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Shambhala Releases Free Meditation App on iTunes
Shambhala’s first meditation app is available now on the iTunes store. The Shambhala Meditation App is designed to provide a clear way for people to learn more about the Shambhala community, encourage meditation, and to find local centers. Update: click here to download the app! To see ... continuePosted March 18, 2014 by
Shambhala Meditation App: Now Live! – HIGHLIGHT
Look for the new Shambhala Meditation App on an iTunes near you… article by Gordon Shotwell Shambhala just released its first meditation app, which is available now on the iTunes store. I’ve been involved in this project since its inception and so thought it would be helpful to ... continuePosted March 18, 2014 by
The Charm of Etegami – HIGHLIGHT
Celebrating the Arts Etegami: traditional Japanese art form involving postcards by Judy Bond, Pittsburgh Shambhala I was googling a recipe for pickled cherry blossoms for sushi and came across the blog of Debbie…..who runs the Etegami Fun Club on Facebook. Even though I am conversant with ikebana, haiku and ... continuePosted March 17, 2014 by
The Births of Ziji – HIGHLIGHT
Ziji Gustav KeelThe Shambhala Times is delighted to welcome three new babies: Los Angeles: Mat and Shara Keel are boundlessly grateful for the arrival of their son Ziji Gustav Keel, born in Los Angeles, January 27th, 2014. “Thank you, friends and family, for your kindness and your generosity ... continuePosted March 16, 2014 by
The Path of Flowers – HIGHLIGHT
Marcia Shibata doing a demonstrationThis March, Shambhala Times will be celebrating Shambhala and the Arts in honor of Shambhala Art Day, which is coming up on March 21st. In the coming month, we will be focusing on the various forms of art, artistic expression, and Shambhala ... continuePosted March 15, 2014 by
Limiting the Barriers – HIGHLIGHT
Miksang Image by Julie DuBoseA Report in Three Parts From the Accessibility and Disability Working Group article compiled by Stefan Carmien, Chair of Accessibility and Disability Working Group When we think about issues of diversity and accessibility in the context of Shambhala Buddhism, we should ask, “What are ... continuePosted March 14, 2014 by
One Garden at a Time – HIGHLIGHT
Creating Enlightened Society One Garden at a Time COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom by Lisa Harris, Column Editor “With the great problems now facing human society, it seems increasingly important to find simple and non-sectarian ways to work with ourselves and to share our understanding with others.” ~ Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche There ... continuePosted March 10, 2014 by
Lungta: Finalists in the Windhorse Poetry Competition – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Times Poetry Space Editorial Board is pleased to present the Nine Finalists in the first ever Shambhala Day Poetry Contest From Philadelphia to Alaska, from Texas to Nova Scotia. From the Netherlands and South Africa. From Germany and Spain. Nearly eighty entries in the Sakyong’s inaugural Shambhala ... continuePosted March 8, 2014 by
Ringing in the Year of the Wood Horse – HIGHLIGHT
the assembly practices the Shambhala Sadhana,Video of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s Shambhala Day Address on March 2, 2014 from Boulder, Colorado, USA. Produced by Centre East Media with Shambhala Online. Viewing the program were: – 500 people at the Boulder Shambhala Center – an estimated 3,400 viewers online – in 18 ... continuePosted March 7, 2014 by
Sign of Genuine Warriorship – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong Wangmo, Dechen Choying Sangmo,Transcript of the Shambhala Day Address 2014 from The Sakyong Wangmo, Dechen Choyong Sangmo The Sakyong Wangmo: Cheerful Shambhala Day, everyone, and Happy Losar. Tashi Delek. I am delighted to be here with the Sakyong and our two daughters, Lady Konchok, and members ... continuePosted March 7, 2014 by
Life is Worth Living – HIGHLIGHT
Transcript of the Sakyong’s Shambhala Day Address 2014 Sakyong Jampal Trinley Dradul, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche THE SAKYONG: I would like to begin this new year with a bow, an international bow from here in Dorje Dzong. We can extend our heart out and meet all those of you ... continuePosted March 6, 2014 by
The Kalapa Court Celebrates Shambhala Day – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong with Jetsun Drukmo and Jetsun Yudra at the Kalapa Court,reported by Shelly Webb, Membership & Volunteer Coordinator, Boulder Shambhala Center photos by Pablo Coddou Though it was a cold evening in Boulder, when the door opened to the Kalapa Court, warmth poured out and shouts of ... continuePosted March 5, 2014 by
Jane Arthur appointed Director of Residential and Retreat Centres
The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, has appointed Ms Jane Arthur to the position of Director of Residential and Retreat Centres. This is a new position on the Kalapa Executive, which the Sakyong has created to strengthen the links between the centre of the mandala and all ... continuePosted March 5, 2014 by
Standing-Room Only in Boulder – HIGHLIGHT
Reporting from Boulder, Colorado by Laura Holtman for The Shambhala Times photos by Marv Ross and Pablo Coddou Shambhala Day in Boulder was one for the record books. It was a very significant day for the Shambhala community, as one participant shared, “It really felt like a new era.” ... continuePosted March 5, 2014 by
Shambhala Day 2014: Videos – HIGHLIGHT
photo credit: Thomas Rousing via photopin ccThe Shambhala Times is delighted to deliver the following videos and excerpts from the videos shared on Shambhala Day. continuePosted March 4, 2014 by