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Lots of Invitation – HIGHLIGHT
An Interview with Jane Arthur Ms. Jane Arthur was just appointed by the Sakyong as the Kalapa Envoy for Leadership Training and Mentorship. She will hold a seat on the Kalapa Council and will work with the Sakyong and Mr. Richard Reoch to develop and implement a ... continuePosted February 17, 2015 by Dan
Looking at the Mind of Winter – HIGHLIGHT
by Caroline DeMaio As the weather forecast for northeastern Vermont predicted temperatures near zero degrees, I continued to prepare for our two-day program at the St. Johnsbury Shambhala Center titled Extending Our Senses into the Winter: Rendezvous with the Unseen. Our leader, Bob Taylor, had given us ... continuePosted February 16, 2015 by Dan
Birth and Wedding Announcements – HIGHLIGHT
Lulu, Leonard and Cadence The Shamhala community warmly congratulates these families as they begin new chapters of their journeys! Birth of Cadence Legend Warren Lulu Strongheart and Leonard Marion Warren IV are delighted to announce the birth of their baby boy: Cadence Legend Warren, born January 31st, 2015 at ... continuePosted February 15, 2015 by Dan
I Do? – HIGHLIGHT
Love, Buddhism and Marriage Vows by Susan Piver originally published on the Huffington Post Last week, we celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. Twelve years. Long enough to have some sense of what we’ve gotten ourselves into. Not long enough to know what to do with it all. As we ... continuePosted February 14, 2015 by
Obstacles Arise – HIGHLIGHT
Dharma Teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche In meditation, we are on a journey from here to there — to whatever we are trying to accomplish, be it mindfulness, peace, or compassion. We are developing the ability to have fuller experience of our lives. But as we gain understanding ... continuePosted February 13, 2015 by
Please Don’t Start Meditating….. – HIGHLIGHT
….Unless You’re Willing to Change guest article by Lodro Rinzler originally published on Huffington Post A Buddhist teacher I respect a great deal once proclaimed a warning about meditation: Don’t do it unless you’re willing to change. If you’re one of the two gazillion people aiming to launch a ... continuePosted February 11, 2015 by
Local Prosperity: New Economics for Rural Canada – HIGHLIGHT
by Gregory Heming and Shastri Christine Sloan In The Shambhala Principle, the Sakyong writes: “Our world of desire and consumerism seems to drive itself along, as if propelled by some invisible force. As I meet leaders in my travels, I see that even at the very top, ... continuePosted February 10, 2015 by Dan
Richard Reoch Looks Ahead – HIGHLIGHT
outgoing president Richard Reoch in his “office” at the Tenno Room in HalifaxThe Sakyong has announced changes to the governing structure of Shambhala. This includes reintegrating the position of president back into the seat of the lineage holder. Shambhala Times asked outgoing president Richard Reoch, who ... continuePosted February 9, 2015 by
Accessible Dharma – HIGHLIGHT
A Report from the Accessibility and Disability Working Group article compiled by Stefan Carmien, Chair of Accessibility and Disability Working Group The Accessibility and Disability Working Group of the Office of Societal Health and Well-Being joyously announces its new websites in the Shambhala international network, with Spanish resources ... continuePosted February 8, 2015 by
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 two ... continuePosted February 7, 2015 by
Director of Practice & Education; Retirement of Jill Scott
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charlie Goetzl as the Director of Practice and Education, effective Shambhala Day. Mr. Goetzl will head the Office of Practice and Education, whose focus is overseeing and supporting the consistent and skillful application of the policies and ... continuePosted February 6, 2015 by David_Brown
First Annual Midwinter Haiku Contest Winners – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Poetry Space We’re absolutely delighted to announce the completion of our First Annual Midwinter Haiku contest. Frankly, this contest was a bit of an experiment – and one that we think has worked out rather well (if we do say so ourselves….) Originally scheduled to close on ... continuePosted February 6, 2015 by
Launching the Surmang Shedra – HIGHLIGHT
Surmang Shedra – view with ruins aboveThe Konchok Foundation is delighted to announce that the Surmang Shedra will launch this fall. Last October, the Pema Chodron Foundation offered a $150,000 matching grant to complete the Surmang Shedra–the monastic college at Surmang Monastery in eastern Tibet–and hold ... continuePosted February 4, 2015 by
Northern California Shambhala Seeks Director
Northern California Shambhala is inviting applications for the position of Director. This dynamic region includes Sharchen Dzong in San Francisco as well as seven other Shambhala Centers and three Groups. If you may be interested in this position, or know a suitable candidate, please read ... continuePosted February 2, 2015 by
The Necessity of Fierceness – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Radical Compassion Interview with Jerry Colonna, Chair of the Board at Naropa University conducted by Cameron Wenaus of retreat.guru and Sarah Lipton, Editor-in-Chief of the Shambhala Times transcribed by Emma Sartwell and edited by Christopher Schuman Fierceness is a necessary component for working with the self. When we ... continuePosted February 2, 2015 by