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Sakyong Appoints 20 New Shastris
The Office of the Kalapa Court is pleased to announce that the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, has formally appointed twenty new shastris. The position of shastri was created by the Sakyong in 2009, and these shastris join almost eighty currently serving in centers throughout the mandala. ... continuePosted July 14, 2015 by David_Brown
Live Address with the Sakyong
The global Shambhala community will mark the enthronement anniversary of Kongma Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche on July 5th. Hosted by the Boulder Shambhala Center, the live broadcast begins at 11am Mountain / 1pm Eastern / 7pm Central Europe. The celebration will include remarks by Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown ... continuePosted July 4, 2015 by
Sakyong message to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Sakyong, having just emerged from leading a deep retreat at Shambhala Mountain Center, wants to share with the Shambhala community the following letter he has written to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Letter to Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church To the congregation of Mother Emanuel, and to ... continuePosted June 29, 2015 by David_Brown
Sakyong on CBS News Religion & Culture This Sunday
The Sakyong Interviewed by Liz Kineke of CBSThe Sakyong will be appearing in a documentary this Sunday June 28. CBS News Religion & Culture covered the Sakyong’s visit to Chicago as a part of a program looking at mindfulness and meditation in today’s society. Three years ago, ... continuePosted June 26, 2015 by David_Brown
Warrior Tribute for Jill Scott
Jill Scott in Vermont on May 25 2015, photo taken one week prior to her deathOur dear friend Jill Scott passed away peacefully on Monday 1 June. For decades Jill served Shambhala and both Sakyongs in many capacities with elegance, wisdom and good cheer, most ... continuePosted June 7, 2015 by
Prayers for Nepalese Earthquake Victims
Dear Shambhala Community: Since hearing the news of the earthquake and aftershocks yesterday, the Sakyong Wangmo and I have engaged in practice and prayer for the families and people of Nepal. The Sakyong Wangmo spoke with His Eminence, Namkha Drimed Rinpoche, who is in Kathmandu at the Ripa ... continuePosted April 26, 2015 by David_Brown
Job Posting: Regional Director for Northern California
Applications are still open for the position of Northern California Shambhala Regional Director. The dynamic region of Northern California Shambhala includes Sharchen Dzong in San Francisco as well as seven other Shambhala Centers and three Groups. If you may be interested in this position, or know ... continuePosted April 21, 2015 by
Princess Lamp of Beauty Returns Home
The Sakyong Wangmo and Jetsun Dzedron returned to the Kalapa Court yesterday, radiating joy and good health. Dzedron Okar Yangchen Ziji Mukpo was born at 4:49 am on April 10th at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, weighing 7 lbs 15 ounces. The child will be known ... continuePosted April 13, 2015 by David_Brown
Shambhala Royal Family Welcomes Their Third Child!
The Sakyong Wangmo of Shambhala gave birth to her third daughter at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax this morning at 4:49 a.m. local time. “With her usual dignity and strength, The Sakyong Wangmo, Khandro Tseyang gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl. Mother, father, ... continuePosted April 10, 2015 by David_Brown
Anticipating the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo’s Third Child
As the birth of the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo’s third child approaches, many people have inquired how to contribute an offering or send best wishes. In response to these requests, we have set up a registry where greetings may be sent to the family, and contributions ... continuePosted March 27, 2015 by David_Brown
Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo Bless Kalapa Centre Offices
On 16 March, the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo conducted ceremonies to purify and bless the new Kalapa Centre offices in Halifax. In the Sakyong’s new office at Sovereign Place overlooking Halifax Harbour — surrounded by the staff of the Sakyong Potrang, Shambhala, the Kalapa Court, Centre ... continuePosted March 25, 2015 by David_Brown
Sun Camp Applications Now Online
Sun Camp programs for the Year of the Wood Sheep are now available online: shambhalasuncamp.org. Sun Camp is an outdoor, sleep-away summer camp for children ages 10-16. Campers sleep in tents and enjoy the simple experience of waking up every day to their own world. Sun ... continuePosted March 2, 2015 by
Director of Practice & Education; Retirement of Jill Scott
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charlie Goetzl as the Director of Practice and Education, effective Shambhala Day. Mr. Goetzl will head the Office of Practice and Education, whose focus is overseeing and supporting the consistent and skillful application of the policies and ... continuePosted February 6, 2015 by David_Brown
Northern California Shambhala Seeks Director
Northern California Shambhala is inviting applications for the position of Director. This dynamic region includes Sharchen Dzong in San Francisco as well as seven other Shambhala Centers and three Groups. If you may be interested in this position, or know a suitable candidate, please read ... continuePosted February 2, 2015 by
Concerning the Tragic Events in Paris
Message from the Sakyong concerning the tragic events in Paris: I have been tracking the attacks in Paris closely since they were announced and want to offer my sincere condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy. It was heartbreaking to hear the news about the shootings. ... continuePosted January 9, 2015 by
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