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Politicians train in Mindfulness – HIGHLIGHT
A Round-up of Events at London’s Awake in the World Festival article and video by President Richard Reoch Politicians being trained in mindfulness? It’s not a wild dream. It’s happening in Britain’s House of Commons and House of Lords and may be extended to the country’s parliamentary civil ... continuePosted September 16, 2013 by Richard_Reoch
Sun Camper steals hearts at London event – HIGHLIGHT
Flashmob outdoor meditationReport from the Ground of Awake in the World article by Shannon van Staden, Shambhala Times Reporter video by President Richard Reoch Among the many people who spoke on Day Three of London’s Awake in the World Festival, one of the most moving personal testimonies was from ... continuePosted September 15, 2013 by
Awake in the World Begins – HIGHLIGHT
video by President Richard Reoch The Awake in the World Festival is a four day festival focusing on the arts and social vision taking place in the center of London with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, right now. London Shambhala Center Director expresses the purpose of the weekend saying that, ... continuePosted September 13, 2013 by
Principles of Enlightened Warriorship – HIGHLIGHT
Gesar of Ling: Principles of Enlightened Warriorship with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche by Sean Raggett, London The London Shambhala Centre welcomed back Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche for the second annual cycle of teachings on Gesar of Ling. In an event attended by students from both the Shambhala and Ripa sanghas, ... continuePosted June 6, 2013 by
Awake in the World – HIGHLIGHT
Fifty years ago, in 1963, a young Tibetan monk named Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche arrived in the United Kingdom on board a steamer from India. He went on to develop a fresh and hugely influential approach to the teachings of Buddhism for the West. His inspiration was ... continuePosted April 8, 2013 by
The Shambhala Principle
The Shambhala Principle will be published May 7th “Creating Enlightened Society” events planned for Chicago, San Francisco, London and New York The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanity’s Hidden Treasure, by Sakyong Mipham, will be published on May 7, 2013. Linked to the publication of The Shambhala Principle, will be ... continuePosted February 21, 2013 by
Positive Aging – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Shambhala by Jane Ward, London When the Olympic torch passed through London early in the morning, the seniors I teach welcomed it with a public performance of Tai Chi – and got the locals to join in. It was a startling reminder of “positive aging”! continuePosted September 27, 2012 by
Shaking Hands with Local Faith Communities – HIGHLIGHT
News from London by Ali Warner, Director, Shambhala London We received a letter from a local interfaith association asking if Shambhala London would like to join. It was one of many such letters which I usually feel I just can’t deal with – it seems a constant challenge ... continuePosted June 24, 2012 by
Heart Advice for Creating Enlightened Society
photos and article by Sean Raggett The reality is that we can’t handle our anger, we can’t develop our patience and we can’t cultivate our wisdom without working with others. ~ Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche During the weekend of 14-15 January, the President of Shambhala, Richard Reoch, led ... continuePosted February 14, 2012 by
Sukhi Barber’s exhibit in London
Do you want to see the buddha nature manifest?!?…. Then, go check out this exhibit in London starting December 3. Exhibit at Albemarle Gallery December 3rd to January 16th 49 Albemarle Street London W1S 4JR Tel : 020 7499 1616 http://www.albemarlegallery.com/ Sukhi Barber was born in Hertfordshire, England. From an early age she ... continuePosted November 26, 2009 by
Getting Londoners to Slow Down
By Tessa Watt In this particular dark age, our distraction often manifests as speed. Speed kills the space in which we could appreciate what we’re doing. That frantic quality creates its own power and momentum, which begin to rule us. Because we can’t rest in the present ... continuePosted April 20, 2009 by