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People’s Climate Mobilization – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhalians take action, responding to the call for Buddhist participation in the People’s Climate Mobilization by Mark Rasmuson Members of the DC Shambhala sangha have joined a coalition of Mindfulness/Buddhist groups to help organize the April 29 People’s Climate Mobilization in Washington DC. The coalition, working with several hundred other partners who ... continuePosted March 19, 2017 by CGH
The Need to Feel – HIGHLIGHT
A Shambhala teacher explores the meaning of “Environmental Melancholia” and its connection to meditation practice, through the work of artist Regan Rosburg by Shastri Christine Heming I recently participated in Proclaiming Basic Goodness: Shambhala Meditation with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche at the Halifax Shambhala Centre. Once again I was ... continuePosted March 15, 2017 by CGH
The Earth is Heating Up – HIGHLIGHT
With global warming happening, and happening so fast, what’s a Shambhalian to Do? by Emily Takahashi I had a running start on most people on the news that Earth’s temperature was increasing, due to the burning of fossil fuels. In the 1970’s, when I was still a teenager, ... continuePosted July 27, 2016 by CGH
The Pope, the Climate, and Enlightened Society – HIGHLIGHT
Followers of many traditions come together to contemplate climate change through study of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si by Russell Rogers Here in Nelson British Columbia, the Kootenay Shambhala Centre is taking part in an extraordinary event. For the first time, 50 to 60 people from various churches ... continuePosted December 26, 2015 by CGH
Contemplating Action on Climate Change, Part II – HIGHLIGHT
Calling for Meditation in Action on Climate Change –A Further Exploration by Acharya Marty Janowitz Part Two photo of an Earth Rise by astronaut William Anders From our Buddhist teachings and more vitally our meditative experience, we do have means to traverse the seeming abyss between our path as practitioners ... continuePosted October 18, 2015 by CGH
Contemplating Action on Climate Change, Part I – HIGHLIGHT
Calling for Meditation in Action on Climate Change –A Further Exploration by Acharya Marty Janowitz Part One A year ago many of us were looking forward to the People’s Climate Mobilisation which was timed to coincide with the United Nations Summit on Climate Change. While the New York and ... continuePosted October 17, 2015 by CGH
Harvesting Peace – HIGHLIGHT
Veggies courtesy of Burlington ShambhalaCheerful Harvest of Peace from all of us at the Shambhala Times! The Harvest of Peace Nyida Day is our opportunity to focus on community, and to mark the changing of seasons as a sangha. “Nyi” comes from “Nyima” meaning sun, and “da” ... continuePosted September 22, 2014 by
A Call to Meditation in Action on Climate Change – HIGHLIGHT
by Acharya Marty Janowitz In a short while we will be arriving at the autumn equinox, the moment in our annual and seasonal cycle we call ‘Harvest of Peace’. Such moments are marked not because we need another holiday but because it is natural to experience ... continuePosted September 14, 2014 by
Creating Enlightened Society on a Lifeless Planet – HIGHLIGHT
Are We Reacting with Urgency to the Climate Crisis? by Irene Lorch-Wauchope, Halifax, Nova Scotia As Buddhists, we understand that we create our reality with our thoughts. Unfortunately, this also applies to how many of us are reacting to the increasing urgency of the climate crisis. No matter ... continuePosted November 24, 2013 by
Protecting Relationships During Don Season – HIGHLIGHT
by Acharya Susan Chapman, Vancouver B.C. Because it was scheduled many months ago, by coincidence last night’s opening class of our Mindful Communication course occurred on the first day of Don Season. Around 40 people, mostly newcomers, listened to the tinkling of the bells from the Mamo chants ... continuePosted February 7, 2013 by
Sakyong Calls for Protecting the Earth – HIGHLIGHT
A Call to Contemplation and Action on Climate Change by Sakyong Mipham (republished from April 2009) On April 19, 2009, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche offered the following teaching in support of Earth Day, and the work of the Touching the Earth working group of the ... continuePosted December 6, 2009 by
The Sakyong on signing declaration on climate change – HIGHLIGHT
By Touching the Earth Working Group In the winter of 2008, Buddhadharma magazine published an appeal for an international Buddhist conference in response to the growing risks of climate change. Following this appeal, a document was drafted with the input of over 20 Buddhist teachers, culminating in ... continuePosted July 10, 2009 by