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Meditation in Your World – HIGHLIGHT
Experiencing the power of meditation to change our everyday lives by Susan Firer I thought I’d start with some words from The Shambhala Principle, a book written by my teacher, Sakyong Mipham. The chapter titled “Shifting Global Values” starts off with the Sakyong talking about the day his ... continuePosted May 25, 2017 by CGH
The Rough Edges of Basic Goodness – HIGHLIGHT
Contemplating inclusiveness, social difference, and our organization’s prevailing culture by Michaela McCormick The Portland Shambhala Center’s Listening Team, led by Mark Douglass, met recently to review the latest round of its interviews of a wide variety of our past and present members to learn the ways in which ... continuePosted May 23, 2017 by CGH
Money on the Path – HIGHLIGHT
Using the principles of Shambhala to uplift our finances by Joanne Martin Braun Money can be a challenging topic in our lives. It can be even more challenging if we relate to it as if money and livelihood are somehow outside of our spiritual practice. But the Shambhala ... continuePosted May 21, 2017 by CGH
Peace Now! – HIGHLIGHT
Preparations for a symposium with the Sakyong in Vienna by Michael Anderson Taste might be the word best attributable to a Viennese evening of food, drink, and cultural performance. That was indeed the case on the evening of May 5th, as local sangha and guests of the Vienna ... continuePosted May 19, 2017 by Michael
Awakening to the Stages of Life – HIGHLIGHT
Facing up to the trials and transitions that face us all, at every stage of life by Ann Cason “The clouds pass and the rain does its work, and all individual beings flow into their forms.” (from the I Ching) By the year 2030, if you live in ... continuePosted May 18, 2017 by CGH
More Visitors for the Gesar Centre – HIGHLIGHT
An update of progress on Gesar Fund projects and community building near Yushu by Gesar Fund staff members As in 2015-2016 the past winter of 2016-2017 was extremely severe on the altiplano of Yushu. Especially for the elderly, it was possible to leave the house only in the last ... continuePosted May 15, 2017 by CGH
Food and Forgiveness, Part 3 – HIGHLIGHT
The third in a series of articles exploring insights about food, healing, and compassion by Marcella Friel “Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.” — Marianne Williamson My client Tammy was making terrific ... continuePosted May 13, 2017 by CGH
Food and Forgiveness, Part 2 – HIGHLIGHT
The second in a series of articles exploring insights about food, healing, and compassion By Marcella Friel “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” — Mahatma Gandhi In the last years of my mother’s life, I was her financial power of attorney, working conscientiously to ... continuePosted May 11, 2017 by CGH
Food and Forgiveness, Part 1 – HIGHLIGHT
The first in a series of articles exploring insights about food, healing, and compassion by Marcella Friel “It’s only when we alter our eating habits out of love and respect for ourselves that lasting change has any real chance to take root in our lives.” — Katherine Woodward Thomas What ... continuePosted May 9, 2017 by CGH
Jetsun Dzedron Turns Two! – HIGHLIGHT
The Princess and her family enjoy birthday cake and a visit to the zoo. by Amanda Betzen April 10 marked Princess Jetsun Dzedron Okar Yangchen Ziji Mukpo’s second birthday. The morning began with the Sakyong giving a long life blessing to Jetsun Dzedron. That afternoon, the celebration continued ... continuePosted May 7, 2017 by CGH
Humanity, Chaos, and Wisdom – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections on favorite passages from a book by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche by Susan Firer I’ve been re-reading the book, The Shambhala Principle, written by my teacher Sakyong Mipham, who is the head of Shambhala. I would like to share a few passages that I try to keep in ... continuePosted May 5, 2017 by CGH
The Dharma of Horsemanship – HIGHLIGHT
Working skillfully with fear, with horses as our mentors by Mary Ann Campbell When we sit to practice meditation, we don’t just walk in the room and sit down. We develop a sense of occasion, we pay attention to our pysical balances and tensions, the quality of our ... continuePosted May 3, 2017 by CGH
Growing Enlightened Society – HIGHLIGHT
A new project in organic gardening and permaculture methods at Ziji Garden by Audrey Dallamaggiore and Simon Bertin Last November, Dechen Chöling hosted an Enlightened Society Assembly. During this ten-day program, participants were offered the chance to apply the teachings to a practical project around the land center: they ... continuePosted May 1, 2017 by Audrey Dallamaggiore
INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLIES OFFERED IN 2017
The Shambhala Office of Practice and Education wishes to share this reminder of all the Assemblies being offered internationally in 2017. Below you will find information on all Assemblies (including Scorpion Seal Assemblies), Staffing, Application Processes, and more. Please read through carefully. APPLICATION PROCESS The following Assemblies in ... continuePosted May 1, 2017 by David_Brown
A Quality of Healing – HIGHLIGHT
Basic goodness and the path of relationships by Shastri Nick Kranz There are many ways to think about basic goodness. Sometimes it’s referred to as basic healthiness. When we touch into this inherent okay-ness we gain access, I believe, to a quality of healing that is much needed ... continuePosted April 29, 2017 by CGH