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Generosity as Path & Practice During Climate Change by Rebekka Henrikson – HIGHLIGHT
Generosity as Path & Practice During Climate Change By Rebekka Henrikson “The prosperity of the bodhisattvas Is inexhaustible, filling the whole of space. In order to obtain such prosperity, completely propagate that generosity.” Our world is in need of generosity. Our planet is in dire need of peace and healing. How ... continuePosted November 8, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Moment to Moment – HIGHLIGHT
A few thoughts that pop to mind by Susan Firer I’m experiencing writer’s block again. I was on a roll with easy flowing topics the last couple of months, but not so right now. I think I may just write briefly about ideas that pop into my mind…like ... continuePosted January 30, 2018 by CGH
After the Bodhisattva Vow – HIGHLIGHT
Members of the Portland Shambhala Center work together to create community and connections for those who have taken the Bodhisattva Vow by Jan Rogerson and Willa Rabinovitch The Bodhisattva Vow ceremony, attended by family, friends and sangha, was moving and inspiring – a momentous and life-changing event. Afterwards, ... continuePosted August 8, 2016 by CGH
Practice as Revolution – HIGHLIGHT
The Punk Rock Bodhisattva COLUMN: Radical Compassion Shambhala Times Exclusive Interview with Noah Levine conducted by Cameron Wenaus of retreat.guru and Sarah Lipton, Editor-in-Chief of the Shambhala Times transcribed and written by Emma Sartwell, Shambhala Times Volunteer Envisioning a spiritual teacher, you might picture a serene, glowing pacifist, exuding calm ... continuePosted August 3, 2015 by
The Great Reversal – HIGHLIGHT
Illustration by Megumi YoshidaPutting others first—it’s the great switch that changes everything. It cuts samsara at the root and plants the seed of enlightenment. Sakyong Mipham here describes how to be a bodhisattva. The Mahayana Buddhist tradition is defined by the supreme thought of bodhichitta, the intention ... continuePosted August 5, 2013 by
The Journey’s Purpose – HIGHLIGHT
by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche The Mahayana Buddhist tradition is defined by the supreme thought of bodhichitta, the intention to bring all sentient beings to enlightenment. Those who vow to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of others are known as bodhisattvas. Their path is based on the six ... continuePosted June 10, 2013 by
Becoming a Bodhisattva – HIGHLIGHT
Monthly Dharma Teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche At the core of the Mahayana Buddhist teachings is the crown jewel of bodhichitta. This is the supreme thought, the highest possible concept that the mind can generate. Bodhichitta is the intention to bring all sentient beings to enlightenment. The person ... continuePosted February 15, 2013 by
The Joke’s on Me – HIGHLIGHT
From the column Dharma Snacks by Cynthia Kneen Trungpa Rinpoche always asked me to help him–at Tail of the Tiger, at Naropa University, and later, as he put it, “by infiltrating the business world and telling me what they are up to.” “Please,” he’d say, “Help me. ... continuePosted October 17, 2009 by