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No Choice – HIGHLIGHT
A Special Rigden Weekend is Offered at Snake River Shambhala Meditation Group, Snake River Correctional Institution, Oregon by Trime Persinger The Snake River Shambhala Meditation Group is different from any other — it operates entirely inside a prison. In May 2014, Acharya Fleet Maull led a Rigden: Unconditional ... continuePosted September 29, 2014 by
Autumn Weddings – HIGHLIGHT
Ian Powell and Suzanne LandissThe Shambhala Times is delighted to announce the marriage of two new couples! Austin, Texas Rusung Ian Carlyle Powell and Shambhalian Suzanne Michelle Landiss were joyously joined in matrimony on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 3, at the Austin Shambhala Meditation Center. Shastri Iris ... continuePosted September 27, 2014 by
Surprised to be Aging – HIGHLIGHT
…and Appreciating Meditation COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society article and photos by John David Smith Ann Cason, who has has been bringing people together to talk about aging for many years, invited people for a potluck and discussion hosted by Dr Jenny Sasser in Ann’s backyard on August 30. ... continuePosted September 26, 2014 by
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche: Live from Amsterdam
From the Bright Now Festival in Amsterdam, the Sakyong will deliver a keynote address on “The Strength of Basic Goodness.” This program can be seen live on Shambhala Online on Friday, September 26, at 3pm Atlantic. The recording will be available through the weekend for replay. ... continuePosted September 25, 2014 by David_Brown
View and Intention for Our Lives – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche teaches a Shambhala Training Level I in Berlin, Germany article and photos by Katja Aßmann An international group – about 150 people from Germany, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Norway, England, Croatia, United States and Switzerland registered for this weekend with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in ... continuePosted September 25, 2014 by
Education, “Bildung” and Mindfulness – HIGHLIGHT
On Education and Human Nature by Charles Fadel and Dr. Han F de Wit (Shambhala Acharya) On October 22-24, 2014, leaders in education, government, business and philanthropy are gathering in Geneva, Switzerland to develop a shared vision for education that strengthens character and improves the chances for success ... continuePosted September 24, 2014 by
Kanjuro Shibata XX Commemoration at SMC
The one year anniversary of the passing of Kanjuro Shibata XX, Sendai will be commemorated at Shambhala Mountain Center on the morning of October 27, 2014. All members of the Shambhala community are warmly invited to attend. A headstone and Sendai’s remains will be placed on ... continuePosted September 23, 2014 by David_Brown
Rooted Family Community – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Youth and Family Family Camp at Shambhala Mountain Center article by Rachel Seely, Community Care Liaison, Shambhala Mountain Center photos by Samira Caamano, Lightfolly Family Camp at Shambhala Mountain Center (SMC) is a special time to appreciate and value ourselves, our children, our families and friendships, and our culture. ... continuePosted September 23, 2014 by
Harvesting Peace – HIGHLIGHT
Veggies courtesy of Burlington ShambhalaCheerful Harvest of Peace from all of us at the Shambhala Times! The Harvest of Peace Nyida Day is our opportunity to focus on community, and to mark the changing of seasons as a sangha. “Nyi” comes from “Nyima” meaning sun, and “da” ... continuePosted September 22, 2014 by
Basically Good Everywhere – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche teaches in Berlin article and photos by Katja Aßmann Preparations for this special night in Berlin were running hot: Setting up furniture, decorum, registration, book sales, and of course flower arrangements, which were done beautifully by the Kado Europe Team. A lot of volunteer helpers, ... continuePosted September 21, 2014 by
Taking a Shot at Meditation – HIGHLIGHT
Report from the Prison Mindfulness Institute article by Kate Crisp In a distant place, far, far away from the elegant world of Shambhala Centers, almond milk latte’s at Whole Foods, and lightning bugs by campfires, is the land of juvenile detention. Incomprehensible to most citizens, unless of course ... continuePosted September 20, 2014 by
Sakyong Mipham in Berlin, Germany – HIGHLIGHT
article and photos by Katja Aßmann The Berlin sangha is happy to be welcoming Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for the first time in Berlin, the capital of Germany. He arrived about 10 days ago and spent some time with his family and sightseeing after an intense summer when ... continuePosted September 19, 2014 by
Strength of a Gentle Society – HIGHLIGHT
Introducing: Bright Now Festival, Amsterdam article by Meino Zeillemaker photos by Debbie Evers The Bright Now Festival, occurring September 26 – 28 will focus on connecting participants with each other, with an open heart and exploring together what it takes to make a good human society. Moving the world ... continuePosted September 19, 2014 by
Sakyong Mipham visits Szczecin, Poland – HIGHLIGHT
(c) Sean Raggett 2014A truly historic occasion: The first visit of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to Poland hosted by the Szczecin Shambhala Sangha article by Seweryn Julien photos by Sean Raggett video by Centre Productions “It is going to happen!” Right from the magical moment the word was out (about the looming ... continuePosted September 18, 2014 by
A Picture of the Sky
Celebrating a collaboration between Naropa University and the University of Colorado on a Buddhist Studies Lecture Series in honor of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche …a course at the University of Colorado – Winter, 1971 (see part 1 here) Part 2 by John J. Baker …But there is another subtler way to ... continuePosted September 17, 2014 by