Oct 07
Saturday
A Center That Works
A concise description of the outer, inner and secret levels of Shambhala Center design
by Russell Rodgers
Recently, the Kootenay Shambhala Centre in Nelson, British Columbia, purchased a building. Because we had to acquire the services of a non-sangha architect for the renovations, it seemed like a good idea to summarize for them in plain language some of the basic elements of how a Shambhala Centre functions and how it is designed. This summary is offered here as something that may be useful to other centers working with architects and designers who are not necessarily Shambhala practitioners. Continue…
Entries filed under Pacific Northwest
Seattle Bound – HIGHLIGHT
New Shastri brings a feminine perspective to Seattle by Andrea D’Asaro Our new Shastri, Trinley Busby, is relocating to Seattle from her home in Vancouver as our center’s first female Shastri. She brings a deep passion around opening Shambhala to greater diversity, including the power of the feminine. Her ... continuePosted July 10, 2017 by CGH
Shambhala Job Opportunities
We are pleased to announce three employment opportunities within our community. The following positions are currently accepting applicants: Shambhala is seeking to fill a new position of Shambhala Help Desk to be the first point of contact for individuals, centres and groups. The Shambhala Center of Seattle ... continuePosted November 10, 2015 by David_Brown
Jump the Gun – HIGHLIGHT
by Dan Peterson, Kadö Desung Care and Conduct Officer I turned on the AM radio while driving and was hooked. There was a shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School and five students were dead. The school was on lock-down and First Responders were on the scene, as well as local ... continuePosted March 21, 2015 by Dan
What Lisa Stanley did this summer
Lisa Stanley reports that during a recent two-week visit to Madison, Wisconsin she had the experience that should be familiar to most Shambhalians of switching from being a program participant to being a teacher to spending time with peers enjoying deep shop-talk. Here are six photographs by ... continuePosted August 24, 2013 by John David Smith
Site observed under construction
Why is it that construction sites are so watchable? And why is it that construction workers often look like they’re standing around watching other workers do the real work? Think of the last time the City of Portland dug up the sewers in your neighborhood. One answer ... continuePosted August 19, 2013 by John David Smith
Ann Cason and John Smith speak out on aging and sustainable learning
Community member Ann Cason recently contributed The Words of the Wise in Elephant Journal, which is very youth oriented, has had almost no articles about aging, seniors, etc., (i.e. what they have to look forward to) so this is somewhat groundbreaking in that regard. Here’s a snippet where she reflects ... continuePosted August 18, 2013 by John David Smith
An update from our own Changchup Nyima
Hello Portland Sangha, I thought I should write a little update about how things are going here at Gampo Abbey. I will include photos in this email. I forgot to send some as I said I would for the previous email. Life is going quite well at the ... continuePosted August 4, 2013 by John David Smith
Helpful feedback on weekly emails
We ASKED for it and we got it! Thanks to the inspiration of Melissa Mead, who has been faithfully producing the weekly email for the Portland Shambhala Center for the last 5 years, we included the following notice in our Weekly Announcements email last week: What have ... continuePosted July 28, 2013 by John David Smith
North-Northeast Delek bike ride
North/Northeast Delek joined the Sunday Parkways Rides on June 23, 2013. Though the contingent was small, the ride was a blast! From: Portland News Magazine continuePosted July 10, 2013 by John David Smith
HOW TO CONSTRUCT A DRALA PADDLE
(or reporting from Scappoose Bay on the hottest day of the year) Step 1–Take your seat: Step 2–Bring your attention to the “out breath”: Step 3–Gather in functional silence: Step 4–Stroke practice: Step 5–Row, row, in a row: Step 6–Open your 5 senses: Step 7– There is no Step 7! From: Portland News Magazine continuePosted July 10, 2013 by John David Smith
Dan Rubin plenary talk and the Portland Buddhist Festival
On June 1st, one of those bright Saturdays before Portland’s Junuary rains, the Portland Buddhist Festival was held this year in Colonel Sumner Park with booths from Dharma centers, talks, momo’s (that sold out) and more. The sun highlighting booths on either side. Talks and discussions were held ... continuePosted July 6, 2013 by John David Smith
Sometimes impermanence takes effort
In some cases impermanence takes care of itself but often we have to make a lot of effort to change things. When Portland got its new website several years ago it took a lot of effort to plan, develop and implement. Over time, however, our website has gradually gotten ... continuePosted July 1, 2013 by John David Smith
The Harlem Shake in Shambhala
As part of the 2013 Spring Arts Festival, the Shambhala Meditation Center community of Portland, OR has created their addition to the current “Harlem Shake” phenomenon. From: Portland News Magazine continuePosted July 1, 2013 by John David Smith
The Harlem Shake in Shambhala (in Portland, that is)
As part of the 2013 Spring Arts Festival, the Shambhala Meditation Center community of Portland, OR has created their addition to the current “Harlem Shake” phenomenon. From: Portland News Magazine continuePosted July 1, 2013 by John David Smith
Birth of Camille Gwendolyn Talbot McCoy
Camille Gwendolyn Talbot McCoy Camille Gwendolyn Talbot McCoy was born on Sunday June 9th at 7:05. She is amazing! We just got home with her last night (Wednesday, June 12) and are in complete bliss. Kim McCoy, Jason Talbot, and Camille From: Portland News Magazine continuePosted June 15, 2013 by John David Smith
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