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A Center That Works – HIGHLIGHT
A concise description of the outer, inner and secret levels of Shambhala Center design by Russell Rodgers Recently, the Kootenay Shambhala Centre in Nelson, British Columbia, purchased a building. Because we had to acquire the services of a non-sangha architect for the renovations, it seemed like a good ... continuePosted October 7, 2017 by CGH
Werma Arrows – HIGHLIGHT
The Dawn of a New Generation by Jacquelyn Schneider and Dale Hinchey During the final days of Magyal Pomra Encampment in 2015, through auspicious coincidence, Jacquelyn Schneider and Dale Hinchey were discussing Kyudo, ya (arrows), and ritual implements. Jacquelyn inquired about the Werma Arrow she noticed on the ... continuePosted October 5, 2017 by CGH
An Arrow Lands in Nova Scotia – HIGHLIGHT
Joyful parents share a birth announcement, and also a birth poem by Walker Blaine Patricia and Walker Blaine are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Griffin Arrow Blaine, who was born in the morning on Tuesday, August 22nd 2017, the Year of the Fire Bird, in ... continuePosted October 3, 2017 by CGH
Look Up and Extend Out – HIGHLIGHT
Video of the Kongma Sakyong’s talk for Harvest of Peace 2017 Click here to watch the video, and please remember to share images and stories from your Harvest of Peace celebrations. These bring great delight and inspiration to our readers, especially to those who practice on their ... continuePosted October 1, 2017 by CGH
Beauty and Balance – HIGHLIGHT
A goldfish pond creates a haven for nature, and also builds friendship and community by David Zurick The frogs discovered my goldfish pond on the first day I filled it with water. The pond hadn’t yet settled into the garden. Its rubber liner showed like an embarrassing exposure, ... continuePosted September 29, 2017 by CGH
Contemplative Social Engagement – HIGHLIGHT
Exploring roles that the Shambhala community can play in transforming society through these challenging times by Kelsey Blackwell and David Kahane We live in a time of social, political and environmental turbulence: political division, natural disasters, economic polarization, climate change, refugee flows, hatred and intolerance toward foreigners, people of color, ... continuePosted September 27, 2017 by CGH
Harvest of Peace Address 2017 – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche SANGYUM WENDY FRIEDMAN: Hello, everyone. Cheerful Harvest of Peace to all of our Shambhala friends, warriors, and citizens gathered throughout the world today. Harvest of Peace is one of our four seasonal holidays in Shambhala, known as Nyida Days, when we mark the changing ... continuePosted September 25, 2017 by CGH
Harvest of Peace 2017 – HIGHLIGHT
From everyone here at the Shambhala Times, best wishes for a cheerful Harvest of Peace! Every year at the time of each solstice and equinox, Shambhalians around the world gather in community to mark the changing of the seasons. The Harvest of Peace Nyida Day is celebrated ... continuePosted September 23, 2017 by CGH
Great Clouds of Blessings 2 – HIGHLIGHT
A continuation of comments on A Supplication for Magnetizing the Phenomenal World by Russell Rodgers Vajrayogini Some of the deities that arise in the next section of the chant are familiar to senior practitioners. Vajravarahi is also known as Vajrayogini. Padmaraja is an aspect of Padmasambhava. Kurukulla is another ... continuePosted September 22, 2017 by CGH
La Mort de Tulku Sampten Ngedon
C’est avec un immense chagrin que nous annonçons la mort de Tulku Sampten Ngedon, connu également sous le nom de Tulku Oga, le frère cadet de Son Éminence Terton Namkha Drimed Rinpoché. Il est décédé paisiblement après une courte maladie, à Katmandou le jeudi 14 septembre, ... continuePosted September 20, 2017 by CGH
Tulku Sampten Ngedon Eltávozását
Mély megrendüléssel tudatjuk mindenkivel Tulku Sampten Ngedon eltávozását, akit sokan közülünk úgy ismertetek, hogy Tulku Oga, Őeminenciája Terton Namkha Drimed Rinpoche legfiatalabb testvére. Rövid betegség után békében távozott Katmanduban Őeminenciája spirituális vezetésével szeptember 14.-én, csütörtökön. Tulku Oga 1947-ben született a tibeti Kham-ban. Édesapja a kiváló mester ... continuePosted September 20, 2017 by CGH
El Fallecimiento del Tulku Sampten Ngedon
Con gran pena anunciamos el fallecimiento del tulku Sampten Ngedon, conocido por muchos como Tulku Oga, el hermano más joven de Su Eminencia el terton Namkha Drimed Rimpoché. Murió tranquilamente, tutelado espiritualmente por Su Eminencia tras una breve enfermedad, el jueves 14 de septiembre en Katmandú ... continuePosted September 20, 2017 by CGH
ll Trapasso di Tulku Sampten Ngedon
È con grande tristezza che annunciamo il trapasso di Tulku Sampten Ngedon, noto a molti come Tulku Oga, il fratello minore di Sua Eminenza Terton Namkha Drimed Rinpoche. È morto pacificamente a Katmandu giovedì 14 settembre, sotto la guida spirituale di Sua Eminenza, dopo breve malattia. ... continuePosted September 20, 2017 by CGH
Great Clouds of Blessings 1 – HIGHLIGHT
Comments on A Supplication for Magnetizing the Phenomenal World by Russell Rodgers Jamgön Mipham Gyatso This is a less well-known optional morning chant that anyone can do. It was written by the great Jamgön Mipham Gyatso 1879. It belongs to a class of practices that are appropriate when special ... continuePosted September 20, 2017 by CGH
Passing of Tulku Sampten Ngedon – HIGHLIGHT
by the Office of the Sakyong It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Tulku Sampten Ngedon, known to many as Tulku Oga, the youngest brother of His Eminence Terton Namkha Drimed Rinpoche. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14th, under the spiritual ... continuePosted September 17, 2017 by CGH