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Revisiting “Understanding Dön Season” – HIGHLIGHT
The Times Editorial team has received requests for this excellent dharma teaching, written by the late Shastri Russell Rodgers in 2017. We’ve shared it here, in advance of the 2021 Dön season, which begins February 1st. If you would like more practice opportunities connected to Dön season ... continuePosted January 25, 2021 by archives-staff
Shambhala Day Info: Year of the Iron Ox! – HIGHLIGHT
From the Editorial Team: This article is an invitation to the live broadcast of Shambhala Day 2021: The Year of the Iron Ox, and contains information about many other Shambhala New Year gatherings and events. Shambhala Day Live Broadcast This year Shambhala Day is on Friday, February 12. ... continuePosted January 20, 2021 by archives-staff
A Wild Love for the World: Joanna Macy and the Work for Our Time – HIGHLIGHT
Edited by Stephanie Kaza Book review by Christine Heming As an activist, Buddhist scholar, general systems thinker and deep ecologist, Joanna Macy’s work is far-reaching. Many know her for creating “The Work That Reconnects” and “The Great Turning,” and with her husband Fran, a real-world vision of nuclear ... continuePosted January 16, 2021 by archives-staff
Virtual Cushion in January: featuring Jeff Scott – HIGHLIGHT
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash By Camren Von Davis Welcome back to Virtual Cushion – a space for open meditation sessions and meditation instruction happening throughout Shambhala’s global community. The goal of Virtual Cushion is to offer a space where meditators at any level can see and tune ... continuePosted January 12, 2021 by archives-staff
The Love for Truth: Buddhism and Recovery – HIGHLIGHT
Photo by Justin Dream on Unsplash by Shelly Webb When I started my recovery process over five years ago, I would tell a dear friend of mine, a dharma sister, about how amazing my Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor was, how much I was getting out of the 12-step meetings ... continuePosted January 8, 2021 by archives-staff
Touching the Earth Collective—January 2021 Newsletter – HIGHLIGHT
Dear Collective’s members and friends, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ address on “The State of the Planet” from early December at Columbia University is an exceptionally frank assessment of the perilous state of our sacred living environment. He is explicit: “Let’s be clear: Human activities are at the root ... continuePosted January 5, 2021 by archives-staff