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Shambhala is on the Move! – HIGHLIGHT
A summary of recent moves and renovations occurring across the Shambhala mandala. Did we miss your Center? Let us know! Ottawa Shambhala’s “Recentering” Phase one of our “Recentering Project” is complete: the lease is signed for our new Shambhala Center at 119 Ross Avenue. Now, in phase two, ... continuePosted March 31, 2014 by
Funding Elders – HIGHLIGHT
Early morning on the arm Oct 2012,COLUMN: Aging in Englightened Society article and photos by David Whitehorn An ongoing concern of the Shambhala Working Group on Aging has been for Shambhalians who find themselves entering old age with very limited financial resources. The following reflections are intended to ... continuePosted March 30, 2014 by
Sakyong Teaching in Boston, Bay Area, and Live Online
The Year of the Wood Horse is off to a galloping start. Here are two unique opportunities to see Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche speak – in person or via live webcast — and bring people together to celebrate basic goodness. On April 12, the anniversary of the ... continuePosted March 29, 2014 by
Join the Sakyong for Live Interview Online
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, head of the Shambhala lineage, will be joining sangha member Waylon Lewis next week on his popular online talk show, Walk the Talk. Tune in and watch live Wednesday, April 2nd at 1:30pm Mountain Standard Time: www.elephantjournal.com The Sakyong believes revealing humanity’s natural worthiness and ... continuePosted March 29, 2014 by
Nothing Happens and We Notice It – HIGHLIGHT
Contemplative Photography in Hawaii by Charles Blackhall Traveling from the middle of a Canadian winter to the sun-drenched shores of Hawaii is a welcome feast for the senses. Bright blue skies, fragrant tropical flowers, azure waters lap the shore. Our bare feet love sink into the warm sand. ... continuePosted March 29, 2014 by
Moving Forward…in Boston – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham at Mile 19 of the Boston Marathon, 2005,Boston Strong in Everyday Life with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche article by Emma Cataford, Shambhala Times Reporter Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has had a strong connection to Boston through the years, most notably running the 109th Boston Marathon in 2005. When ... continuePosted March 28, 2014 by
The 80th Birthday of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, photographer unknown article by Walker Blaine As Shambhala’s representative to the 80th birthday of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, I am delighted to offer a short account of this wonderful event. This occasion occurred during Tibetan New Year, or Losar, in ... continuePosted March 27, 2014 by
Mindfulness and Compassionate Leadership – HIGHLIGHT
Can Mindfulness Breed a New Generation of Compassionate Leaders? by Lodro Rinzler Recently there has been some good discussion in the media about how the term “mindfulness” is being co-opted, distanced from traditional Buddhist teachings that include compassion practices and more esoteric teachings such as those on emptiness. ... continuePosted March 26, 2014 by
Unfolding of Shambhala Vision – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham at the Chicago Center Opening, photo by BHH StudiosThe Sakyong Hails New Chicago Center as Unfolding of Shambhala Vision report by Deborah L. McBride photos by Breton Hoagland The Sakyong and Spring were in Chicago – albeit briefly – on Friday, March 21st for the opening of ... continuePosted March 25, 2014 by
Pivotal Players in Uplifting Society
Shambhala Chicago: West Loop Center Opening Celebration March 21, 2014 article and photos by Shastri Charlene Leung, Chairperson of the Diversity Working Group For many years the Sakyong has talked about basic goodness and enlightened society. In recent years he’s shared his vision that Shambhala Centers become community ... continuePosted March 25, 2014 by
Shining Fragments of Play – HIGHLIGHT
Shoes with candy, by Angela LloydCelebrating the Arts Upon Attending a Shambhala Art Intensive article by Allison Conant photos by Angela Lloyd I remember the weekend in shining fragments: pink and white Good and Plenty’s in Anne’s vintage red kitten-heel shoe, a sprinkling of bright green herbs on the floor, ... continuePosted March 21, 2014 by
Chaos, Bewilderment and Being Pissed-off While Viewing Art – HIGHLIGHT
Steve Saitzyk Leading Contemplative Viewing Shambhala Art Field Trip to LACMA Today is Shambhala Art Day, which has been designated by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to occur on the spring equinox. It is a day when the entire Shambhala community and friends are invited to celebrate art forms ... continuePosted March 20, 2014 by
Karuna Training Comes to North America
What is compassion? One Sanskrit word is karuna, which is used to point to any action that lessens the suffering of others. It is a fitting name for a program based in contemplative psychology teachings, where the emphasis is on active empathy, and a willingness to ... continuePosted March 19, 2014 by
What Binds Us as a Community? – HIGHLIGHT
Sangyum Wendy Friedman presenting at the conference,Report from the Shambhala Culture and Decorum Conference with Sakyong Wangmo and Sangyum Wendy Friedman by Shelly Webb photos by Benny Fong audio courtesy of the Kalapa Court Chris Stockinger of the Fort Collins Center bowed twice to the ancient microwave in the kitchen ... continuePosted March 19, 2014 by
Cheerful Birthday, Jetsun Yudra! – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong Wangmo and Jetsun Yudra on her first birthday,The Kalapa Court Joyfully Celebrates Jetsun Yudra’s 1st Birthday article by Amanda Betzen photos by Pablo Coddou On March 14th, the Kalapa Court was bursting with community celebration, profound practice and playfulness as the Sakyong, Sakyong Wangmo, Jetsun Drukmo, family ... continuePosted March 18, 2014 by