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A History of Sustainability in Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
By David Wimberly In the Beginning The primordial genesis of Shambhala arose out of the ecology of Tibet, a particularly unforgiving and fierce environment. Bon and even pre-Bon cultures recognized the need for balance in human existence with other life. Dawa Sangpo brought to Tibet the Buddha’s teachings ... continuePosted April 20, 2009 by
Of Tea Mugs and Compost in Boston – HIGHLIGHT
By Sarah Lipton When I took on the role of center coordinator in Boston two years ago, after a failed recycling initiative at my previous job with a large university, my pump was primed to help bring sustainability to the Shambhala Center. Upon walking into the center ... continuePosted April 19, 2009 by
Dedicating Energy – HIGHLIGHT
As Shambhalians, when we conclude our meditation practices or close teaching events, we dedicate any merit generated to the benefit and enlightenment of all sentient beings. What if, through conscious lifestyle changes, we dedicated the surplus of our fortunate situation to the benefit of all ... continuePosted April 18, 2009 by
Drala in Karme Choling’s Garden – HIGHLIGHT
By Sue Gilman What we need to do is more hard work. Both with the Vidyadhara and His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, what made them who they are and what they were, is hard work. This particular transmission of hard work and no quick fix is actually a ... continuePosted April 17, 2009 by
Warrior Song of King Gesar
Our earth is wounded Her oceans and lakes are sick Her rivers are like running sores The air is filled with subtle poisons And the oily smoke of countless hellish fires blackens the sun Day has become night. Fish are born deformed; birds fall lifeless from the sky Forests and plains wither Animals running ... continuePosted April 17, 2009 by Jennifer Holder