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Queen Mother of Bhutan – HIGHLIGHT
On Friday September 23rd, the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo hosted the Queen of Bhutan to tea at the Boulder Shambhala Center. by Melanie Klein Known as the Queen Mother, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck is the first wife of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth King of Bhutan, who ... continuePosted September 27, 2016 by CGH
What Doctor Tho Knows – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhalians in Vienna hear an inspiring talk by the author of a new book on happiness by Joanna Francis photos by Sabine Fabach Last week the Vienna Shambhala Centre welcomed Dr. Ha Vin Tho to give a talk about Gross National Happiness and Enlightened Society. Dr. Tho was enthusiastically received, ... continuePosted March 5, 2016 by CGH
Naropa and Education for Gross National Happiness – HIGHLIGHT
Jennifer Holder interviews Naropa University professors Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown and Richard Brown about their work in Bhutan. In recent years, the deep connection between Naropa University and Bhutan has led to an ever-growing relationship, and four members of Naropa University’s faculty have recently attended a ... continuePosted April 25, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Harvesting Happiness – HIGHLIGHT
The Tale of Meme Haylay Haylay This tale was collected by Dorji Penjore in Bhumtang, Bhutan. It is a retelling of one of the most popular tales in Bhutan. Meme Haylay Haylay was a poor old man. He liked his life, and was ... continuePosted September 27, 2009 by
Teaching English in Bhutan – HIGHLIGHT
By David McDonnell The following was recently posted to sangha-announce, and the Shambhala Times got in touch with the author for more information, which follows… I’m a Shambhala member from Prague, Czech Republic, and last year I responded to a advertisement on sangha-announce about an English teaching position ... continuePosted May 15, 2009 by