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A Hall of Mirrors – HIGHLIGHT
Exploring Life at Gampo Abbey article and photos by Emma Cataford, Shambhala Times Regional Correspondant with assistance from Loden Nyima, Head of Education at Gampo Abbey Part One One of the most common misconceptions about living at a monastery is that it’s an attempt to evade our lives and the ... continuePosted January 10, 2015 by
On Turning 70 – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life A Three-Yana Journey by Shastri Christine Sloan I cannot be sure just when it began, this journey to 70, but it received a boost from my doctor when he called me in to say my bone scan looked suspicious. Seventy was only a few months ... continuePosted January 9, 2015 by
Concerning the Tragic Events in Paris
Message from the Sakyong concerning the tragic events in Paris: I have been tracking the attacks in Paris closely since they were announced and want to offer my sincere condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy. It was heartbreaking to hear the news about the shootings. ... continuePosted January 9, 2015 by
Sakyong on Family and Community – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong gives his blessings to Melanie Klein, who will be assuming the role of center director in Boulder when the current director, Ulrike Halpern, steps down on Shambhala Day.The Sakyong Discusses Family, Community at the Boulder Shambhala Center article by Sarah Sutherland On the first Sunday of ... continuePosted January 8, 2015 by
We Can’t Breathe – HIGHLIGHT
Photo credit: Dan Honda for San Jose Mercury Newsby Amani Loutfy Originally published in the Berkeley Shambhala Center Blog On the cushion I sit with my breath, to learn the nature of mind, and to connect myself to all other sentient beings. May we all be free from ... continuePosted January 7, 2015 by
Boston Shambhala Center Seeks Director
The Boston Shambhala Center is inviting applications for the position of Executive Director. A dedicated Shambhalian with a deep connection to the Sakyong and the skills and ability to lead one of our largest, growing, vibrant city centers is sought. If you might be ... continuePosted January 5, 2015 by
Becoming One With Dharma – HIGHLIGHT
Dharma Teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche We often bring the dharma into our life only when things come to a painful point — when we are facing a crossroads or experiencing confusion. Then we go into our library, dust off a book and crack it open. We try ... continuePosted January 5, 2015 by
A Buddhist Call to Action – HIGHLIGHT
Offering Meditation In The City – the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York’s very own podcast. In this episode, angel Kyodo williams, activist and Zen Sensei, leads an engaging dialogue on race, Buddhism and social change with the New York City Buddhist community. This is part one ... continuePosted January 4, 2015 by
Exploring Receptivity – HIGHLIGHT
On Contemplative Practice, Receptivity, and Spiritual Activism COLUMN: Radical Compassion Interview with Adam Bucko conducted by Cameron Wenaus of retreat.guru and Sarah Lipton, Editor-in-Chief of the Shambhala Times transcribed by Emma Sartwell, edited by Christopher Schuman It can be difficult to find a place of receptivity in prayer and meditation. But ... continuePosted January 2, 2015 by