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Combing Your Hair and Brushing Your Teeth – HIGHLIGHT
Geoffrey Gale: tooth brush modelShambhala Times Updates from the Inside Out Editor’s Column by Sarah Lipton Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief We like to race to the perceived finish line of vajrayana practice, but we cannot forget the importance of the foundations that allow us to travel that path. In Sakyong Mipham’s book, ... continuePosted June 1, 2014 by Sarah
Dinner with Jane – HIGHLIGHT
A Tribute to Jane Arthur upon her Departure from Karme Choling by Aaron Delong, Karme Choling At the end of January, Jane Arthur left her position as Executive Director of Karme Choling after seven years of service. A farewell dinner was held in her honor. The dining room ... continuePosted February 2, 2014 by
Golden Goose Takes Flight – HIGHLIGHT
‘Connor from the Rutland HeraldInterview with Jane Arthur upon the occasion of her retirement from the position of Executive Director at Karme Choling by Sarah Lipton Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief Karme Choling is buzzing today. It’s raining outside, and the snow is melting, but with the warmer weather the songbirds ... continuePosted January 26, 2014 by
The Ongoing Blossoming of Tagtrug Mukpo – HIGHLIGHT
Taggie MukpoMukpo Family Update: Celebrating Tagtrug Mukpo from a recent celebratory dinner at Karme Choling report compiled by Cara Thornley photos by Laura Greer “Amazing” was the operative word that Acharya Michael Greenleaf used to describe the celebratory evening held on December 10th at Karme Choling Meditation Center, culminating the ... continuePosted December 28, 2013 by
Message from the Front – HIGHLIGHT
Report from a Dorje Kasung Regional Encampment held at Karme Choling by Trident Regional Commander Tara Halwes, Kado It was mid-September, and very rainy. We were almost thirty people, residing up on the hillside in the woods above Karme Choling. The mini-encampment was fantastic and extremely rough. It ... continuePosted September 26, 2013 by
Caretaker of a Treasure – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life Sangha Member Profile Interview with Michael Leszczynski, Karme Choling by Aaron Delong, Shambhala Times Regional Correspondent “When they started they were just using a basic cassette recorder and what had to have been the cheapest tapes they could buy. Talks were labeled things like ‘Morning Talk’ ... continuePosted August 21, 2013 by
Momo’s View of a Supermodel – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life Sangha Member Profile by Aaron Delong, Shambhala Times Regional Correspondent In which we discover the story of one woman in service to the Shambhala vision. The author, Aaron Delong is currently a gardener at Karme Choling and here profiles a long serving member of the ... continuePosted July 19, 2013 by
A Leader in Service, part two – HIGHLIGHT
At a Karme Choling celebration, Fall 2012COLUMN: In Everyday Life One Woman’s History of Service, part two Read part one here Interview with Madame* Jeanine Greenleaf by Cara Thornley, Shambhala Times Regional Correspondent * A form of address for a French-speaking woman literally meaning “my lady” Question: Where was most of your ... continuePosted July 7, 2013 by
Bringing the World Inside – HIGHLIGHT
Karme Choling gardenColumn: Kitchen Wisdom A Karme Choling Kitchen Retrospective In an effort to share the wisdom and experience of our daily lives, meals, and our own kitchens, this column explores all aspects of the culture around food, eating, cooking and community. In the coming months, we will ... continuePosted June 29, 2013 by
Invitation to Co-Creation – HIGHLIGHT
Report on Three Pillars Leadership Gathering at Karme Choling by Dan Glenn Executive Director, Shambhala Center of Boston photos by Rick Fiske Shambhala Times photographer Over 200 leaders from the Shambhala community gathered this past week at Karme Choling for the Three Pillars Leadership Gathering with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The event ... continuePosted May 25, 2013 by
Warrior Tribute to Susan Shaw – HIGHLIGHT
Susan Shaw, Born September 4, 1947, Died May 6, 2013The Passing of Susan Shaw: A Gift to the Community by Cara Thornley On the last weekend in March, Merle Thompson, Head of Health and Well Being of the St. Johnsbury Shambhala Center in northern Vermont convened a meeting ... continuePosted May 21, 2013 by
So Much is at Stake, 3
Maintaining the Heart of Practice Part 3 by Acharya William McKeever photos by Jessica Bizub and Patricia Hayward Now we come to specific recommendations to continue our practice. For some of you with established practices and who have been around Shambhala for a while, this will be “old hat.” But ... continuePosted April 12, 2013 by
So Much is at Stake, 4
Lineage Stories Maintaining the Heart of Practice Part 4 by Acharya William McKeever photos by Jessica Bizub and Patricia Hayward I am often asked to tell lineage stories, so here is one that came to mind for today. It involves a great spiritual love affair that blossomed between Trungpa Rinpoche and ... continuePosted April 12, 2013 by
So Much is at Stake, 2 – HIGHLIGHT
Maintaining the Heart of Practice Part 2 by Acharya William McKeever photos by Jessica Bizub and Patricia Hayward Like a clay bowl tossed into the air, with no one to catch it, this life of ours is fleeting, unbelievably short. And as I have so vividly learned, while the scope ... continuePosted April 12, 2013 by
So Much is at Stake – HIGHLIGHT
Maintaining the Heart of Practice A Dharma Teaching in Four Parts by Acharya William McKeever photos by Jessica Bizub and Patricia Hayward In January 2012 and 2013, Acharya William McKeever attended and assisted with the winter dathuns at Karme Choling. During both of these retreats he presented two talks, which ... continuePosted April 10, 2013 by