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Contemplative Art and Liberation—How it Works Part II – HIGHLIGHT
by John McQuade The great Dharma Master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche presented the Buddhadharma and was the progenitor of the Shambhala teachings. He also was a dharma or contemplative artist in disciplines such as Ikebana, calligraphy, poetry, theatre, photography, “elocution” and so forth. On various occasions he taught the principles ... continuePosted November 20, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson
Warriors in the World – HIGHLIGHT
An Excerpt from the November 2023 Touching the Earth Collective Newsletter One of the goals of 2023, Water Rabbit year, is landing ecodharma in the heart of Shambhala. Funded by the Bess Family Foundation grant, we boldly planned, presented and were integrated into the fabric of Warrior Assemblies. ... continuePosted November 14, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson
Buddhism and Psychedelics: A Practitioner’s Personal Experiences and Reflections – HIGHLIGHT
By Frederick Meyer Buddhism and psychedelics have a long and mixed history in the West. Overall, the question of how psychedelics and Buddhism mix—and how, when, and whether these experiences benefit the practitioner’s Buddhist and spiritual path—remains a lively one. I am a lifelong Buddhist practitioner, and beginning ... continuePosted November 3, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson