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Celebrating the Third Week of Jetsun Drukmo’s Birth
The Sakyong Wangmo with Jetsun Drukmo at three weeks, . Letter from the Sakyong Wangmo, Dechen Chöying Sangmo 3 September 2010 Halifax Dear Shambhalians, We have just celebrated the third week of Jetsün Drukmo’s birth. She is doing extremely well, and Rinpoche and I are noticing changes in her day by ... continuePosted September 4, 2010 by
Wendy Friedman Speaks on CTV – HIGHLIGHT
Royal birth in the Halifax news… Sangyum Wendy Friedman speaks on CTV Halifax’s Breakfast Television about the royal birth. To view the video, click below: Sakyong Wangmo page of Shambhala.org. continuePosted August 28, 2010 by
Halifax Mayor Congratulates Their Majesties on Birth of First Child – HIGHLIGHT
In a letter dated to August 16, the mayor of Halifax, Peter Kelly, extends congratulates to Their Majesties for the birth of their first child on behalf of the residents of Halifax and the Halifax Regional Council. The letter states, “We are honoured that you chose ... continuePosted August 26, 2010 by
Her First Week of Life – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo have released three new photographs of their daughter, Jestun Drukmo, taken after the family returned to Namgyal Potrang, the court in Halifax. These images of our Royal Family are courtesy of Christoph Schoeherr, Personal Assistant to the Sakyong. continuePosted August 24, 2010 by
A Garden of Roses for Our Princess – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, for the column Tracking Jewels. As soon as I sat down beside a lake to write about our new Princess, I heard a father call out. “Do you want to go see the rose garden?” I looked over to witness a four year old ... continuePosted August 18, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Indulge Your Senses in a World of Mukpo Baby News – from the Shambhala Times – HIGHLIGHT
As the week slows down and we relax into Jetsun Drukmo’s first weekend of life, the Shambhala Times offers links to media coverage of her birth. From our articles to the Shambhala Sun, the Toronto Sun, and the CBC — uncountable numbers of people have been ... continuePosted August 15, 2010 by
Embraced by the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT
Terry Rudderham shares a series of stunning photos of the Halifax welcome for Jetsun Drukmo, the newborn baby of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and the Sakyong Wangmo, Khandro Tseyang. continuePosted August 15, 2010 by
Video of Halifax Welcome – HIGHLIGHT
James Hoagland of Centre Productions offers this video of Jetsun Drukmo’s welcome home to the Kalapa Court in Halifax. Note that it may take a moment to load after you click. If you are having trouble viewing this video, try changing browsers or visit Shambhala.org on the ... continuePosted August 13, 2010 by
Halifax Sangha Welcomes Royal Baby – HIGHLIGHT
The newborn Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo received a warm welcome home at the Halifax court earlier today. David Brown shares these photographs. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Click on any ... continuePosted August 12, 2010 by
A Face We Will Know Herein as “Jetsun Drukmo” – HIGHLIGHT
The arrival of this beautiful face, fresh to our Shambhala mandala, was greeted yesterday by a magnificent rainbow at Gampo Abbey. Just after dawn, as residents entered the shrine room for morning chants, a stunning rainbow of a lovely pink color, with rosy-red and turquoise highlights, ... continuePosted August 12, 2010 by
What Her Birth Brings – HIGHLIGHT
Jennifer Holder reports on events surrounding the birth of Sakyong Mipham and Khandro Tseyang’s first child — including initial comments from the Sakyong — and explores the qualities of her arrival as a princess. As the sun rises on the second day of our Princess’ second ... continuePosted August 12, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Royal Birth Announcement
Official Portrait of the Royal Couple, by Sean Raggett The Kalapa Court is delighted to announce the birth of a daughter to their Majesties, the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo. The baby was born at 10:24 am Atlantic Daylight Time on Wednesday 11 August, the first day of the ... continuePosted August 11, 2010 by
Canadian Media has its Eye on Royal Birth – HIGHLIGHT
Click here to read the Chronicle Herald’s coverage of our expecting royal family. continuePosted July 27, 2010 by
Mukpo Baby Preparations
Photo Miksang de Joey Johannsen The Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo have been on retreat at Namgyal Photrang, the Kalapa Court in Halifax, with the Sakyong recently departing to teach at Shambhala Mountain Center. They are both in excellent health, and have been busy preparing for the arrival ... continuePosted July 12, 2010 by
Message from the Sakyong Wangmo
Sakyong Wangmo on Children’s Day Dear Members and Friends of Shambhala, I hope all of you are doing well this summer and that your family, practice, and work is fulfilling. As for myself, I am doing very well. I wanted to give you all an update since Rinpoche and ... continuePosted June 27, 2010 by