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The Blueberry Man – HIGHLIGHT
Are Sales Basically Good? article by Joe Snowdon, Boston, MA In the modern world of B2C and B2B commerce it doesn’t seem like anyone today would look at a salesperson’s role in society as being sacred. It doesn’t take much effort to find a social media post with scathing ... continuePosted February 28, 2015 by
Steadfast Clear Seeing – HIGHLIGHT
Dharma Teaching by Ani Pema Chodron originally published in Shambhala Sun As we meditate, we are nurturing five qualities that begin to come forth over the months and years that we practice. You might find it helpful to reconnect with these qualities whenever you ask yourself, “Why am I ... continuePosted February 28, 2015 by
New York Celebrates Shambhala Day in Style – HIGHLIGHT
Another Shambhala Day Around the Mandala feature celebrating the Year of the Wood Sheep in the community! Celestina Leon, Jessica Rothschuh, Christian Florez by Shambhala New York staff Photographs by Andrea Reese On Saturday, February 21, 2015 the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York City hosted a Shambhala Ball gala ... continuePosted February 27, 2015 by Dan
How Do the Momos Taste? – HIGHLIGHT
From left to right: Vajra Regent Osel Tendzin, Carolyn Gimian and “Chef” Chuck Lief COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Interview with Chuck Lief, President of Naropa University by Judy Sachs-Sullivan, Kitchen Wisdom Column co-host I had originally set out to interview Judy Lief after reading her comments to a past article I ... continuePosted February 26, 2015 by
An Audacious Aging Salon – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society by David Whitehorn Audacious: intrepidly daring; adventurous. Aging: the process of growing old. Salon: a gathering to entertain and inform through conversation. Five years ago, twelve friends, all in their 60s, began meeting to share the experience of growing older. We have come to ... continuePosted February 25, 2015 by Dan
Introducing Odessa Rose – HIGHLIGHT
Scott Robbins and Sarah Lipton are thoroughly delighted to introduce their beautiful baby girl to the Shambhala world. Odessa Rose Lipton Robbins was born on February 5th, 2015 after a beautiful labor and birth at home. She is a big girl, weighing in at 9 lbs, 9 oz and ... continuePosted February 25, 2015 by Dan
Discurso del día de Shambhala en el año de la oveja de madera
Discurso del día de Shambhala en el año de la oveja de madera (19 febrero 2015) EL KONGMA SÁKYONG: Muy buenos días a todos y buenos días y buenas tardes a todos los que se han unido a la retransmisión. [A la asamblea:] Pueden decir “Buenos días”. ... continuePosted February 24, 2015 by Dan
Wangmo Makes Its Online Debut – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong Wangmo is delighted to introduce Wangmo—a new online retail business—and announce the debut of its website, Wangmodesigns.com. “My vision for Wangmo is to give women a chance to express their radiance, display their confidence, and enjoy the magic of being a woman,” she says. Wangmo features ... continuePosted February 24, 2015 by Dan
The Shape of Awake
A report on Hope Martin’s recent teaching at Gampo Abbey. Hope is leading a Shape of Awake weekthun in Atlanta March 22 – 28th. Hope Martin with Ani Pema Chödrön During this year’s Yarne retreat, Hope Martin, a Master Teacher of the Alexander Technique, was invited by Ani Pema Chödrön to ... continuePosted February 23, 2015 by Dan
Shambhala Day Address: Year of the Wood Sheep – HIGHLIGHT
Transcript of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s Shambhala Day address 19 February, 2015 Year of the Wood Sheep Halifax, Nova Scotia Click here to view the video recording of the address Click here to see the annual roll call video Click here for the Spanish translation off the address THE KONGMA SAKYONG: A very good morning everybody, ... continuePosted February 23, 2015 by Dan
Shambhala Day Sun – HIGHLIGHT
A report on the Shambhala Day celebrations in Halifax by Patricia Blaine Earlier this week, as we Haligonians huddled around our soup, watching our iced-over windows for the movement of sunlight, questions about the upcoming Shambhala Day whirled in our heads like snow flurries. We pondered such things ... continuePosted February 22, 2015 by Dan
Second Annual Shambhala Day Poetry Contest Winner – HIGHLIGHT
We are delighted to share the winning poem from this year’s Shambhala Day Poetry Contest. This year’s theme was “Lineage” in honor of 2015 being the 20th anniversary of the Sakyong’s enthronement. continuePosted February 21, 2015 by Dan
20th Anniversary of the Sakyong’s Enthronement – HIGHLIGHT
This May marks the twentieth anniversary of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche enthronement as Sakyong. The Shambhala Times will be marking the occasion by featuring several archived articles published in local newspapers that covered the events. Our first featured article is from The Chronicle Herald on May 15, 1995. continuePosted February 20, 2015 by Dan
Year of the Wood Sheep – HIGHLIGHT
Two astrologers in the community, Shastri Matthew Lyon and Erik Blagsvedt, share their perspective on the new year. Shastri Matthew Lyon: Visualize a verdant pasture where the green fertile grasses flow toward the horizon in pastoral splendor. A flock of sheep, peaceful and unhurried, grazes, comforted by the ... continuePosted February 19, 2015 by Dan
Farewell, Wood Horse – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Times Updates from the Inside Out Editor’s Column by Sarah Lipton Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief It’s been a woody, wild, productive year. A big, powerful, busy year full of fresh energy. You’ll see more about that in the Shambhala Day Year in Review video on Monday on the Shambhala Times. ... continuePosted February 18, 2015 by Sarah