All entries filed under this archive
The Flip of Cheerfulness – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society Exploring the Warriorship of Aging Interview with Acharya Emeritus Jenny Warwick by Sarah Lipton “For what it’s worth, one of the commonalities I have with other folks my age – a physical edge for me – is rheumatoid arthritis in my upper back. It acts ... continuePosted September 23, 2015 by Sarah
Crowded by Beauty – HIGHLIGHT
The Poet is Profound. The Poet is a Jester. Interview with Acharya David Schneider by Valerie Lorig written and edited by J. R. Gilness When author David Schneider was a fledgling student of Zen, he and his cohorts celebrated the end of retreat with a picnic at the crest ... continuePosted June 21, 2015 by Dan
Transformative Leadership – HIGHLIGHT
Heather’s stack of program readingCOLUMN: In Everyday Life An Interview with Heather Scott Heather Scott, former Director of Shambhala Online chats with Dan Glenn of the Shambhala Times about her experience in the Transformative Studies PhD program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Could you begin by telling us ... continuePosted June 1, 2015 by Dan
Getting Back to Roots – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Dorje Denma Ling’s Root Cellar by Lisa Harris, Column Co-Host Planning a root cellar is a big project. It’s a sign of a strong commitment to working with local produce, and taking a big step toward food security. Dorje Denma Ling recently constructed a root cellar ... continuePosted May 29, 2015 by
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
The Road Home: An Interview with Shastri Ethan Nichtern – HIGHLIGHT
Shastri Ethan Nichtern talks with Dan Glenn of the Shambhala Times about his third book, The Road Home (North Point Press), which comes out today. First thing’s first: this book is really good! I was really inspired, touched, and opened by your book in ways I didn’t expect to be. Photo ... continuePosted April 21, 2015 by Dan
Richard Reoch Looks Ahead – HIGHLIGHT
outgoing president Richard Reoch in his “office” at the Tenno Room in HalifaxThe Sakyong has announced changes to the governing structure of Shambhala. This includes reintegrating the position of president back into the seat of the lineage holder. Shambhala Times asked outgoing president Richard Reoch, who ... continuePosted February 9, 2015 by
Bringing Kitchen Wisdom to Work – HIGHLIGHT
Ellen Kahler talking to Governor Peter Shumlin (whom the Sakyong met in June) and Secretary of Agriculture, Food & Markets Chuck Ross – photo taken at the Annual Vermont Farm to Plate Network Gathering in October, 2014COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Interview with Ellen Kahler of Montpelier, Vermont by ... continuePosted January 23, 2015 by
The Origins of Iliana – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Times wishes you all a delightful celebration of Children’s Day! interview with Walter Fordham by Sarah Lipton, Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief The renowned meditation master and social visionary Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche established Children’s Day in 1979 for his western students and their children. The holiday, which took place ... continuePosted December 21, 2014 by
Receiving the Order of Nova Scotia – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Times is delighted to congratulate Ruth Holmes Whitehead on her receipt of the Order of Nova Scotia! interview by Sarah Lipton, Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief edited by Chris Schuman, Shambhala Times Intern The Order of Nova Scotia is the province’s highest honor. Presented by Her Majesty the Queen’s ... continuePosted November 26, 2014 by Sarah
Coming Into Focus – HIGHLIGHT
Interview about the Mukpo Institute at Karme Choling with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette by Cati Hellerer Mukpo Institute is a three-month investigation into the Shambhala and Buddhist teachings offered every Fall and Spring at Karme Choling Shambhala Meditation Center in Barnet, Vermont. What inspires you about Mukpo Institute? “I’m ... continuePosted November 12, 2014 by
Unified Wealth – HIGHLIGHT
Ryan’s favorite view of Halifax from across the waterInterview with Ryan Watson, new Director of Finance, Shambhala International by Sarah Lipton, Editor-in-Chief, Shambhala Times Shambhala International is pleased to announce that after a thorough recruitment process, we have hired Ryan Watson as the new Director of Finance. Ryan ... continuePosted November 7, 2014 by
Empathy as Currency – HIGHLIGHT
Jerry Colonna’s blog is called “The Monster in Your Head”COLUMN: Radical Compassion Interview with Jerry Colonna conducted by Cameron Wenaus of Retreat.Guru and Sarah Lipton, Editor-in-Chief of the Shambhala Times transcribed by James Gilness and edited by Christopher Schuman Naropa University recently celebrated their 40th year by assembling some ... continuePosted November 3, 2014 by
“I’m a Runner”
Back in February, the Sakyong and Michele Moses from Runner’s World got together to talk about running, meditation, and deepening our experience of life. The article and video have just been published. In the article, the Sakyong discusses the relationship between running and meditation. He talks about ... continuePosted July 9, 2014 by
Face to Face in Atlanta – HIGHLIGHT
Irene MorinCOLUMN: In Everyday Life by Nicole Carlson The Atlanta Shambhala Center has been conducting “Face to Face” interviews with their community members. This one focuses on Irene Morin. Irene has been coming to the Shambhala Center for 7 years, after moving to Atlanta from Baltimore. Upon moving, she ... continuePosted June 4, 2014 by