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Yeshe Tsogyal: Woman and Feminine Principle – HIGHLIGHT
Yeshe Tsogyal banner, which now hangs in many of our shrinerooms. By Rita Gross and Acharya Judith Simmer Brown Yeshe Tsogyal has long been a key figure in the Nyingma lineage, important to the Vidyadhara and the Sakyong. In the “Supplication to the Shambhala Lineage,” she is paired ... continuePosted December 16, 2018 by
Masculine and Feminine – HIGHLIGHT
An examination of dissent as it relates to concepts of masculine and feminine in Shambhala culture Column: Critical Intent by Larry Barnett Mural depicting one of the Rigden Kings Both American and Shambhala culture are value-laden, and their differences sometimes come into uncomfortable contact; at this edge dissent arises. How ... continuePosted June 3, 2016 by CGH
Yeshe Tsogyal: Lady Warrior of the Sakyong Lineage – HIGHLIGHT
Yeshe Tsogyal by Cynthia MokuCOLUMN: Dharma Teachings by Acharya Melissa Moore Yeshe Tsyogyal’s life is extraordinary not only because she was a fully realized Buddhist practitioner in 8th century Tibet, a woman who attained Buddhahood in her own right. She is also exceptional for having been the spiritual ... continuePosted June 24, 2013 by
A Powerful Listener – HIGHLIGHT
By Sakyong Wangmo, Khandro Tseyang This is an excerpt from a talk by the Sakyong Wangmo at a Yeshe Tsogyal feast practice that took place in Halifax, 20 April 2009. As you know, there is a lot of meaning in Yeshe Tsogyal. I’m sure many ... continuePosted August 30, 2009 by
The Power of the Feminine – HIGHLIGHT
A Poem By Joan Whitacre To the soft power of the feminine gently stroking all closed hearts to yield, to care for water’s sweet taste for breezes’ balmy caress for grasses’ willowy waving for fire’s radiant glowing for all sentient beings’ cooing, laughing, peeping, crying. To the tough power of the feminine firmly cutting ... continuePosted August 23, 2009 by
Celebrating Sophistication – HIGHLIGHT
By Sangyum Agness Au I write this from San Francisco, as a grand gathering of family and friends of the Au Clan draws to a close. Five generations have come together to celebrate my father’s 90th birthday, from his 96 and 93 year old Canadian ... continuePosted August 20, 2009 by
Basic Space: Manifesting the Feminine Principle – HIGHLIGHT
By the Druk Sakyong Wangmo, Lady Diana Mukpo I am delighted to contribute a few words about the meaning and the importance of the role of the Sakyong Wangmo, based on my perspective as the first Sakyong Wangmo of the Kingdom. I hope that there will ... continuePosted August 17, 2009 by
Arising from Space: A Celebration of Feminine Principle – HIGHLIGHT
Letter from the Editor, Sangyum Agness Au We are honored and delighted to present a glorious feast on the mother lineage, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Sakyong Wangmo Empowerment and the Investiture of the Druk Sakyong Wangmo. Last year, Lady Diana Mukpo and Khandro Tseyang ... continuePosted August 17, 2009 by
To Help Others Makes Me Happy
An interview with Khandro Tseyang Palmo by Metha Martens for Buddhismus Aktuell, a German magazine The wedding of the dream couple Khandro Tseyang and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, son of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche is still vividly alive in many Buddhist’s memory. Metha Martens had a conversation with ... continuePosted August 16, 2009 by
A Buddhist Marriage – HIGHLIGHT
By Melvin McLeod In our first article commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Sakyong Wangmo empowerment, we offer a piece by Melvin McLeod, editor-in-chief of Shambhala Sun magazine. Last fall, Melvin spoke to Sakyong Mipham and Khandro Tseyang about their own marriage and ... continuePosted August 15, 2009 by