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Practically, Be Generous – HIGHLIGHT
This article is part two of Simply, Be Generous, previously posted on the Shambhala Times, by Jonathan Hanna. There are said to be three kinds of generosity: giving material goods, giving protection from fear, and giving the dharma. Throughout the history of buddhadharma the teachings have been ... continuePosted January 9, 2012 by
Simply, Be Generous – HIGHLIGHT
by Jonathan Hanna Within our sangha as a whole, we often struggle with the dilemma of how to be generous in offering the teachings while ensuring the financial solvency of our centers. Individuals grapple with the same challenge, wishing to contribute financially, either for receiving specific teachings ... continuePosted November 18, 2011 by
Outpouring of Generosity
Traditional Losar Offering Our community was so generous on Shambhala Day that we exceeded the quarter of a million dollar target for gifts. With almost all centres and groups in North America reporting, one-time donations currently total $287,518. There was also was an increase in recurring monthly donations ... continuePosted March 9, 2011 by
Generosity and Creating Enlightened Society – HIGHLIGHT
By Walker Blaine This article was written in preparation for the Great Mandala Offering. The Great Mandala Offering is a sangha-wide event occurring this weekend at Shambhala Mountain Center. It will be broadcast live by Shambhala Online to Shambhala Centers throughout the world. Cultivating a path of warriorship ... continuePosted July 16, 2010 by Walker Blaine
Exploring Our Future – HIGHLIGHT
In Boulder last night, Joshua Silberstein (Chief of Staff to the Sakyong) and Lodro Rinzler (Shambhala’s Director of Development) kicked off their tour of 15 centers in North America. Their purpose? To explore the future of Shambhala. Beginning with a series of four contemplations by ... continuePosted February 17, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Inseparability of Donating Time and Money – HIGHLIGHT
By Gordon Shotwell For several years now, I have staffed Sun Camp. But last summer I had to leave early because I had started working at a bank and didn’t have enough vacation days to staff the entire program. Leaving early was a heartbreaking, and for a ... continuePosted January 9, 2010 by
Ten Holiday Gift Ideas – HIGHLIGHT
Are you joining in the seasonal spirit of giving, but need some last minute inspiration? Try a gift that can change someone’s life–here at home or across the globe… A SPIRIT OF CHARITY Oxfam Unwrapped Charitable gifts to support sustainable development. A card goes to your friend or family ... continuePosted December 15, 2009 by
Generosity Practices – HIGHLIGHT
By Lodro Rinzler At the Dana Group’s second annual in-person meeting, discussion arose about how the economic crisis has been affecting Shambhalians worldwide. Reports are coming in waves of Shambhalians losing their jobs, their homes, or encountering other unexpected fluctuations in financial stability. These circumstances often ... continuePosted August 27, 2009 by
Overwhelming Generosity in the Midst of Crisis
After six months of what seemed like constant fund-raising I sat down one morning in February to draft up a report. I was trying to make sense of what had been accomplished. I was nervous. We had just run four major fund-raising campaigns: The matching grant offered ... continuePosted April 20, 2009 by
Generosity Is the Foundation of Enlightened Society, by Lady Diana Mukpo – HIGHLIGHT
From a talk given at Sky Lake Lodge, April 3-5, 2009 during the program, “Creating Enlightened Society and the Parinirvana of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche” Together, we are marking the 22nd anniversary of the passing of the Vidyadhara. A friend of mine recently called me and said, “Well… ... continuePosted April 9, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Reflections on Shambhala Day
It certainly didn’t feel like an auspicious day when I woke up that morning. The last part of the don season stuck me with a nasty cold and as I poured myself into my suit I couldn’t help but gain confidence that the year of the ... continuePosted March 16, 2009 by
Transforming the Landscape of Generosity
Meet the Dana Group – a team of Shambhalians with fund-raising and financial experience who aspire to invigorate giving in our community. In our first meeting on May 31st, 2007, we surprised ourselves by the scope of the vision for the mandala. The Dana Group was initially ... continuePosted February 15, 2009 by
Generosity: the mother of all blessings
In the conventional world, generosity is the way that organizations express goodness. The Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club and other such groups repeatedly raise large sums of money and donate it to non-profits, schools and civic projects. They raffle off classic cars, vacations in Europe and other ... continuePosted January 31, 2009 by Larry Barnett