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Falling in Love with a Buddha – HIGHLIGHT
by Frank Berliner To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, Frank Berliner has published a book that recalls his encounters with this engaging and enigmatic teacher. Here is an excerpt. You can order a copy of the book, or download it as ... continuePosted March 30, 2012 by Jennifer Holder
The Two Sakyongs – HIGHLIGHT
The 25th anniversary of the parinirvana (death) of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche is looming – April 4th marks the day. To mark and celebrate the founder of the Shambhala Buddhist community, the Shambhala Times will be featuring articles and stories over the coming weeks. You ... continuePosted March 29, 2012 by
A Mukpo Painting – HIGHLIGHT
For those that don’t know him, Tagtrug Mukpo, affectionately known as Taggie, was born in Boulder, Colorado on March 9, 1971 to Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and his wife, Lady Diana Mukpo. He is half-brother to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Chogyam Trungpa’s eldest son. As a young child, ... continuePosted March 28, 2012 by
A Brief History of Shambhala Art – HIGHLIGHT
by Steven Saitzyk, International Director of Shambhala Art How does one begin to tell a story that no one person can tell? Even finding a starting point for this tale is a challenge. I could start when I first met the Druk Sakyong, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in ... continuePosted March 11, 2012 by
A Precious Opportunity – HIGHLIGHT
Acharya Eve Rosenthal will be assisting Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche March 2nd-4th in Northern California to teach the Rigden Weekend. Recently, she shared some thoughts on the history of the program and its importance. Article by Stephen Schurkey. For a long time, Shambhala Training Levels I through 5 ... continuePosted January 31, 2012 by
laughter and tears – HIGHLIGHT
poem offered by Jeff A. Fink we were once shiny, undented had baby after baby with limitless perfect futures. we had answers, speed and never enough time, we were accelerating. last night fall came to this mountain the face of the grey man peering through the glass, this morning we sit beneath a weakening sun the ... continuePosted December 10, 2011 by
Honeymoon Pilgrimage – HIGHLIGHT
by Eric Rugani and Nadine Zerbel, of the Shambhala Center in Marseille, France This is an excerpt of the longer article which can be found in a number of installments on the Shambhala Europe Blog. See below for links to the longer articles. At the time of ... continuePosted December 9, 2011 by
At The Heart – HIGHLIGHT
By Ron Schultz member and practitioner at the Los Angeles, CA sangha Finding the words that convey the opening of one’s heart and the transformation of one’s existence seems like a better task for a Gershwin or a Porter than a Schultz. But nonetheless, it is mine. I ... continuePosted July 11, 2011 by ron_schultz
Clouds of Drala Warriors – HIGHLIGHT
Ladies and Gentlemen of Shambhala, To celebrate this day when we remember and reflect on the life of the Dorje Dradül Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, I have written this poem, which arose from the aspiration for all in this world to benefit from his profound gift of ... continuePosted April 4, 2011 by
From the Archives: The Fourth Moment – HIGHLIGHT
In anticipation of the 24th Parinirvana of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche on April 4th, the Shambhala Times shares an excerpt from a lecture by Trungpa Rinpoche during the first summer session of the Naropa Institute in July 1974. Originally titled, “Meditation and the Fourth Moment,” ... continuePosted April 3, 2011 by
Walking in Juniper – HIGHLIGHT
Walking in Junipers A poem by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Written for his father, July 29,1989 The other night I dreamt of you. You were in the realm of the dakinis Surrounded by your multitude of maidens. Some came to you And some wanted you to come to them Others just played in your delight Still ... continuePosted March 28, 2011 by
Shambhala Day Address – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Day Address by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche May the dawn of basic goodness arise. May the confidence of goodness be eternal. May goodness be all-victorious. May that goodness bring profound, brilliant glory. I am back! [Applause and cheering] I’m rested, and I’m ready to go. And I love you all. Thank ... continuePosted March 12, 2011 by
TWENTY YEARS OF RULING AND TEACHING: Introduction – HIGHLIGHT
Shastri Benoît Côté marks the transition of the past year in the Sakyong’s reign by offering a history of twenty years of ruling and teaching. This is the first in a series of articles about this journey, based on available documents that mark the various ... continuePosted February 24, 2011 by BenoitCote
30 Years Ago at Lake Louise – HIGHLIGHT
Photos from 1981 Vajradhatu Seminary By Tony Bouret This reminiscence from the 1981 Vajradhatu Seminary was broadcast by Tony Bouret on sangha_announce. With his permission, we have reproduced a selection of his photographs below. It’s been 30 years! The 1981 Vajradhatu Seminary was the last of three held ... continuePosted January 22, 2011 by
Finding Chogyam Trungpa’s Escape Route – HIGHLIGHT
Join us in celebrating the premiere of Touch and Go by Grant MacLean. This documentary traces the escape route over Himalaya that Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche used in 1959 to lead hundreds of Tibetans to safety in India. The first two parts of Touch and Go can ... continuePosted January 16, 2011 by