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Be Part of the Conversation: Sharing Shambhala Part 2 – Moving Forward Together – HIGHLIGHT
How can we move forward as a community that respects one another’s practice paths? What practical steps can we take to strengthen our community? Through October’s Sharing Shambhala Part 1 conversations, we have developed a map of the experiences and aspirations of Shambhalians with different practice relationships ... continuePosted November 5, 2021 by Natasha West
Update from the Office of Care and Conduct – HIGHLIGHT
We continue to feel genuine concern for healing the harm that people have experienced in our community and are pleased to be able to share with you some updates on the various initiatives that have come to life over the last years. We also want to ... continuePosted October 26, 2021 by Natasha West
Therapy and Counselling Program for Shambhala Community Members Seeking Assistance – HIGHLIGHT
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Dear Shambhala Community, The Shambhala Board acknowledges that healing and repair is an imperative for our community, and we aspire to do what we can to repair past and current harm, particularly for those individuals who have experienced harm due to aggression, ... continuePosted February 19, 2021 by archives-staff
Release of New Code of Conduct Policies
Dear Shambhala Community — We, as the Board of Directors of Shambhala, are pleased to ratify and introduce to the Shambhala Community the new Code of Conduct consisting of the following documents: Shambhala Code of Conduct Child Protection Policy Policy for People Holding Positions of Authority Policy to Address Sexual Misconduct Policy on ... continuePosted August 4, 2020 by archives-staff
In the Days to Come – HIGHLIGHT
One person considers the future of her relationship with Shambhala by Carol Henderson Ever since reading the June 25th letter from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, I have been swept by waves of emotion. Feelings are both deep and close to the surface; the sight of a flower or the ... continuePosted July 8, 2018 by CGH
Community Care – HIGHLIGHT
On March 19, the Kalapa Council — the governing body of the Shambhala international community — announced a new effort to address issues of past harm in our community, and to refine and bolster existing policies and procedures to create safer environments for our members and ... continuePosted July 2, 2018 by CGH
Community Update – HIGHLIGHT
From the Kalapa Council of Shambhala Dear Community – You may have seen the recent media coverage in The Guardian and Newsweek about the Kalapa Council’s February 12 letter to the community regarding harm and abuse. The Kalapa Council was aware that these articles would be published, and would like ... continuePosted March 9, 2018 by CGH
Mary Sehlinger Retirement – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala’s Director of Societal Health and Well-being retires: “I see the Shambhala Community engaging in a long cultural shift.” by Kalapa Envoy Richard Reoch After six years as Shambhala’s Director of Societal Health and Well-Being, Mary Sehlinger is retiring. Known to many by her former married surname, Whetsell ... continuePosted January 30, 2017 by CGH
Conducting Ourselves & Caring for Others – HIGHLIGHT
An Interview with Societal Health & Well-being Director Mary Whetsell Beginning on October 20, 2015, a suite of three policies providing guidelines for kindness and care will be introduced to the Shambhala mandala by the Office of Societal Health & Well-being. The newly revised Care and Conduct ... continuePosted October 20, 2015 by CGH
Nourishing the Third Jewel: A Letter from our Guest Editors – HIGHLIGHT
We are delighted to welcome you to this theme for the Shambhala Times, which focuses on “Nourishing the Third Jewel.” When we take refuge in the sangha, or the third jewel, we enter a path of companionship. As sangha brothers and sisters, we both support each ... continuePosted May 31, 2009 by
Supporting Enlightened “Care and Conduct”
By Irene Vliegenthart The Shambhala Care and Conduct document is based on the view that the Shambhala mandala is committed to creating enlightened society. As well, the members of the Shambhala community are inspired by the teachings to conduct themselves in a manner that brings forth the ... continuePosted May 29, 2009 by