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A World Built on Pain: The Call for Healing and Change – HIGHLIGHT
By George Cassidy Payne We live in a world where systems of power and dominance are designed to destroy the very planet that sustains us. These systems, though old in origin, have become more visible than ever before. They are built on extraction, exploitation, and a blind ... continuePosted December 20, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Poetry Space, Summer 2020 – HIGHLIGHT
In this edition of Poetry Space, we bring you a poem of harm and healing. Generally, we let the poems stand on their own; but in this instance, the author shared a short note on the background of this poem, which we’ve elected to include below. May ... continuePosted August 30, 2020 by
The Path of Unconditional Healing – HIGHLIGHT
A Journey of Illness and Discovery by Jeff Rubin, New York City I still remember quite vividly the scene in the doctor’s office eleven years ago. After conducting a series of tests, she informed me that she was almost certain that I had ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). If ... continuePosted December 20, 2018 by alexandra_kalinine
No Future Without Forgiveness – HIGHLIGHT
A few thoughts on how and why we can forgive others — and ourselves by Shastri Christine Heming I have been thinking and reading about forgiveness lately. What is it? Where do we find it? How does it come about? A lot has been said about forgiveness, represented in religious and self-help ... continuePosted September 14, 2018 by CGH
Harm and Healing – HIGHLIGHT
A message from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche To the Noble Shambhala Community, I write to you today with an open and tender heart. We are going through a period of deep reflection as well as pain, confusion, and hurt. This deep reflection is possible because of the bravery and ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Een boodschap van Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
20 maart 2018 Aan de edele Shambhala-gemeenschap Ik schrijf jullie vandaag met een open en teder hart. We gaan door een periode van zowel diepe reflectie als pijn, verwarring en gekwetstheid. Deze diepe reflectie is mogelijk dankzij de dapperheid en moed van mensen die zich binnen onze gemeenschap ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Mensaje de Sákyong Mipham Rimpoché
20 de marzo de 2018 A la noble comunidad de Shambhala: Hoy les escribo con el corazón abierto y enternecido. Estamos atravesando un período de reflexión profunda junto al dolor, la confusión y las heridas. Esta reflexión profunda es posible por la valentía y el coraje de quienes ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Un message du Sakyong Mipham Rinpoché
Le 20 mars 2018 A la noble communauté de Shambhala, Je vous écris aujourd’hui avec un cœur ouvert et tendre. Nous traversons une période de profonde réflexion, accompagnée de douleur, de confusion et de peine. Cette réflexion profonde est rendue possible par la bravoure et le courage d’individus ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Eine Nachricht von Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
20. März 2018 An die edle Shambhala-Gemeinschaft, Ich wende mich heute aus tiefstem Herzen an euch. Wir erleben gerade eine Phase tiefer Reflexion, die von Kummer, Verunsicherung und Schmerz begleitet wird. Diese tiefe Reflexion verdanken wir dem Mut und der Courage von Menschen, denen in unserer Gemeinschaft Schaden ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Messaggio da Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
20 marzo 2018 Alla Nobile Comunità Shambhlala, Oggi vi scrivo con un cuore aperto e tenero. Stiamo attraversando un periodo di profonda riflessione, e anche di dolore, confusione e sofferenza. Questa profonda riflessione è possibile grazie all’impavidità e al coraggio di individui che hanno sperimentato il sentirsi feriti ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Wiadomość od Sakyonga Miphama Rinpoche
20 marca 2018 r. Do szlachetnej społeczności Shambhali Piszę do Was dzisiaj z otwartym i czułym sercem. Jesteśmy teraz w czasie głębokiej refleksji, ale również bólu, pomieszania i zranienia. Taka głęboka refleksja jest możliwa dzięki śmiałości i odwadze osób, które doświadczyły w naszej społeczności krzywd lub alienacji. Zostało ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Mensagem do Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
20 de março de 2018 Para a comunidade noble Shambhala, Escrevo para você hoje com um coração aberto e terno. Estamos passando por um período de profunda reflexão, bem como dor, confusão e mágoa. Essa reflexão profunda é possível devido à bravura e coragem de indivíduos que sofreram ... continuePosted April 7, 2018 by CGH
Food and Forgiveness, Part 1 – HIGHLIGHT
The first in a series of articles exploring insights about food, healing, and compassion by Marcella Friel “It’s only when we alter our eating habits out of love and respect for ourselves that lasting change has any real chance to take root in our lives.” — Katherine Woodward Thomas What ... continuePosted May 9, 2017 by CGH
Compassion in Action: The Journey of Medical School – HIGHLIGHT
photo credit: stethoscope via photopin (license)COLUMN: In Everyday Life Sarah Kimball of Boston entered into the Shambhala community in 2007, just before beginning medical school at Harvard. Dan Glenn of the Shambhala Times spoke with Sarah about her experience of going through her training while trying to ... continuePosted May 6, 2015 by Dan
Collaborating Support for Homeless Youth – HIGHLIGHT
Samadhi Cushions and the Reciprocity Foundation’s support for Homeless Youth by Michael Taney, St. Johnsbury, VT Last month the marketing folks at Samadhi Cushions worked feverishly – and electronically – to let customers know about their efforts to assist the Reciprocity Foundation. A short history The Reciprocity Foundation is an ... continuePosted May 7, 2014 by