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The Possibilities of Butterfly
Appreciating a Level II for teens recently taught by Shastri Nick Kranz at Karmê Chöling
by Ann-Marie Keppel
Often adults are afraid of teens. I get it. Teens can move in tight omnivorous packs, with untamed hormones and swift tongues that may whip out an uncomfortable truth or judgment at any moment. They can swallow whole any disingenuous adult who is putting on airs and pretending to “know better.”
Our teenagers are quick-minded and bright, and they notice that a large proportion of adults in our society seem to be threatened by teenage power; many of these adults seemingly just want teens to “behave” — expecting them to act in ways that keep them invisible, ways that make the adults around them feel more at ease. Can you blame the teens for resisting this? If they see that adults around them are not stepping up to respect and protect them, well, teens will just do it themselves. They have, and they will. I for one cannot wait to see what the next revolution looks like. (Yes, it’s true though–they still have to make their beds and wash the dishes before they head out to change the world. Even Gandhi helped grind wheat for the daily bread each morning.) Continue…
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Shambhala’s Bank – HIGHLIGHT
An interview that tells us what Shambhalians really ought to know about the Shambhala Credit Union with Bob Sutherland, CEO Times: What is the Shambhala Credit Union? Bob: We are a fully functioning financial institution whose mission is to serve people in the Shambhala community. Times: How does that work, and ... continuePosted April 15, 2018 by CGH
At Home in Oregon – HIGHLIGHT
Open Sky Shambhala Group finds a new home by Mia Coltrane Members of the Open Sky Shambhala group in Eugene, Oregon are very happy to announce that our center has moved to a new location. We completed our auspiciously-timed move in early February, just prior to Shambhala Day. Open ... continuePosted March 27, 2018 by CGH
Gardening at Dechen Chöling – HIGHLIGHT
Gardening as a path to enlightened society, through sustainability practices by Guy Mosel For Simon Bertin, Head of Garden at Dechen Chöling, gardening is about more than just growing food – it’s a crucial element of an enlightened society. “Gardens should be places of contemplation,” Simon says. “They should ... continuePosted March 25, 2018 by CGH
Community Update – HIGHLIGHT
From the Kalapa Council of Shambhala Dear Community – You may have seen the recent media coverage in The Guardian and Newsweek about the Kalapa Council’s February 12 letter to the community regarding harm and abuse. The Kalapa Council was aware that these articles would be published, and would like ... continuePosted March 9, 2018 by CGH
Crossing Peddler’s Brook – HIGHLIGHT
Kalapa Valley receives a Shambhala trust grant to build a bridge across Peddler’s Brook by Kristine McCutcheon The Shambhala Trust has awarded a grant to Kalapa Valley for the construction of a foot bridge across the Peddler’s Brook. The bridge is an important and significant undertaking. Other than the ... continuePosted February 27, 2018 by kristine_mccutcheon
Shambhala Is A Culture – HIGHLIGHT
Contemplating culture and decorum in Chicago by Akiba Barberousse Throughout Shambhala, a member of the leadership team at every center worldwide holds the position of Delegate to the Office of Culture & Decorum. Generally, this person is appointed by the director of the international office via nomination from ... continuePosted February 14, 2018 by CGH
Family Overnight – HIGHLIGHT
Imagery from a beautiful trip to Dash Point by Anisha Prasad I felt energized as I took in a sip of the crisp winter air and looked up at the grey skies. What a delight to follow children gaily skipping along a forested trail during an overnight outing ... continuePosted February 11, 2018 by CGH
Confidence, Inspiration, Vulnerability – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections from the leadership program “Magnetizing Enlightened Society” by Larry Steele Sunlight pouring through the windows lights the bamboo floor of Seattle Shambhala Center shrine room. Green leaves shimmer with life outside. And, of course, it is raining. Thirty-five straight-backed meditators breathe out, flowing with Shastri Trinley Busby’s guided ... continuePosted February 9, 2018 by CGH
Women’s March Los Angeles – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhalians participate in the LA Women’s March, offering a meditation flash mob to accompany the main event by Jason Elias On Saturday, January 20, 2018, hundreds of thousands of people showed up for the Women’s March in downtown Los Angeles (local news station KTLA estimated participation at 400,000). ... continuePosted February 1, 2018 by CGH
Moment to Moment – HIGHLIGHT
A few thoughts that pop to mind by Susan Firer I’m experiencing writer’s block again. I was on a roll with easy flowing topics the last couple of months, but not so right now. I think I may just write briefly about ideas that pop into my mind…like ... continuePosted January 30, 2018 by CGH
Protecting the Space – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections on the role and purpose of the Dorje Kasung by Larry Steele John Gilvar, commander of Seattle Shambhala’s Dorje Kasung, recently was telling me about the Container Principle. It’s the Buddhist idea that people meditating together naturally create a zone of heightened awareness: a container. As he talked, ... continuePosted January 28, 2018 by CGH
New Year Limbo – HIGHLIGHT
Preparing for the Tibetan New Year by Max Roberts-Zirker This time of year is a sort of ‘new year limbo’ for Shambhalians, having just started a new Gregorian calendar year while still wrapping up the Tibetan year of the Fire Bird. Instead of trying to think of which ... continuePosted January 26, 2018 by CGH
Heartfelt Practice of Generosity – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Trust provides funds for four projects at Fall 2017 meeting by Gregory Lubkin On the weekend of December 1-3, 2017, the Shambhala Trust held its semi-annual meeting at the Los Angeles home of Trust member Gregory Lubkin. During the weekend, the Trust invited some of the Southern California ... continuePosted January 24, 2018 by CGH
Teen Retreat in Winter – HIGHLIGHT
Teens gather for practice and conversation in the depths of a cold and snowy Vermont winter by Anne-Marie Keppel Through guidance, inquiry and activities built from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s new book, The Lost Art of Good Conversation, the Winter Teen Retreat at Karmé Chöling was an incredibly rich program. Seventeen ... continuePosted January 12, 2018 by CGH
Feeling and Touching Kindness – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections on the Social Engagement Think Tank at Sky Lake, New York, October 2017 by Lourdes de León Since our Social Engagement Think Tank, I have been processing my experiences, connecting to emotions that continue to arise. I have been trying to put my experience into words, first ... continuePosted January 2, 2018 by CGH
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