Feb 09
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Announcing the Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Conference in Vienna
Trungpa Rinpoche in 1975 at the Sacred Heart Auditorium. Photo by Blair Hansen.
Vienna, Austria, May 22-24, 2020
The Shambhala Center of Vienna and the Chogyam Trungpa Institute of Naropa University are proud to present the Chogyam Trungpa Conference, in Vienna, Austria, from May 22-24, 2020 titled, “Meditation, Materialism, and Mind: Chogyam Trungpa’s Legacy for the 21st century.”
The aim of this 3-day conference is to revisit the teachings of the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, to foster interactions between older and newer practitioners of his teachings and the broader European community, and to encourage the emergence of new scholarship and interest in his work. Continue…
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The Biggest Half-Dathun in Poland
In Tribute to Temo Svirely reported by Peter Conradi In a large, beautiful, comfortable manor-house in its own grounds in deep country near Szczecin, Poland, thirty-five people including staff attended a sixteen-day retreat from March 19th to April 4th, 2004 led by Peter Conradi. There were wild boar ... continuePosted November 10, 2014 by
Goodbye, Egoism – HIGHLIGHT
Reporting from the Scene: Bright Now Festival in Amsterdam, “basic goodness in action” by Anna Spohr, of Mindful Movie I was a volunteer at the first Bright Now Festival, playing the part of filmmaker this time, rather than mindfulness trainer. Attracted by the strong positivity of the theme, “A ... continuePosted October 9, 2014 by
Surviving and Thriving – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche offers meditation instruction in Amsterdam, photo courtesy of BHH StudiosReporting from the Scene: Bright Now Festival, Amsterdam article by Klemen Kokelj photos by Sabine Lokhorst, Helen Vink and BHH Studios On Saturday morning the Grote zaal (main hall) opens up. Three young musicians called the ‘Twiching Eye ... continuePosted October 7, 2014 by
Understanding the Power of Human Mind – HIGHLIGHT
Bright Now Festival Opens in Amsterdam with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche article by Klemen Kokelj of Knowmads, partner in the organization of the festival photos by BHH Studios and Helen Vink It is Friday evening, 7pm. I enter the Royal Tropical Institute. A luxurious marble hall with a flavor of ... continuePosted October 1, 2014 by
View and Intention for Our Lives – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche teaches a Shambhala Training Level I in Berlin, Germany article and photos by Katja Aßmann An international group – about 150 people from Germany, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Norway, England, Croatia, United States and Switzerland registered for this weekend with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in ... continuePosted September 25, 2014 by
Basically Good Everywhere – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche teaches in Berlin article and photos by Katja Aßmann Preparations for this special night in Berlin were running hot: Setting up furniture, decorum, registration, book sales, and of course flower arrangements, which were done beautifully by the Kado Europe Team. A lot of volunteer helpers, ... continuePosted September 21, 2014 by
Sakyong Mipham in Berlin, Germany – HIGHLIGHT
article and photos by Katja Aßmann The Berlin sangha is happy to be welcoming Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for the first time in Berlin, the capital of Germany. He arrived about 10 days ago and spent some time with his family and sightseeing after an intense summer when ... continuePosted September 19, 2014 by
Strength of a Gentle Society – HIGHLIGHT
Introducing: Bright Now Festival, Amsterdam article by Meino Zeillemaker photos by Debbie Evers The Bright Now Festival, occurring September 26 – 28 will focus on connecting participants with each other, with an open heart and exploring together what it takes to make a good human society. Moving the world ... continuePosted September 19, 2014 by
Sakyong Mipham visits Szczecin, Poland – HIGHLIGHT
(c) Sean Raggett 2014A truly historic occasion: The first visit of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to Poland hosted by the Szczecin Shambhala Sangha article by Seweryn Julien photos by Sean Raggett video by Centre Productions “It is going to happen!” Right from the magical moment the word was out (about the looming ... continuePosted September 18, 2014 by
Life is Ceremony – HIGHLIGHT
(c) Sean Raggett DCL 2014Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche visits Dechen Choling Retreat Center, southern France report by Shastri Catherine Eveillard and Luz Rodriguez photos by Sean Raggett “It’s amazing how a simple act of kindness or courage can transform a whole situation. Take the energy you have gathered here and ... continuePosted August 29, 2014 by luz_rodriguez
Updates from the Land of Great Bliss – HIGHLIGHT
News from Dechen Choling, Shambhala Retreat Center in France report by Katja Aßmann and Shannon van Staden At the “Land of Great Bliss” we are enjoying the sunshine and blue skies while the staff prepares for the arrival of summer programs and participants. Physical Uplifts One of our main projects ... continuePosted July 14, 2014 by
Sakyong Teaching in Boston, Bay Area, and Live Online
The Year of the Wood Horse is off to a galloping start. Here are two unique opportunities to see Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche speak – in person or via live webcast — and bring people together to celebrate basic goodness. On April 12, the anniversary of the ... continuePosted March 29, 2014 by
Raising the Shambhala Banner in Taiwan! – HIGHLIGHT
by Yeachin Tsai, Taipei, Taiwan The buddha-dharma came to China from India about 2,000 years ago, and many schools have evolved since then. After hundreds of years of changing scenery, the only things that haven’t changed are the minds and hearts of human beings. Despite the countless ... continuePosted January 19, 2013 by Yeachin Tsai
Humanity is Whole, Complete – HIGHLIGHT
by Katja Assmann, reporting from Dechen Choling Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche welcomed the Being Brave Shambhala Retreat on the first morning and invited all participants to join him on a journey to discover their human goodness. He spoke about his father Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche as a man who ... continuePosted September 7, 2012 by
Being Brave: families on retreat with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
by Liesbeth Scholten Last week at Dechen Choling, the “Being Brave, Transforming Your World” retreat took place with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Acharya Adam Lobel. It was very well attended. There were more people on the land of great bliss than ever before. Among them were 17 ... continuePosted August 31, 2012 by
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