Aug 16
Thursday
The 10th Anniversary of the Empowerment of the Sakyong Wangmo
Photography © Marvin Moore 2008
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the empowerment of Khandro Tseyang Ripa as the Sakyong Wangmo, Dechen Chöying Sangmo. On Saturday, August 16, 2008, guests traveled from around the world to witness the ceremony. His Holiness Penor Rinpoche presided over the empowerment.
In honor of this anniversary, we offer memories of this special weekend celebration in Halifax, along with an article written by the Sakyong Wangmo about her relationship with her grandmother. Continue…
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Sakyong Chilean Teachings and Disaster Response
The Sakyong made a strong connection with the Shambhala community of Copiapo, Chile during the Chilean Garchen in February. They were in the front-lines when a storm caused devastating mudslides leaving tens of thousands of people without power or drinking water last year. To read more ... continuePosted April 8, 2016 by David_Brown
Reminder of Healing and Enriching Practices
Dorje TsegyalNext week the Sakyong will be performing two pujas, or intensive practices. This is an opportunity to request the Sakyong to help friends, loved ones, or ourselves through these practices. The pujas will be Medicine Buddha April 8th, for health, healing, and recovery from illness, ... continuePosted March 31, 2016 by David_Brown
A Birthday in Boulder – HIGHLIGHT
Jetsun Yudra celebrates her third birthday, on a windy day in Boulder, Colorado article by Steve Sachs photos by Michael Levy On the afternoon of Monday, March 14, Jetsun Yudra celebrated her third birthday at the Kalapa Court in Boulder. A chilly wind off the Rockies led to festivities ... continuePosted March 28, 2016 by CGH
Sakyong to Perform Healing and Enriching Practices
The Sakyong will perform two pujas, or intensive practices, for the benefit of Shambhala this April 8th and 9th. This is an opportunity to request the Sakyong to specifically help a friend, loved one, or ourselves through these practices. The pujas will be Medicine Buddha, for ... continuePosted March 17, 2016 by David_Brown
The Sakyong Returns to South America
The Kongma Sakyong has returned to South America, presiding over an 8-day long Garchen retreat with 170 Chileans, Brazilians, and a few North Americans in Cuncumen Chile. Following the retreat, the Sakyong gave a public talk in Santiago and addressed the Shambhala community. Acharyas Eve Rosenthal and ... continuePosted March 3, 2016 by David_Brown
The Notion of Lineage – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s Shambhala Day Address, Year of the Male Fire Monkey, Boulder Shambhala Center, 9 February 2016 Ladies and Gentlemen, please join me in a cheerful new-year bow. As we gather on this very primal day of the new year, please bring to mind your basic ... continuePosted February 15, 2016 by CGH
Nepal Epilogue: The Shambhala Lineage Thangka – HIGHLIGHT
Presentation of the Shambhala Lineage Thangka auspiciously follows the Gesar of Ling empowerment ceremonies in Pharpeng, Nepal by Walker Blaine Last October was the joyous occasion of the Sakyong and his family receiving the complete transmission of His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche’s mind-treasure, or gongter, in Pharpeng, Nepal. ... continuePosted February 8, 2016 by CGH
Opening the Treasury of Wisdom – HIGHLIGHT
Jetsun Drukmo begins her formal studies in the Tibetan language by Conner Loomis The Sakyong with Jetsun Drukmo On the auspicious third day of the eleventh month of the Year of the Wood Sheep, the eldest daughter of the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo, Jetsun Drukmo, began her Tibetan studies. ... continuePosted January 12, 2016 by CGH
Children’s Day Message from Sakyong Wangmo
Sakyong Wangmo, Jetsun Drukmo and Jetsun YudraThe Sakyong Wangmo, Jetsun Drukmo, and the Mukpo Family send warm wishes to the entire community from Nepal for Children’s Day, our Shambhala celebration of the winter solstice. Please enjoy this brief audio message from the Sakyong Wangmo and Jetsun ... continuePosted December 21, 2015 by David_Brown
The Blazing Warmth of Generosity – HIGHLIGHT
How generosity manifests at the Gongter ceremonies by Walker Blaine His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche Large Buddhist programs in Asia are primarily supported by major patrons, rather than by the collective sponsorship of all the participants’ program fees which is generally the case in the West. This means that an ... continuePosted November 20, 2015 by CGH
Letter from the Sakyong Wangmo – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong Wangmo writes to us from Nepal As we prepare to celebrate the birthday of the Kongma Sakyong, I felt inspired to share some thoughts and feelings with all of you. As everyone knows, this has been a tremendous year for our family, first with the ... continuePosted November 17, 2015 by CGH
Sakyong Receiving Teachings in Nepal
Rinchen Terdzo Orissa 2008-2009 by Walker Blaine The Sakyong is in Nepal at His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche’s monastery where he has begun receiving empowerments and transmissions for the gongter, or mind treasures, of His Eminence, the majority of which focus on Gesar of Ling. The Sakyong Wangmo, ... continuePosted November 15, 2015 by David_Brown
Renewed Invitation to Healing and Enrichment Pujas
The Sakyong will be performing two pujas, or intensive practices, for the benefit of Shambhala on November 21 -22 during his fall retreat in Nepal. These practices are opportunities for community members to request the Sakyong to specifically dedicate his personal practice to assist us, our ... continuePosted November 13, 2015 by David_Brown
Invitation to Healing and Enrichment Pujas
The Sakyong will be performing two pujas, or intensive practices, for the benefit of Shambhala in mid-November during his fall retreat in Parpeng, Nepal. These practices are opportunities for community members to request the Sakyong to specifically dedicate his personal practice to assist us, our households, ... continuePosted October 27, 2015 by Walker Blaine
Formally Celebrating Jetsun Dzedron’s Birth – HIGHLIGHT
Update from the Kalapa Court article by Sarah Sutherland, Private Secretary to the Sakyong Wangmo photos by Mike Levy Princess Jetsun Dzedron Okar Yangchen Ziji Mukpo was formally welcomed into the Shambhala community during a lovely outdoor evening celebration at the Kalapa Court last week. On behalf of the ... continuePosted August 28, 2015 by
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