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Among the Unique Treasures – HIGHLIGHT
Among the unique treasures held by the Shambhala Mandala are the teachings on The Six Ways of Ruling. They were taught by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche to his senior students. With the publication of Ruling Your World, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche opened them to the public. Now, Richard ... continuePosted January 25, 2013 by
Musical Quintessence and Breath – HIGHLIGHT
Surprise Concert for Shastri Hans Zwart On July 13, 2012, an extraordinary event took place at the Amsterdam Shambhala Centre. Five sonnets, written by Shastri Hans Zwart during a difficult period in his life, were set to music as a classical song cycle and performed live by ... continuePosted December 31, 2012 by
Director of Shambhala Online, to Leave – HIGHLIGHT
Heather Scott, Director of Shambhala Online, is leaving her position after 5 years. In this Shambhala Times interview, we learn a little more about the turning point of her decision to go back to school for leadership, thereby taking the Shambhala teachings out into the world. “I ... continuePosted December 14, 2012 by
Naropa in a Nutshell – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Times interviews new Naropa President Chuck Lief guest edited by Cara Thornley photographs courtesy of Naropa University/Jack Greene What rings crystal clear as you listen to Chuck Lief, is his passion for his teacher’s vision, and his enthusiasm for the newest chapter in his own life – President ... continuePosted November 7, 2012 by
Lady Diana Wins Dressage Grand Prix – HIGHLIGHT
Lady Diana Mukpo wins first place in Grand PrixShambhala Times interviews Lady Diana Mukpo Lady Diana Mukpo and her horse Pascal recently won the USDF Region 8 Championship that was held September 13 – 16 in Saugerties, New York. The competition that Lady Diana won is one ... continuePosted November 2, 2012 by
Can Meditation Help Your Running? – HIGHLIGHT
Interview with Amy Conway by Michelle Hamilton, of Runner’s World Article originally found here Silence fell over the room as the meditation instructor asked the group to lower their eyes. Shoulders dropped. Breath deepened. It’s what you’d expect from a meditation session — except for the thump and ... continuePosted September 6, 2012 by
An Uncommon King – HIGHLIGHT
Interview by President Richard Reoch with Johanna Lunn, director of the new film An Uncommon King How long did it take to make? Over all it took 17 years to make and was shot in 12 countries. James Hoagland brought this idea to me 5 years ago. He had ... continuePosted July 6, 2012 by
Interview with Sergeant Paul Kendel – HIGHLIGHT
Interview with Paul M. Kendel (SSG Ret.), M.A. ~ author of Walking the Tiger’s Path: A Soldier’s Spiritual Journey in Iraq, the book chronicling a military deployment in Iraq, experiences of doubt and disillusionment, and eventual introduction to and connection with the Shambhala Buddhist teachings by Shambhala ... continuePosted June 4, 2012 by Travis_May
Gesar’s General Store – HIGHLIGHT
Update on the Gesar Fund Interview with Acharya Han de Wit, co-chairman of the Gesar Fund board, about the latest developments in Donda (Kham region, Tibet) by Maarten Regtien, Chief Editor of the Dutch Drala Magazine Han, during the last meeting of the board – before we even had ... continuePosted May 2, 2012 by
Shambhala Online: From Humble Beginnings – HIGHLIGHT
A Conversation Between Shambhala Times Editor Sarah Lipton, Shambhala Online Research Director Acharya Eve Rosenthal, and Shambhala Online Director Heather Scott Regarding the Past, Present and Future of Shambhala Online Sarah: Could you tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind Shambhala Online? How did it ... continuePosted April 30, 2012 by
Walk the Talk with Sakyong Mipham – HIGHLIGHT
Here in this video interview with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Waylon Lewis – Founder of elephant journal, discusses the Sakyong’s new book: Running with the Mind of Meditation, which will be released on April 10, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=08i4IsAuF8I To view more, and watch a video with bonus footage from this ... continuePosted April 7, 2012 by
Where East Meets West – HIGHLIGHT
Interview with Naropa University President John Whitehouse Cobb by Sarah Lipton Archival photos courtesy of Naropa University, Shambhala Day 2012 photos courtesy of Naropa University and Jack Greene Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado is often known as the place where east meets west as it educates the whole person, ... continuePosted March 15, 2012 by Sarah
Introducing the New Director of Shambhala Europe – HIGHLIGHT
Interview with Christoph Schönherr by Sarah Lipton, conducted live and in-person at Karme Choling all photos by Christoph Schönherr, unless otherwise noted Congratulations on your upcoming new post as Director of Shambhala Europe, which you will begin on Shambhala Day! Many of us in Shambhala recognize you as having ... continuePosted February 9, 2012 by Sarah
Stepping into Groundlessness: Interview with Pema Chodron – HIGHLIGHT
Interview by Monty McKeever for Tricycle Magazine Pema Chodron is a spiritual icon and one of the most influential and recognizable Buddhists in the world. A bestselling author and prolific teacher, she has touched the lives of countless individuals and in turn is fervently adored by many ... continuePosted December 30, 2011 by
A Leader for Our Times: Interview with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
Interview by Monty McKeever for Tricycle Magazine Many of the borders between cultures have blurred in today’s world. Sherpas on Himalayan peaks can watch pop stars on iPhones and teenagers in Michigan read ancient Buddhist texts on the internet. Yet as modernity and the information age bring ... continuePosted December 16, 2011 by