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Shambhala Lineage, by Chogyam Trungpa
Making the journey of warriorship depends first of all on your personal realization of genuineness and basic goodness. Ultimately, giving up selfishness, or ego, is only possible if you have a living, human example—someone who has already done so, and therefore makes it possible for ... continuePosted April 3, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Fulfilling His Aspirations: The Root Texts Project
Early in 1981, I became the chief editor at Vajradhatu (now Shambhala), replacing Judy Lief. Judy was leaving to become the dean of Naropa Institute, the equivalent of the president of that institution today. On her way out the door, she gave me several transmissions about ... continuePosted April 3, 2009 by
Chogyam Trungpa reads Trungpa the Poet – HIGHLIGHT
In this recording, taken from the Audio Archives of Naropa University, the Vidyadhara reads few of his poems, accompanied by David Rome. Each poem is introduced by him. The reading includes poetry written in English, as well as his poetry written in Tibetan and translated into ... continuePosted April 3, 2009 by Jessica Sarapoff
Recapping the Rinchen Terdzo in Orissa, India – HIGHLIGHT
The Rinchen Terdzo concluded on March 4th after three months of empowerments. This article is a digest of what happened during the Rinchen Terdzo, bestowed by His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche upon Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in Orissa, India. continuePosted March 23, 2009 by Walker Blaine
Celebration in the Tidal Zone – HIGHLIGHT
How the Shambhala Institute (now ALIA) Began It might have something to do with the beaches where I grew up—under every rock, in every tidal pool, there was scuttling, swimming, clinging life of every shape and colour. I loved this fertile zone where the land and sea ... continuePosted February 22, 2009 by SusanLS
What is the Ratna Prison Initiative?
With 2.2 million people incarcerated in the US and a 60-70% recidivism rate, the fate of criminals impacts us all, though we may not realize it ourselves until we become more directly victimized. Before that happens, Ratna Prison Initiative tries to replace active ignorance of ... continuePosted February 20, 2009 by Gary_Allen