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Occupy Spirituality – HIGHLIGHT
A Radical Vision for a New Generation by Adam Bucko and Mathew Fox interview by Amanda Hester, Shambhala Times Regional Correspondent Amanda: I was struck by your description of “spiritual warriorship”. This is particularly resonant with Shambhala. Matthew: It is nice to hear a woman respond to that language. ... continuePosted September 27, 2013 by
“International” – HIGHLIGHT
Music and video by Jim Infantino, of the Boston Shambhala Center, and his band: Jim’s Big Ego I wrote the song International while on a folk music tour in 2005, promoting a folk music festival called Falcon Ridge in upstate New York. There were six of us ... continuePosted December 6, 2011 by
An Open Letter in Support of Occupy Movement – HIGHLIGHT
Buddhist and Yoga Teachers Write an Open Letter in Support of Occupy Movement Ethan Nichtern and Michael Stone have composed a letter about why teachers of Buddhism and yoga should support the Occupy Movement. And they’ve reached out to their peers, asking a number of fellow leaders ... continuePosted November 12, 2011 by
Shambhala Occupies Oakland – HIGHLIGHT
by Martha Silverspring Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown visited the Berkeley Shambhala Center October 28th to teach a weekend program on Loving Kindness. On Sunday morning, the Acharya and about 15 of us spent two hours as participants of Occupy Oakland, doing loving-kindness practice on the steps of Frank ... continuePosted November 9, 2011 by
Being Present: Meditation at Occupy Wall Street – HIGHLIGHT
Guest article by Patrick Groneman, currently the Interim Executive Director of the Interdependence Project. This past Sunday, the Interdependence Project helped organize a mindfulness meditation at Zuccotti Park, site of the Occupy Wall Street demonstration in Downtown Manhattan. In coordination with the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, sits ... continuePosted October 21, 2011 by