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Touching the Earth Collective—July 2020 Newsletter
From the Shambhala Times: the original publication of this newsletter begins with a loving tribute to Shastri Russell Rogers. You can find that tribute here. From the Collective: Here we share with you the first Shambhala Touching the Earth Collective monthly Newsletter, one of the first sprouts arising ... continuePosted July 21, 2020 by archives-staff
In Loving Memory of Shastri Russell Rogers – HIGHLIGHT
This remembrance was originally published as part of the Touching the Earth Collective‘s July 2020 Newsletter. The rest of that newsletter has been shared with Times readers here. We honor Shastri Russell Rogers, as he was an early supporter of the Collective, generously providing lengthy curriculum, contemplations, ... continuePosted July 21, 2020 by archives-staff
Letter from Lady Diana Mukpo – HIGHLIGHT
Office of the Druk Sakyong Wangmo To the Shambhala sangha, I write this letter in a difficult time for our community as well as our world. Turmoil engulfs us internally and externally as across society people wake up to the ways the institutions that surround us have ... continuePosted July 16, 2020 by archives-staff
Dimissioni da parte di alcuni acharya
5 luglio 2020 Cari Guerrieri Shambhala, E’ con tristezza e cuore aperto che condividiamo la nostra decisione di dimissionare dal ruolo di acharya. Questa decisione non è giunta facilmente e non è stata presa alla leggera. Alcuni di noi hanno servito in questo ruolo per molti anni e ... continuePosted July 8, 2020 by archives-staff
Carta conjunta de varios acharyas que se retiran
5 de julio de 2020 Queridos/as guerreros/as de Shambhala: Con tristeza y el corazón abierto compartimos nuestra decisión de dejar el puesto de acharyas. No ha resultado una decisión fácil ni se ha tomado con ligereza. Algunos hemos servido en este puesto durante muchos años y hemos dedicado la vida ... continuePosted July 8, 2020 by archives-staff
Acharya Resignation Letter – HIGHLIGHT
Este artículo ha sido traducido al español aqui. Questo articolo è stato tradotto in italiano qui. The following is a statement to the Shambhala community, offered by a group of acharyas who are resigning from their role, but will remain active in Shambhala and beyond. July 5, 2020 Dear Shambhala Warriors, It is ... continuePosted July 8, 2020 by archives-staff
Karmê Chöling is Now Open to Residency – HIGHLIGHT
Photo Credit Pablo Coddou By Mike de Give You may have heard that Karme Choling is fundamentally changing the way it operates. For a long time, we’ve served the mandala by hosting meditation retreats and other dharma programs. While we’ll still offer those programs, now our primary activity ... continuePosted July 2, 2020 by archives-staff
Open Letter from 68 Dharma Brats to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
The following republishes an open letter from second-generation members of the Shambhala community to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the community’s leader and spiritual teacher. The letter expresses a heartfelt request for the Sakyong to engage in a path of authentic accountability for his actions that harmed specific ... continuePosted June 30, 2020 by archives-staff
Tagtruk Mukpo Update – HIGHLIGHT
Taggi and Rowan, his shadow By Jim Christie, Senior Living Provider to Tagtruk Mukpo Greetings and salutations to family and friends of Taggi Mukpo. In this time of strife and sorrow through out the world, we look, and find daily all the simple blessings we have here at ... continuePosted April 13, 2020 by archives-staff
Letter from the Druk Sakyong Wangmo – HIGHLIGHT
Office of the Druk Sakyong Wangmo Dearest Community Members, During this unprecedented time of difficulty, I have been thinking about all of you and wanted to reach out. I know that we are all struggling, in many different ways. Within my own family, I see that everyone has ... continuePosted March 30, 2020 by archives-staff
COVID-19 — Community Care Message
Dear Shambhalians – We are living an unprecedented time of uncertainty, disruption, and stress. It seems that each day brings yet more difficult news. COVID-19 (known as the coronavirus) has brought isolation—both felt and real—as we all struggle, putting our lives on hold and using social distancing ... continuePosted March 30, 2020 by archives-staff
Meditation and Connection in a Time of Isolation – HIGHLIGHT
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash by Gayle Van Gils I have been feeling more than a bit ungrounded and lonely….. Being forced to stay home and away from other people seems so wrong. Yet, here we are – in this together – feeling our way towards a ... continuePosted March 28, 2020 by archives-staff
The European sangha meets during its first ‘European Forum’ – HIGHLIGHT
The European sangha is composed of different regions with their own cultures and languages. The establishing of these regions and their collaboration takes time and is in process for years. Some regions exist for more than 20 years. Some others are relatively new. The European Regional ... continuePosted October 9, 2019 by archives-staff
Coming Home to Yourself – HIGHLIGHT
From www.thepresencepoint.com By Sarah Lipton We already have what we need. We are who we have always been. When we gaze out at the horizon, if we know how to look, we see our own mind mirrored back. It is time, I believe, to look to our roots. So how ... continuePosted July 29, 2019 by archives-staff
Islands of Sanity – HIGHLIGHT
Christine Heming reviews Margaret Wheatley’s new book, Who Do We Choose to Be? Who Do We Choose To Be by Margaret Wheatley “Is it possible to use our influence and power to create islands of sanity in the midst of a raging destructive sea.” I was drawn to Margaret ... continuePosted May 27, 2019 by archives-staff