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Remote Teaching – HIGHLIGHT
Working with program participants attending via Zoom by Chris Montone I recently taught a complete Level IV Shambhala Training weekend to a woman in Idaho from my local Shambhala Center in Washington, DC. This was a new experience for me as a teacher and I believe it was a ... continuePosted June 6, 2018 by CGH
Why Wouldn’t I Be? – HIGHLIGHT
The many meanings of formal membership in the Shambhala sangha by Rachel Hanson When I was asked to write about why I am a member of Shambhala, my first thought was “Why wouldn’t I be?” Unfortunately, that isn’t really an answer to the question. It turned out answering ... continuePosted June 4, 2018 by CGH
Mindfulness in Everyday Life – HIGHLIGHT
Thoughts on the value of meditation training for our day-to-day lives by Jessica Gurvit It is said that meditation is like our legs and the Dharma is like our eyes. Without legs we can’t get anywhere. But without eyes, we don’t know where we are going, so our ... continuePosted May 21, 2018 by CGH
A Blessing for Spring – HIGHLIGHT
A children’s spring blessing by Acharya Richard John in Seattle on May 4 Photos by Michelle Ringgold Making room for the sun in your heart Everything is fresh! The clouds of this and that wash away. A cookie for me A flower for you and now we play. Ki Ki So So! continuePosted May 11, 2018 by CGH
My Testimony as ‘MIA’ – HIGHLIGHT
Reconnecting with Shambhala through the Meditation In Action program at Dechen Chöling by Denis Blaise I came to France in September 2017 to find solace from major life changes. I had dreamed of reconnecting with my French relatives for years and finally took the opportunity of doing so. After ... continuePosted May 9, 2018 by CGH
Right Livelihood – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhalians taking mindfulness to work by Andrea D’Asaro In Buddhist terms, “right livelihood” is a traditional teaching about living a dignified life and working in an ethical way. The Shambhala path inspired one Seattle member to consider this teaching, leading to a transformation in interactions at work, as ... continuePosted May 7, 2018 by CGH
The Possibilities of Butterfly – HIGHLIGHT
Appreciating a Level II for teens recently taught by Shastri Nick Kranz at Karmê Chöling by Anne-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 ... continuePosted April 17, 2018 by CGH
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
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
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