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Warrior in World – HIGHLIGHT
Sacred Path of the Warrior Presented at Youth Conference Rev. Alexander Garbera, a member of the Pioneer Valley Shambhala Meditation Center, presented concepts from Chögyam Trungpa’s Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior at True Colors SOGIEcon (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression) last March. The workshop was crafted to ... continuePosted May 6, 2025 by Jillian_Johnson
Mindful Education Continued – HIGHLIGHT
How mindfulness practice relates to the profound work of teaching by Jasmin Stoffer I interviewed my fellow teachers for this article, including an administrator, to see if there were any gaps in what educators know or understand about mindfulness and holism in education. I created a form for them ... continuePosted September 18, 2018 by CGH
Mindful Education – HIGHLIGHT
A contemplation of the current state of teaching and learning by Jasmin Stoffer I am an educator. It has been just over 6 years since I started teaching, and I know I still have a lot to learn. My career choice inspires me, frustrates me, encourages me to be ... continuePosted September 16, 2018 by CGH
Endowed Chair at Michigan – HIGHLIGHT
New Chair in Tibetan Buddhist Studies established at University of Michigan, in the largest gift for the study of Tibetan Buddhism in North America from the Khyentse Foundation The University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts has received a gift of $2.5 million to establish the ... continuePosted July 28, 2018 by CGH
Beyond Filters – HIGHLIGHT
How to meet our young adult and teenage children as and where they are by Anne-Marie Keppel What is the ultimate goal we are seeking regarding educating and caring for our children, in our sangha and on the planet? The truth is, at present, they instead need to educate ... continuePosted December 17, 2017 by CGH
Educator Meditators – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala meditators and educators come together in Columbus to nurture the “inner teacher” by Jean Pittman As an educator and a visual artist, I find that meditation and the Shambhala Path are terrific and increasingly essential supports. This is why I was eager to work with the Columbus ... continuePosted January 6, 2016 by CGH
Educating the Sky – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Dharma Teachings by Acharya Noel McLellan originally published on broken leaf Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche wrote a text on how to educate a prince, someone who would grow up to be a wise, compassionate, skilful, and joyous leader. The text states that the prince’s education should occur in an environment ... continuePosted July 10, 2015 by
Education, “Bildung” and Mindfulness – HIGHLIGHT
On Education and Human Nature by Charles Fadel and Dr. Han F de Wit (Shambhala Acharya) On October 22-24, 2014, leaders in education, government, business and philanthropy are gathering in Geneva, Switzerland to develop a shared vision for education that strengthens character and improves the chances for success ... continuePosted September 24, 2014 by
Surmang Shedra Swamped with Children – HIGHLIGHT
By Lyndon Comstock The newly-opened Surmang shedra has been swamped with children wanting to come to school. In an unexpected wave, hundreds of families have started bringing their children every day. The plan was to initially provide facilities for 100 children. At the moment, 350 children ... continuePosted February 5, 2011 by
Discovering Basic Goodness in the Classroom
I never wanted to be a teacher. It just somehow happened. Now it’s been four years since I graduated with my masters in education. Slowly I’ve come to realize that I am a natural teacher. It’s in my blood. My grandmother was a teacher, my great-grandparents ... continuePosted March 20, 2009 by
Aloka Children’s Program Returns to Karme Choling – HIGHLIGHT
Spring is in the air today at Karme Choling, as the snow melts and the sun bears down stronger and warmer than it has in half a year’s time. It is almost reminiscent of the glorious, rich summer days in the Northeast Kingdom, with flowers in ... continuePosted March 18, 2009 by Dan
Meditation in a Utah School
Students are practicing meditation in the unlikeliest of places: a small public school in rural southeastern Utah, USA. Encouraged by a once-a-week meditation group, students have learned to relax, pay attention to their breath and decrease negative emotions. How it Began In 2005, my supervisor at the ... continuePosted January 31, 2009 by tom