions to overwhelm one’s outlook and actions. Instead, one cultivates a mind that is filled with joy and dignity. For Sikhs, this state of mind is a ... continuePosted August 14, 2013 by
Effortless Beauty – HIGHLIGHT
Acharya Dan Hessey Interviews Julie DuBose My name is Dan Hessey, and I’m here with Julie DuBose, author of Effortless Beauty: Photography as an Expression of Eye, Mind, and Heart. It must be exciting to publish this wonderful book. The photographs are really beautiful and the writing ... continuePosted August 12, 2013 by
365 Photos of a Day – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Snapshots of Basic Goodness by Firth MacMillan, Nova Scotia The Tao Te Ching asks, “Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and your water clears? Can you remain unmoving until the right action arises by itself?” It wasn’t the summer I’d planned. Our realtor ... continuePosted August 10, 2013 by