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The Buddhist Gentleman: How to Buy Nice Clothes – HIGHLIGHT
By: Lodro Rinzler In his regular column for the Huffington Post, 28 year-old Shambhala teacher Lodro Rinzler tackles thorny issues facing meditators in the modern world. With wit and aplomb, he addresses real-life questions — sent to him by readers — and contemplates “What Would Sid Do?” ... continuePosted June 2, 2011 by
The Value of Mistakes in Buddhism – HIGHLIGHT
By: Lodro Rinzler In his regular column for the Huffington Post, 28 year-old Shambhala teacher Lodro Rinzler tackles thorny issues facing meditators in the modern world. With wit and aplomb, he addresses real-life questions — sent to him by readers — and contemplates “What Would Sid Do?” ... continuePosted May 29, 2011 by
Rejuvenating the Sangha in Amsterdam – HIGHLIGHT
By: Jerry de Groot After meeting at several magical Buddhist Youth Festivals in Germany, three young Dutchmen began organizing weekly evenings for young people at the Amsterdam Shambhala Center starting in 2009. The formula was simple: design a nice postcard, spread it around at colleges and universities, ... continuePosted May 27, 2011 by
New website to support young sangha around the world – HIGHLIGHT
Have you seen www.every-bodhi.org? Everybodhi is an initiative started by Shambhala Europe to support young people on the path and open doors for new people to explore the three jewels. It is created by young people, for young people. Everybodhi’s mission is To bring together the ... continuePosted May 25, 2011 by
Going Dutch? Attracting Generation Y to Shambhala Programs with Youth Discount – HIGHLIGHT
By Geertje Couwenbergh A Saturday in mid-January at the Amsterdam Shambhala Meditation Center sets the stage for an unusual display. The center’s main shrine room is packed and buzzing with people whose expectations, hopes and doubts are so tangible that I can almost gnaw on it. It’s ... continuePosted May 1, 2011 by
Football, Yoga & Meditation Retreat
During the first week of the upcoming world championships football (soccer), the Buddhist Youth Project is organizing a brand-new program called the Football, Yoga & Meditation Retreat. The program – which will take place from the 13 to 19th of June at Hotel Schloss Heinsheim in ... continuePosted May 27, 2010 by