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Shambhala Trust in Boston – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Trust Provides Funds for Four Projects at Spring 2017 Meeting by Greg Lubkin On the weekend of April 29 – May 1, 2017, the Shambhala Trust held its semi-annual meeting at the Boston Shambhala Centre. For those not familiar with the Trust, it is a group of ... continuePosted July 22, 2017 by CGH
The Journey Home – HIGHLIGHT
An update on progress at Columbus KTC as they recover from last year’s fire at their center by Lama Kathy Wesley Rebuilding a Dharma Center, in some ways, is like creating a Chorten, or Stupa – one of those beautiful Buddhist monuments you see in photos of Tibet, ... continuePosted July 20, 2017 by CGH
Waiting. Acting. – HIGHLIGHT
Exploring the mysteries and life lessons of knowing when to act, and when to wait by Susan Firer I’m waiting for something to arise in my mind to propel this piece of writing forward…waiting. Maybe that’s it: “waiting!” How often we think that we don’t have the time ... continuePosted July 18, 2017 by CGH
Lexington on the Move
The Lexington Shambhala Center is moving to a new home by Craig Smith-Sargent and Mary Sehlinger The very exciting news here in Lexington is that we will be moving our center to a new location! We will be creating a beautiful uplifted space, and also increasing our financial stability. ... continuePosted July 16, 2017 by CGH
Heal the Beach – HIGHLIGHT
The new Shambhala group Social Action LA holds its first event, a beach cleanup day at Venice Beach by Chris Bomba and Jason Elias Finally, we scheduled our first Action In the World, and decided to volunteer at a Heal The Bay Beach Cleanup at Venice Beach here in ... continuePosted July 14, 2017 by CGH
Social Action LA – HIGHLIGHT
West Coast Shambhalians lay plans to bring their practice into the wider world of political action by Jason Elias After the last presidential election, a few of us in the Los Angeles Shambhala Community started to wonder what was the relevance of our practice within the political realm. If ... continuePosted July 12, 2017 by CGH
Seattle Bound – HIGHLIGHT
New Shastri brings a feminine perspective to Seattle by Andrea D’Asaro Our new Shastri, Trinley Busby, is relocating to Seattle from her home in Vancouver as our center’s first female Shastri. She brings a deep passion around opening Shambhala to greater diversity, including the power of the feminine. Her ... continuePosted July 10, 2017 by CGH
Manifesting Great Eastern Kindness – HIGHLIGHT
A chance encounter becomes an opportunity for compassion and generosity by Janet Pal It’s Saturday morning, June 10. I’m on my way to the Toronto Shambhala Centre. A man is walking towards me. Oh please let him walk past me. I’m in a hurry. I have a talk to ... continuePosted July 8, 2017 by
Becoming a Better Listener – HIGHLIGHT
A few good reasons to practice mindful listening in our everyday lives by Jackie Edwards Every day, people struggle to be heard and understood. Whether it’s in our home or at work, the desire to be heard is such that it has become common practice to speak forcefully, ... continuePosted July 6, 2017 by CGH
Shambhala Technology Update – HIGHLIGHT
a summary of recent work and goals from the Kalapa Information Technology Group by John Smith Having just prepared a follow-up summary report to the Kalapa IT Group’s report for the Sakyong in 2016, it seemed like a good idea to share some of this information with readers ... continuePosted July 4, 2017 by CGH
Marpa House Invitation – HIGHLIGHT
Living community for meditation practitioners invites applications from new members by Jessyca Goldstein “Marpa House is an extraordinary resource. Whether you are a long time practitioner or relatively new to contemplative discipline, Marpa House provides a unique, supportive group living situation in Boulder. Practice and daily life are skillfully ... continuePosted July 2, 2017 by CGH
Creating Enlightened Society – HIGHLIGHT
exploring the biological basis of how cultures change by Shastri Donna Williams This morning after reading about a possible reversal by the Trump Administration of a ban on uranium mining in the Grand Canyon, I thought I would share some of what I’ve been studying, as a possible ... continuePosted June 30, 2017 by CGH
Gesar Fund: Reports and Contracts – HIGHLIGHT
In this Gesar Fund update we explain all those odd-looking reports and contracts that you may have seen in past articles by Gesar Fund staff members You might have noticed it over the past few years: every Gesar Fund update includes photographs, and in amongst the photos of ... continuePosted June 26, 2017 by CGH
Grupo europeo de donantes
por Hermien Rodenburg El grupo europeo de donantes saboreó los Alpes bávaros en Alemania a finales de abril porque nos reunimos en casa de la familia de Veronika Bauer, que preside actualmente el GED. Y allí estuvimos, Fred van Welsem, Achim Schlage, Hermien Rodenburg y nuestra excelente ... continuePosted June 25, 2017 by luz_rodriguez
Creating a Zen Garden – HIGHLIGHT
Just in time for Midsummer, here is a guide to creating a meditative space in your own backyard by Sally Perkins Sometimes what we are looking for most can really can be found in our own backyard. Consider the great emphasis we place on meditation in Shambhala. In ... continuePosted June 24, 2017 by CGH