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Fostering Indoor Air Quality, with Shambhala Teachings and Practice – HIGHLIGHT
By Vinicius Amano on Unsplash By “Jackie Writing Jackie” The Dalai Lama once stated that there are two major reasons leading to the current environmental crisis: ignorance, and a lack of courage to take action to solve problems. The human connection to nature is a vital part of Shambhala Buddhism ... continuePosted February 2, 2020 by archives-staff
The Pathology of Happiness – HIGHLIGHT
A closer look at cultural conceptions related to happiness and contentment by Larry Barnett When an idea, an object, a substance, or an emotion preoccupies consciousness to the near exclusion of anything else, we call it an obsession. And when an obsession becomes a compulsion so powerful as ... continuePosted August 3, 2017 by CGH
Compassionate Brush – HIGHLIGHT
A student’s tone drawing of a lotusContemplative Art Project with the Vancouver School Board article, photos and video by Brian Callahan On October 21st, His Holiness XIV Dalai Lama visited a Vancouver high school to dialogue with students on the importance of educating the heart as well as ... continuePosted November 23, 2014 by
Shambhala hosted by Dalai Lama’s Retreat Center – HIGHLIGHT
Judith Broadus writes about the first Shambhala Training held at the Dalai Lama’s Retreat Center in Bloomington, Indiana. A Shambhala Training Level I was held in the library of the Cultural Center at Kumbum West, The Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center (TMBCC), located on 108 acres ... continuePosted November 4, 2010 by
The Dalai Lama Turns 75 – HIGHLIGHT
His Holiness the Dalai Lama celebrated his 75th birthday in Dharamsala on July 6th with much fanfare. Read more about the celebrations on USA Today, Phayul.com, and the Huffington Post. May His Holiness enjoy long life and freedom from obstacles! continuePosted July 7, 2010 by
Messages from Buddhist leaders on Tibet earthquake – HIGHLIGHT
His Holinesses the Dalai Lama and Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa offer their condolences and prayers for the victims of the earthquake in Jyekundo (Ch: Yushu), an area in Qinghai Province that is 98% Tibetan. The Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama offered his condolences to victims of a devastating earthquake ... continuePosted April 17, 2010 by
Blessed by the Dalai Lama – HIGHLIGHT
His Holiness the Dalia Lama performed the ribbon cutting and ceremonial blessings officially opening Rigon Thupten Mindroling Monastery on 12 January 2010. Arriving by helicopter from Bhubaneswar and heavily guarded by the Orissa state police, His Holiness arrived and took up residence at the newly ... continuePosted January 19, 2010 by
Ripa Monastery Opening with Dalai Lama and Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
The Shambhala community is warmly invited to attend the official opening of the Ripa monastery in Orissa with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche to held 12 – 16 January 2010. There will be a series of ceremonies and celebrations throughout ... continuePosted June 17, 2009 by
Tibet in the News
As many of you know, the 50th Anniversary of the Lhasa Uprising took place on March 10, 2009. The New York Times has a number of compelling articles on the current situation. Read articles on Tibet at the New York Times or view a slideshow of ... continuePosted March 13, 2009 by Holly