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Shambhala Day 2023 – HIGHLIGHT
This year, Shambhala Day was on February 21. Centres, Groups, and Members joined from around the world to share in a moving and joyful live broadcast. The theme for the Shambhala Day 2023: Year of The Water Rabbit Live Broadcast was “Reflecting on the Practice of ... continuePosted February 27, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson
Shambhala Board Oath Ceremony – HIGHLIGHT
On Jan 31, 2023, new Shambhala Board members Jason Elias, George Gomez, Ashoka Mukpo, Cynthia Sagers, and Kiri Westby, took their Shambhala Board Members Oath. The oath ceremony was witnessed by continuing Shambhala Board Members, members of the Shambhala Global Services Team, and community members. Over 100 people ... continuePosted February 13, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson
Farewell to the Marvelous Dhi Good
Eve Rosenthal, Dhi Good, and Heather Scott In 2012, after six years at the helm of our established, yet still fledgling, Shambhala Online, I was ready to retire and hand over the reins to the next generation of techno-savants, those visionaries who would play in the “big ... continuePosted November 8, 2018 by Mark_Whaley
Beauty and Balance – HIGHLIGHT
A goldfish pond creates a haven for nature, and also builds friendship and community by David Zurick The frogs discovered my goldfish pond on the first day I filled it with water. The pond hadn’t yet settled into the garden. Its rubber liner showed like an embarrassing exposure, ... continuePosted September 29, 2017 by CGH
Sharing Midsummer Delights – HIGHLIGHT
appreciating the many joys of Midsummer Day celebrations by Carol Henderson Ah, Midsummer Day — a time for Shambhalians to gather together, to enjoy one another’s company, and to sample the many delights of this favorite holiday: a celebratory lhasang, delicious summer foods, games and laughter on the ... continuePosted June 25, 2016 by CGH
Maritime’s First Regional Gathering – HIGHLIGHT
by Jean Ahlgren, Fredericton, New Brunswick In May, Shastri Veit Weber accompanied by Vallie Stern, attended the 3 Pillar Leadership Training gathering with Sakyong Mipham at Karme Choling. Inspired by what they had learned and wanting to share this with others, they arranged to have a Canadian ... continuePosted July 31, 2013 by
Shambhala Congress Explores Community and Conflict
More than 150 Shambhalians from all corners of the world gathered in Halifax, the Shambhala capital, for the Fourth Shambhala Congress, from 9 to 11 November. The Congress discussions were based on advance consultation with centres and groups to establish the topics that people most wanted to ... continuePosted November 17, 2009 by
The Power of Chapstick – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene reporter in Halifax Ah, the many uses of chapstick. Last night, Stuart Lord (our new president of Naropa University) hosted a dinner for alumni. On each table were little offerings: pens, notepads, and bumper stickers branded with Naropa insignia. And chapstick. Little ... continuePosted November 13, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Taking Our Seats – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene blogger in Halifax It is fascinating to experience the full richness of Shambhala. The Vidyadhara once described the physical environment of Shambhala as dripping with gold and jewels, and being here for this week of celebration is actually an experience of this. ... continuePosted November 11, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Our Sakyong’s Heart – HIGHLIGHT
Yes, cybermandala, I am awake and writing at 4:15am. The city is dark and the only ones up and about in the lobby are the kasung, preparing for the arrival of His Eminence. I will be brief, but as many of you rouse yourselves at ... continuePosted November 10, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Dawning Delegates – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene blogger in Halifax On my second trip to the lobby this morning, I encountered the delegates from Gampo Abbey. I have always thought of my pre-dawn waking habits as weird, or unconventional, but upon encountering cheerful faces and maroon robes at that ... continuePosted November 9, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Dreaming Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene blogger in Halifax I awoke this morning contemplating dreams. The ones I had awaken from, the ones I live, the ones that guide my life and my choices. Dreams are like navigating with an internal compass – the little piece of metal ... continuePosted November 8, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Good Morning Halifax! – HIGHLIGHT
Early Morning, November 7, 2009 By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene blogger The first thing I did this morning was an act of economic treason. Well, according to my country of birth it may be considered patriotism, but since I consider myself a citizen of a global community of ... continuePosted November 7, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Tweeting Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
Using the Power of the Internet to Radiate Basic Goodness By Jennifer Holder Early this year, my boss at the book publishing company where I worked sat me down in front of Twitter and Facebook and gave me the pith instruction on how the modern ... continuePosted November 3, 2009 by Jennifer Holder