Dec 20
Thursday
The Path of Unconditional Healing
A Journey of Illness and Discovery
by Jeff Rubin, New York City
I still remember quite vividly the scene in the doctor’s office eleven years ago. After conducting a series of tests, she informed me that she was almost certain that I had ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). If she was correct, this was an almost guaranteed painful death within 3-5 years. She explained that she required one more test at a later date to confirm her findings, but by then, filled with dread and abject terror, I was barely able to hear. However, I was certain of one thing: I would never return for that test. My thinking, deluded or not, was “why confirm an illness that has no known cause and no known cure?” It turns out I was fortunate – I never did go back, and over the years, it became less and less likely that I had ALS, until finally in 2010, I received a different diagnosis. Let me get to that later. Continue…
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Wisdoms@Work – HIGHLIGHT
The Five Wisdoms come from an ancient understanding of our being that has great value for us in the 21st century. These qualities of authentic presence pervade our very being, our interactions with others, and every aspect of the phenomenal world. The Five Wisdoms Institute offers ... continuePosted September 26, 2011 by
Gesar Fund Supports Surmang Area
The Gesar Fund collaborates with the Konchok Foundation to support education and health projects in the Surmang area. This is a translation of a report, reviewing the Gesar Fund’s activities in 2010-11, originally posted to the Gesar Fund website in Dutch. by Maarten Regtien Help for the ... continuePosted September 3, 2011 by
Please, Hold Your Applause – HIGHLIGHT
New: Shambhala Culture Column! by Sangyum Wendy Friedman The Shambhala Times is pleased to present a new column on the topic of Shambhala Culture and Decorum. Hosted by Sangyum Wendy Friedman, the Director of the Office of Culture and Decorum, the purpose of this column is to pose ... continuePosted August 5, 2011 by
The Sakyong’s Scorpion Seal Retreat Cabin in Kalapa Valley – HIGHLIGHT
by Richard Peisinger While lunching in Cheticamp, on the northwestern coast of Cape Breton Island, the Druk Sakyong relayed to his travel companions that he sensed the presence of a significant place for Shambhala nearby. He indicated that it might lie somewhere across the expanse of the ... continuePosted July 30, 2011 by
A Moment in the Shedra’s Construction – HIGHLIGHT
This update on the construction of the Surmang Shedra comes from Konchok Foundation board member Holly Gayley, who recently visited the area while traveling in eastern Tibet. While visiting Surmang this June, I was able to witness the finishing touches being added to the shedra’s exterior. One ... continuePosted June 28, 2011 by Holly
The Surmang Shedra Dazzles – HIGHLIGHT
This update on the construction of the Surmang Shedra comes from Konchok Foundation board member Holly Gayley, who recently visited the area while traveling in eastern Tibet. It was nothing short of astonishing to see the Surmang Shedra at long last. The shedra (or school) complex dominates ... continuePosted June 26, 2011 by Holly
So long and thanks, Jennifer! – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Times would like to thank Jennifer Holder for her tireless effort in writing and editing for this community magazine since its inauguration two years ago. Her contribution to the Shambhala Times as Content Manager has been invaluable in setting an online standard for community ... continuePosted March 22, 2011 by
Tibetan Children at Surmang Celebrate Losar – HIGHLIGHT
By Lyndon Comstock To conclude the old year, and prepare for the new one, children at the Surmang Dutsi Til shedra school in eastern Tibet recently took examinations in reading, writing, and arithmetic. A ceremony honoring those who did especially well was attended by hundreds of the ... continuePosted March 19, 2011 by
The Beacon – Kalapa Capital Centre Newsletter
Read about our meetings with government officials. Check out our development update. Get a snapshot of one month’s activities, view pictures from our December 2010 Benefit Dinner and more! Click here to view our first quarterly newsletter. continuePosted March 18, 2011 by
Global Connections on New Year – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhalians from around the world gathered for Shambhala Day yesterday to celebrate the new year according to the lunar calendar. The day is referred to as losar in Tibetan. Shambhala Online’s Heather Scott, who coordinated the online portion of the day, stated that 138 centres and ... continuePosted March 6, 2011 by
Raising the Tide for Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
By President Richard Reoch Cheerful Shambhala Day! A warm welcome to the Year of the Iron Hare and to our Sakyong who has completed his Year of Retreat and returned to his seat at the centre of our mandala. Today looks set to be our largest gathering ever ... continuePosted March 5, 2011 by
A Path of Unified Fundraising – HIGHLIGHT
Lodro Rinzler, development coordinator for Shambhala’s Office of Finance and Development, shares an overview of fundraising efforts in 2010 and requests the help of all Shambhala entities to establish and operate within a coordinated, unified fundraising calendar. Three and a half years have passed since the ... continuePosted February 7, 2011 by
Key Developments in Our Mandala – HIGHLIGHT
The Kalapa Council has offered an overview of what’s been happening across our mandala since their update last June. This far-ranging report highlights the Shambhala Lineage, Mukpo Family, Practice and Education, Governance, the Dorje Kasung, Shambhala Europe, Shambhala Media, Shambhala Online and our networked community, Major ... continuePosted January 11, 2011 by Richard_Reoch
A Partnership at the Heart of the Kalapa Capital Centre – HIGHLIGHT
“The escalating threat to the world’s environment and climate stem from a profound predicament that affects all humanity. We are ever more rapidly losing our connection with the sacred nature of our world. This tragedy affects us in so many ways, but at its heart, ... continuePosted January 1, 2011 by
The Quest for Pure Water – HIGHLIGHT
Learn about the Water Treatment Plant at Shambhala Mountain Center in this video. And join the Shambhala Trust in completing the $1.2 million goal of the project’s first phase. By Zeb Zuckerberg Inspired by a deep love for Shambhala Mountain Center – and with an eye to ... continuePosted December 18, 2010 by
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