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Sakyong says, “Hitch up your Chuba” – HIGHLIGHT
Remarks from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s Shambhala Day Address, March 2, 2014 compiled by President Richard Reoch for The Shambhala Times “We are entering the Year of the Horse which is very much associated with windhorse and action, a year of doing and accomplishing,” the Sakyong said in his ... continuePosted March 3, 2014 by
Warrior Tribute to Kristine Ellis – HIGHLIGHT
Kristine Ellis December 25, 2013by Jessie Friedman with the help Kris’s cousin Marcia originally published on Chronicles of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Kristine Theresa Ashton Ellis of Boulder died suddenly, unexpectedly on Monday morning, January 27, 2014. It sent a shock wave through her daughter Tingzin’s life in San ... continuePosted February 6, 2014 by
The Kalapa Court Celebrates a Joyful Children’s Day – HIGHLIGHT
Jetsun Yudra and Jetsun Drukmo share a playful moment on Children’s Dayby Sarah Sutherland, Regional Secretary to the Sakyong Wangmo photos by the Kalapa Court Children’s Day 2013 was an especially cheerful celebration at the Kapala Court in Boulder. With the Sakyong, Sakyong Wangmo and Jetsun Yudra looking ... continuePosted January 4, 2014 by
A Warm Welcome – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Wangmo and Jetsun Yudra at the Welcoming CeremonyJetsun Yudra’s First Visit to the Kalapa Court in Boulder by Gabriel Dayley Ceremony photos by Katie Weisberger; photo of Jetsun Drukmo by Pablo Coddou With snow falling in Boulder on Thursday, November 21st, Shambhalians gathered at the Kalapa Court to ... continuePosted December 6, 2013 by
On the Health and Healing Puja – HIGHLIGHT
Medicine Buddha, from Orissa, Indiaby Walker Blaine, Master of Liturgies to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche This December 5th–7th the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche will perform a three-day Health and Healing Puja, or practice intensive, in Boulder, Colorado to increase health and dispel obstacles to well-being in the Shambhala ... continuePosted November 29, 2013 by
Health and Healing Puja
The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche will do a three-day puja, or practice intensive, December 5th—7th in Boulder, Colorado, to increase health and dispel obstacles to well-being in the Shambhala community. The Shambhala community is invited to practice with the Kongma Sakyong, both locally in Boulder and around ... continuePosted November 16, 2013 by
The Boulder Flood: Notes from High Ground – HIGHLIGHT
As flooding continues in Boulder Valley, Jennifer Holder offers tidbits from a hillside. Just as I sit at my computer to write this, the sun peeks through rainclouds for the second time in four days. It quickly fades, but encourages me on to write this little ... continuePosted September 13, 2013 by Jennifer Holder
Sakyong’s Book Launch and Earth Day Walk/Run – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong’s latest book, Running with the Mind of Meditation, was successfully launched in Boulder Colorado as part of the Earth Day celebrations. photos courtesy of Breton Hoagland BHH Studios Nearly 800 people participated in the 10th Annual Earth Day 5K walk/run, nearly three times over the usual ... continuePosted April 24, 2012 by
Boulder: Tea for New Shambhala Leaders – HIGHLIGHT
story by Sarah Sutherland, Regional Secretary to the Sakyong Wangmo photos by Marvin Ross, www.marvinrossphotography.com On the beautiful early spring afternoon of March 11th, nearly 30 new Shambhala leaders gathered at the Kalapa Court in Boulder for a tea and reception with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. A similar event was ... continuePosted March 19, 2012 by
Enlightened Households: What it Could Look Like – HIGHLIGHT
Article and photos by Michael Levy When two senior teachers, Steve Vosper and Kimiko Miyakawa, joined Shastri Samten Kobelt in Boulder for a hands-on workshop about Enlightened Households, a buzz began in the community. I didn’t really have the time, but the magnetism of this group and ... continuePosted January 22, 2012 by
Happy Places – HIGHLIGHT
by Margo Shean Looking at my mom’s fridge, which happens to be one of my happy places, I notice the Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center brochure. The brochure is full of exciting things sure to fill any dharma bum’s dreams. After a few months of readjusting to the world ... continuePosted November 19, 2011 by
Vivid Awareness in Boulder – HIGHLIGHT
Hundreds gathered for a teaching by Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche at the Boulder Shambhala Center in early August. His teachings focused on two texts of esoteric instructions by Khenpo Gangshar, a root teacher for the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The event drew together people from ... continuePosted September 2, 2011 by
The Ball in Boulder – HIGHLIGHT
Dancing, poetry, Bollywood and toasts… the Shambhala Ball returned to Boulder this year. Local Shambhalians dressed up in their finery to enjoy an evening of celebration — rounding out Shambhala Day on March 5. Here is a glimpse into the evening. continuePosted March 15, 2011 by
Exchanging the Fan: New Leadership in Boulder – HIGHLIGHT
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Ziji: Resources for Uplifting Your World
I fell in love with Ziji from the first moment I walked in. With its uplifted environment, beautiful shrine supplies, and every dharma book under the sun, it was a joy simply to be there. That was the winter of 1986. Little did I know the ... continuePosted February 24, 2009 by Amy Kida