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Cooking “Me” into “We” – HIGHLIGHT
The Marriage Vow…and the culture of Enlightened Society COLUMN: Acharya Corner by Acharya Susan Chapman This summer I performed two wedding ceremonies. Both couples were obviously in love and expressed their vows to each other with deep, tearful authenticity, witnessed by family and friends. My husband was there to ... continuePosted October 8, 2013 by
Introducing Acharya Alfonso Taboada – HIGHLIGHT
Born in Madrid in 1962, Acharya Alfonso Taboada studied mathematic sciences. He was appointed this past summer by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche as Europe’s newest acharya. He has a family and currently works as a math teacher in two American universities in Madrid. In October, Acharya Eric ... continuePosted December 17, 2011 by
Judy Lief becomes Acharya Emeritus – HIGHLIGHT
Much loved Acharya Judy Lief has become an Acharya Emeritus. The title was bestowed on her by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, following a meeting they had at Karme Choling this summer in which they agreed that she would transition from being an active acharya to playing the ... continuePosted October 14, 2011 by
On Warriorship and the Economy, by Eric Spiegel – HIGHLIGHT
Over recent months the world has been in economic turmoil. There continues to be a sense of not knowing what will calm things or how to make them “right” again. It is likely that a fair number of people in the sangha have lost ... continuePosted February 20, 2009 by Eric Spiegel