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Poetry Space Spring 2021 (Part 1) – HIGHLIGHT
We’re delighted to present the first Poetry Space of the Spring. Please enjoy, and, as always, feel free to send us your new work! The Spaces Between I love the spaces between things The sky between branches, The still between breaths, The quiet between sleep and wake, The crowded wine bar of ... continuePosted May 14, 2021 by
Poetry Space Fall 2020 – HIGHLIGHT
Fall is upon us, though the earth still burns. Such a confusing and groundless time for us all. For this edition, we’re delighted to bring you two poets new to Poetry Space, and two poems that we think travel well together. Please enjoy, and send us your ... continuePosted October 20, 2020 by
Poetry Space, Summer 2020 – HIGHLIGHT
In this edition of Poetry Space, we bring you a poem of harm and healing. Generally, we let the poems stand on their own; but in this instance, the author shared a short note on the background of this poem, which we’ve elected to include below. May ... continuePosted August 30, 2020 by
Poetry Space, Winter 2019 – HIGHLIGHT
Moving into winter now, fallen leaves and early snow. In this edition we feature four poems from writers both new to us, and some not so new. As a reminder, for the time being we strive to publish most, if not all, of the work we receive, ... continuePosted November 22, 2019 by
“Art Happens”: Beyond Us
Poem by Jennifer Holder I feel through sunlight because on the other side is a darkness that yields to the presences of things. Even these things yield to empty, even these empties yield to space. If love can be this big that it takes form in the sensations of you I cannot fathom anything at ... continuePosted June 3, 2019 by Jennifer Holder
Poetry Space, Early 2019 – HIGHLIGHT
After a considerable absence, we are delighted to offer a new edition of Poetry Space. This edition includes both previously submitted work, and some more recently submitted pieces. We invite all of our readers to submit their work. To submit, simply email your work to [email protected] ... continuePosted May 13, 2019 by
“Art Happens” so Let’s Share It Here – HIGHLIGHT
Art happens anytime, anywhere, through spontaneity and deliberation alike. It can be made from anything. It can hold and convey our deepest pains and greatest joys. Whatever it is, it’s communication. Therefore, this new Shambhala Times column, “Art Happens” is devoted to sharing our art. Right now, ... continuePosted March 17, 2019 by Jennifer Holder
Reopening Poetry Space – HIGHLIGHT
Noble Sangha— After much heart searching, we have decided to reopen the Poetry Space column on the Shambhala Times. This is not a decision we take lightly. We are all broken hearted. We are all feeling lost as to how to “simply be” at this point. We’ve ... continuePosted March 3, 2019 by
Father as Ancestor – HIGHLIGHT
In this reposted article from 2011, Bill Scheffel reflects on both the passing of his father and the Shambhala teachings of Chogyam Trungpa (whom Bill refers to as “Lord Mukpo”, his family name and the name he often used when teaching Shambhala Training). This essay and collection ... continuePosted December 6, 2018 by alexandra_kalinine
Poetry Space – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections from the Coordinator by Jeff Fink In 2013, I was approached by the then-editor of the Times, Sarah Lipton, about possibly organizing a poetry column for the Shambhala Times. This grew out of an Enlightened Society Assembly conversation, so how could I say no? With the help ... continuePosted September 2, 2018 by
Shambhala Day Poetry Entries – HIGHLIGHT
Full submissions for the 2018 Shambhala Day Poetry Contest In these complicated days, we’ve decided to publish all of the poems submitted to this year’s Shambhala Day Poetry Contest. Click here to see the winning poem and the three runners-up Winning Entry and Runners Up Below are the other ... continuePosted February 23, 2018 by
The Snow Man – HIGHLIGHT
by Wallace Stevens One must have a mind of winter To regard the frost and the boughs Of the pine-trees crusted with snow; And have been cold a long time To behold the junipers shagged with ice, The spruces rough in the distant glitter Of the January sun; and not to think Of any ... continuePosted December 31, 2017 by CGH
Poetry Space- Short Pieces of Late Summer – HIGHLIGHT
It’s Summer, when our submissions slow and our massive volunteer staff, Shambhalians all, head off on retreat. For those who might have wondered if we’d ever publish again (or for that matter, respond to a submission…) our apologies! In any case, we’re delighted to offer three ... continuePosted August 19, 2017 by
The Hill of Hua-Tzu – HIGHLIGHT
Commentary on a poem expressing deep wisdom and compassion by Noel McLellan Hua-Tzu Hill Wang: The birds fly away into infinite space: Over the whole mountain returns the splendour of autumn. Ascending and descending Hua-tzu hill, I feel unbounded bewilderment and lamentation. P’ei: The sun sets, The wind rises among the pines. Returning home, there is a little dew upon ... continuePosted June 20, 2017 by CGH
Poetry Space – Shambhala Day Poetry Contest Runners Up – HIGHLIGHT
April is National Poetry Month here in the U.S., and given the confusing state of public discourse recently, I’m reminded of the words of poet William Carlos Williams who wrote, in part… “It is difficult to get the news from poems yet men die miserably every day for lack of what ... continuePosted April 11, 2017 by