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Book Review: Cynicism and Magic – HIGHLIGHT
Cynicism and Magic Intelligence & Intuition on the Buddhist Path By Chögyam Trungpa Review by Christine Heming The talks transcribed and edited in this book are based on the inaugural class that Naropa’s founder, Chögyam Trungpa, offered in the summer of 1974. They are the product of a new generation ... continuePosted October 29, 2021 by Natasha West
Update from the Office of Care and Conduct – HIGHLIGHT
We continue to feel genuine concern for healing the harm that people have experienced in our community and are pleased to be able to share with you some updates on the various initiatives that have come to life over the last years. We also want to ... continuePosted October 26, 2021 by Natasha West
Rupa Acharya Retirement Letter to the Shambhala Community – HIGHLIGHT
To the Shambhala Community, I am writing to share with you that I have retired as Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s acharya representative to the post of Rupa Acharya (Form Acharya). Having requested the Sakyong’s blessings, this is effective as of the recent Harvest of Peace. I feel the ... continuePosted October 22, 2021 by Natasha West
Community Conversations on Sharing Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
In September, the Shambhala Community Conversations team met in conversation toward an inclusive Shambhala. We first met within three groups—people studying with the Sakyong, not studying with the Sakyong, and unsure about our practice relationship with the Sakyong—and asked ourselves what our own needs and aspirations ... continuePosted October 15, 2021 by Natasha West
Active Peace Circle Facilitation Training – HIGHLIGHT
The Office of Community Care and Conduct would like to share this upcoming training opportunity for the Shambhala community. Learn Conflict Resolution with Relationship and Community Repair An 8-week Active Peace Circle (APC) Facilitation Training is being offered to all Shambhala members on a donation basis, and starts ... continuePosted October 12, 2021 by Natasha West
Shambhala Sunday Gatherings – October 2021 – HIGHLIGHT
Each Sunday, Shambhala offers “Sunday Gatherings”, a series of free weekly online gatherings for the worldwide Shambhala community where we can come together to connect with our hearts and with each other. Weekly gatherings will feature a guest presenter and include a meditation or contemplation practice, as ... continuePosted October 8, 2021 by Natasha West
Touching the Earth Collective – October 2021 Newsletter – HIGHLIGHT
October 2021 Newsletter What Do We Want to Say? by Irene Woodard What is it that distinguishes Shambhala Buddhists when we are participating in a march? What do we really want to say as we involve ourselves outside of Shambhala Centers? How do we show up on the streets, walking ... continuePosted October 5, 2021 by Natasha West