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Celebrating Your Wedding Anniversary with Shambhala Ideas and Practice – HIGHLIGHT
Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash By “Jackie Writing Jackie” The idea of loving one’s romantic partner and celebrating their individuality can be an important component of a Shambhala life, and connected to what Yale Professor Dr. Nicholas Christakis calls the ‘social suite’. These two considerations work well together, ... continuePosted January 7, 2020 by archives-staff
Friendliness and Forgiveness – HIGHLIGHT
Thoughts on loving-kindness and our ability to forgive by Elaine Yuen This is what should be done by those who are skilled in seeking the good, having attained the way of peace: They should be able, straightforward, and upright, easy to speak to, gentle, and not proud, Content and easily ... continuePosted July 4, 2018 by CGH
Celebrating Marriage Equality – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Diversity Working Group Celebrates Marriage Equality by Robert Pressnall, Diversity Working Group member and former Northern California Regional Head of Education On behalf of the Shambhala International Diversity Working Group, I would like to extend congratulations for the decades of inspiration and hard labor that accomplished the ... continuePosted July 2, 2015 by
A Spontaneous Wedding – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Times is delighted to announce the marriage of Bob Taylor, Rupon and Dapon Bonnie Hankin (now Taylor)! story by Bob and Bonnie Taylor Getting married is daunting, especially in Shambhala! Our regard for form and aesthetics sets the wedding bar quite high. But Shambhala aesthetics are just ... continuePosted July 16, 2014 by
Despite the Cold, A Warm Wedding – HIGHLIGHT
photo courtesy of Brooke Ringdahl PhotographyCelebrating the Marriage of Susan Engel and Patrick Dallas On December 28th, 2013 at the Minneapolis Shambhala Center, Shastri Mark Blumenfeld, from Madison WI performed the wedding ceremony for Susan and Patrick. Susan says, “We had 80 people there, half were family, all ... continuePosted January 19, 2014 by
Celebrating Same-Sex Marriage – HIGHLIGHT
Introducing a NEW REGULAR FEATURE: ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY CELEBRATES DIVERSITY by Shastri Charlene Leung, Chairperson Shambhala Diversity Working Group With the Enlightened Society Treatise being shared around the mandala from person to person as a “cascading lung”, there’s a new buzz on the planet. But what does enlightened society really ... continuePosted October 12, 2012 by
A ‘First of its Kind’ Marriage – HIGHLIGHT
Christian Gregory and Waits Raulerson were married at the DC Shambhala Center on September 24, 2010. Christian and Waits’ vows marked the first between two men at the DC Shambhala Center since the district began recognizing same-sex marriage. The ceremony was performed by Scott Perkins, assisted ... continuePosted November 15, 2010 by
A French-German Wedding Twist – HIGHLIGHT
Nadine Zerbel and Eric Rugani were married on May 29 in a French-German Shambhala ceremony performed by Catherine Eveillard and Herb Elsky. Nadine and Eric hosted their 80 guests at Dechen Chöling, which gave friends and family a much appreciated direct experience of this magical place. The ... continuePosted October 3, 2010 by
Summer’s Blooming Households – HIGHLIGHT
Jennifer Holder reflects on this summer’s abundance of marriage and birth announcements. Women in white, couples in kimonos, faces pink from their fresh arrival in Shambhala. With each new marriage or birth announcement, I could sense that a gigantic community-wide step forward has occurred. They showed ... continuePosted September 13, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Partying with the Newlyweds – HIGHLIGHT
Here’s the scene of a true Shambhala wedding celebration: streamers framing a backyard with purple and yellow; irises pouring from vases; more sake, wine, beer, vodka, and champagne than can possibly be consumed; and herds of children running around with their bows and arrows. With multiple ... continuePosted September 12, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
A Buddhist Marriage – HIGHLIGHT
By Melvin McLeod In our first article commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Sakyong Wangmo empowerment, we offer a piece by Melvin McLeod, editor-in-chief of Shambhala Sun magazine. Last fall, Melvin spoke to Sakyong Mipham and Khandro Tseyang about their own marriage and ... continuePosted August 15, 2009 by