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A Letter to the Shambhala Community Describing the Results of the Mediation Settlement – HIGHLIGHT
In order to clarify the results of the mediation process with the Potrang, The Shambhala Board has released the following Letter to the Community. In addition to English, the Letter is also available in Español, Deutsch, and Italiano with other translations soon to come. “The protocol, the mannerisms, ... continuePosted February 25, 2022 by Natasha West
Announcing Shambhala Mountain Center’s new name: Drala Mountain Center – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Mountain Center (SMC) announces its new name: Drala Mountain Center. Why the Name Change? When SMC became a fully independent nonprofit organization last fall, we came to an agreement with the Sakyong Potrang to change our name by the end of March. We are grateful to the ... continuePosted February 22, 2022 by Natasha West
Nalanda Translation Committee Announces New Book Release – HIGHLIGHT
Nalanda Translation Committee is happy to announce the release of their latest publication, entitled Songs of Realization and Pith Instructions by Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo. Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo was a great scholar and mahasiddha, one of the primary teachers who pointed out the nature of mind to the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa ... continuePosted February 18, 2022 by Natasha West
Tonglen on the Spot – HIGHLIGHT
By Pema Chödrön Each second Sunday of the month, we offer Maitri Bhavana Practice where our worldwide community comes together to practice for the wellbeing of others. During this practice, there is a brief talk, a discussion period, and Maitri Bhavana practice– which contains tonglen practice. The ... continuePosted February 8, 2022 by Natasha West
Touching the Earth Collective – February 2022 Newsletter – HIGHLIGHT
Pandemic Notes– Early Days in the Karmê Chöling Garden By Sara Demetry At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, when I went for a walk, I would find myself talking to the trees, noticing them, observing them. I thought about kissing the ground with my feet ... continuePosted February 4, 2022 by Natasha West