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Parinirvana Day 2020 Resources

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To the Noble Sangha,

We hope that each of you are well and cared for during this groundlessness.

Each year on April 4th, Shambhala marks the life and passing of its founder, the Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, with the commemoration of Parinirvana Day.

As we approach the anniversary of Trungpa Rinpoche’s death in these extraordinary times, the impact he has on our lives feels particularly present.

It’s traditional to practice The Sadhana of Mahamudra, one of Trungpa Rinpoche’s seminal works, on this day. This sadhana describes the dark age of materialism, how we can look directly at the vividness of that experience, and how we can supplicate the wisdom of the lineage to support us. Usually, we would gather in our centres to practice and offer toasts, poetry and sangha kinship.

Since most of us are isolating at home, we can practice the Sadhana of Mahamudra or other practices by Trungpa Rinpoche on our own or online with friends.
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Posted October 7, 2014 by

Understanding the Power of Human Mind – HIGHLIGHT

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Posted October 1, 2014 by

View and Intention for Our Lives – HIGHLIGHT

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Posted September 25, 2014 by

Basically Good Everywhere – HIGHLIGHT

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Posted 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 ... continue
Posted September 19, 2014 by

Strength of a Gentle Society – HIGHLIGHT

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Posted 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 ... continue
Posted 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 ... continue
Posted August 29, 2014 by luz_rodriguez

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Posted July 14, 2014 by

Sakyong Teaching in Boston, Bay Area, and Live Online

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Posted March 29, 2014 by

Raising the Shambhala Banner in Taiwan! – HIGHLIGHT

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Posted January 19, 2013 by Yeachin Tsai

Humanity is Whole, Complete – HIGHLIGHT

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