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When I was a child, my parents sent me to Catholic schools. This was both a blessing and a curse. It was a blessing because I received a wonderful, college preparatory education that did indeed prepare me to go to college. I loved college. I also loved Christ. Like seriously. I was in love with Christ. From the time, I was quite young, I felt the energy of Christ deep within my heart. It was instantaneous. It didn’t require any understanding of doctrine, bible etc. It was just there.
I became a social worker. My education and the love that was in my heart because of knowing the energy of Christ (and perhaps even angels and other “heavenly” beings) led me to that path. Buddhism increased my awareness of Christ. It brought me back to Christ’s energy and love. It also brought me back to myself, to my own heart and to forgiveness. Continue…
Author Archive
Out of Darkness Into Light – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 03.24.17
As we mark the equinox this week, a northerner reflects on winter and the first days of spring
by Nyingje Sheltri
My strawberry plants arrived in the mail yesterday. My husband and I opened the “mystery” box together, having forgotten what we had ordered back in December. When ...
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Growing Brave – HIGHLIGHT
2 responses - Posted 03.21.17
Creating a sustainable path for children and families in Shambhala
by the Growing Brave Families & Children’s Conference Committee
Lonely. Isolated. Re-creating programming from year-to-year, center- to-center. Feelings of burn out and marginalization. This is a common experience in the Shambhala sangha for teachers, program directors, and co-ordinators who have been ...
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People’s Climate Mobilization – HIGHLIGHT
1 response - Posted 03.19.17
Shambhalians take action, responding to the call for Buddhist participation in the People’s Climate Mobilization
by Mark Rasmuson
Members of the DC Shambhala sangha have joined a coalition of Mindfulness/Buddhist groups to help organize the April 29 People’s Climate Mobilization in Washington DC. The coalition, working with several hundred other partners who ...
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Neuanfang
no responses - Posted 03.18.17
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Ansprache zum Shambhala-Tag Shambhala-Zentrum Boulder, Colorado
27. Februar 2017
Kongma Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche: Euch allen einen schönen guten Morgen. [Versammlung: Guten Morgen!] Ihr seht wunderbar aus! [SMR lacht; Lachen] Könnt ihr mich sehen? Ich begrüße auch alle, die online dabei sind. Wir sind zusammen ...
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Nieuw begin
no responses - Posted 03.18.17
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Shambhala-dag Toespraak
Boulder Shambhala Meditatie Centrum, Colorado 27 February 2017
Kongma Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche: Een heel goede morgen, allemaal.
[De zaal: Goedemorgen!] Jullie zien er fantastisch uit! [SMR lacht; gelach] Kunnen jullie me zien? Ik wil graag iedereen welkom heten die online meedoet. We zijn ...
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Nuevo comienzo
no responses - Posted 03.18.17
Sákyong Mipham Rimpoché
Discurso del día de Shambhala
Centro Shambhala de Boulder (Colorado, EE.UU.) 27 de febrero de 2017
El Kongma Sákyong Mipham Rimpoché: Muy buenos días a todos. [Asamblea: ¡Buenos días!] Tienen un aspecto maravilloso. (SMR se ríe; risas). ¿Pueden verme? Me gustaría dar la bienvenida ...
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Nouveau départ
no responses - Posted 03.18.17
Allocution du Jour Shambhala
Le Sakyong Mipham Rinpoché
Centre Shambhala de Boulder, Colorado, 27 février 2017
Le Kongma Sakyong Mipham Rinpoché : Bonjour à tous. [Assemblée : Bonjour !] Vous avez l’air en grande forme. [Le Sakyong rit ; rires] Vous me voyez ? Je souhaite la bienvenue ...
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The Myth of Disconnection – HIGHLIGHT
6 responses - Posted 03.17.17
Have we bought into the destructive myth of disconnection? Look inside yourself and be honest.
by Sarah Lipton
Listening to the news lately makes me think that our society believes in a rampant myth of disconnection. We believe so strongly that the “other” is bad, scary, no good, ...
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The Need to Feel – HIGHLIGHT
1 response - Posted 03.15.17
A Shambhala teacher explores the meaning of “Environmental Melancholia” and its connection to meditation practice, through the work of artist Regan Rosburg
by Shastri Christine Heming
I recently participated in Proclaiming Basic Goodness: Shambhala Meditation with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche at the Halifax Shambhala Centre. Once again I was ...
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Shambhala Service Awards – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 03.13.17
At the request of the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo, the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum is pleased to announce the reinstatement of Shambhala Service Awards.
from the Office of Culture and Decorum, with photos by BHH Studios
On Shambhala Day 2017, more than 1,400 awards were conferred ...
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More Motorcyle Meditations – HIGHLIGHT
1 response - Posted 03.11.17
Pam Linnell, who retires this year from Karmê Chöling, shares a few thoughts about the connection between motorcycle riding and meditation, and her service as Chagdzo at KCL.
interview by Cara Thornley
Q. Did you have something you would describe as “The Most Memorable Bike Ride” you have ...
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Motorcycle Meditations – HIGHLIGHT
2 responses - Posted 03.09.17
After 10 years of service Pam Linnell retires this year from Karmê Chöling Meditation Center. She also “retired” in 2015 from 42 years of riding a motorcycle: 20 years as a passenger on her husband’s bike and 22 years of riding her own bike.
interview by Cara ...
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Shambhala Day Video – HIGHLIGHT
no responses - Posted 03.07.17
Thanks to all who have waited patiently for the posting of this video — hope you enjoy sharing this joyful celebration!
Sakyong and Family in Boulder on Shambhala Day, 2017
We are delighted to share with you these three video segments showing events from Shambhala Day 2017:
Welcome, Roll ...
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Fresh Start – HIGHLIGHT
1 response - Posted 03.05.17
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Shambhala Day Address
Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center, Colorado
27 February 2017
The Kongma Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche: A very good morning, everyone. [Assembly: Good morning!] You look marvelous. [SMR laughs; laughter] Can you see me? I would like to welcome all of you who are joining us online. ...
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When I was a child, my parents sent me to Catholic schools. This was both a blessing and a curse. It was a blessing because I received a wonderful, college preparatory education that did indeed prepare me to go to college. I loved college. I also loved Christ. Like seriously. I was in love with Christ. From the time, I was quite young, I felt the energy of Christ deep within my heart. It was instantaneous. It didn’t require any understanding of doctrine, bible etc. It was just there.
