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Shambhala Launches its First Mobile App!
Hive Digital – the global digital platform developer – has just launched the Running with the Mind of Meditation app! The CFO at Hive (the biggest game developer in Brazil) is a leading member of the Shambhala community there. Charles Betito Filho, of the São Paulo Shambhala ... continuePosted April 25, 2013 by
Barefoot Walking – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Times Interview with Shambhalians Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee about their new book: Barefoot Walking edited by Ani Dawa Chotso As the thousands of people who have fallen in love with barefoot running already know, shedding one’s shoes is good for the body and the soul. Barefoot Walking ... continuePosted March 29, 2013 by
Taking Anxiety for a Run – HIGHLIGHT
by Kristen Mullen, Portland, Oregon With crunched back and tight breath I pull my body out the door and on the street. Which route, which trail, ricochets in my mind. I feel fresh start. Breathe. Being in my body I connect with my sensations of tightness and ... continuePosted October 22, 2012 by
Can Meditation Help Your Running? – HIGHLIGHT
Interview with Amy Conway by Michelle Hamilton, of Runner’s World Article originally found here Silence fell over the room as the meditation instructor asked the group to lower their eyes. Shoulders dropped. Breath deepened. It’s what you’d expect from a meditation session — except for the thump and ... continuePosted September 6, 2012 by
The Path of “Hi” – HIGHLIGHT
guest article by Susan Piver Hi there! This morning, I went for a run at about 6:30am. The streets were mostly deserted but occasionally I would pass someone on the sidewalk. When I did, I said, “hi.” OK, I live in Boston. Boston is not a hi-saying town. ... continuePosted July 30, 2012 by
Solitary Retreat and the Running Mind, part 2 – HIGHLIGHT
miksangpart 2 of Running with the Mind of Meditation on Solitary Retreat by Fay Octavia Elliott Where we left off: I heard Pema Chodron say once that the middle is always the hardest part of a retreat regardless of its length. I crossed the middle line this evening ... continuePosted July 21, 2012 by
Running with the Mind of Meditation on Solitary Retreat – HIGHLIGHT
miksangby Fay Octavia Elliott All joy in this world comes from wanting others to be happy, and all suffering in this world comes from wanting only oneself to be happy. ~ Shantideva The companion book I brought along on my first ever solitary retreat was Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s new book Running with ... continuePosted July 15, 2012 by
An Elder Warrior’s Marathon – HIGHLIGHT
This article was kindly submitted by Shastri Susan Chapman, one of four shastris (senior teachers) appointed by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to serve the Pacific Northwest region of Shambhala. by Shastri Susan Chapman Seven months ago my father’s life took a dramatic turn and he’s now confined to a ... continuePosted June 9, 2012 by
The Sakyong Wangmo Reflects on Earth Day – HIGHLIGHT
Message from the Sakyong Wangmo photos by Andrew Goetz Earth Day was the most beautiful day. The sun was shining and there was a feeling of spring in the air. There was a mixture of the local Boulder community and the Shambhala community and everyone was in a ... continuePosted May 17, 2012 by
Sakyong’s Book Launch and Earth Day Walk/Run – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong’s latest book, Running with the Mind of Meditation, was successfully launched in Boulder Colorado as part of the Earth Day celebrations. photos courtesy of Breton Hoagland BHH Studios Nearly 800 people participated in the 10th Annual Earth Day 5K walk/run, nearly three times over the usual ... continuePosted April 24, 2012 by
When a Run is More than Just Running – HIGHLIGHT
Running with the Mind of Meditation book review by Mike Sandrock, columnist for the Daily Camera, author of “Running with the Legends” When New York Times reporter Barry Bearak called last week, seeking information about Micah True, the Boulder ultrarunner who passed away while on a run in ... continuePosted April 23, 2012 by
A Shambhala Guided Meditation on Oprah.com – HIGHLIGHT
Just yesterday, the Sakyong’s guided meditation based on his newly published book Running with the Mind of Meditation was posted in the “Spirit” section of Oprah.com. For her new meditation series, which gears itself towards “reaching higher ground” both mentally and physically, Oprah requested the Sakyong to ... continuePosted April 13, 2012 by
Running with the Mind of Meditation Now Available in Bookstores – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong’s new book, Running with the Mind of Meditation, is now available in bookstores throughout the world. Though you can order it from the website, we recommend you also support your favorite local bookseller by visiting them and requesting the book this week. Many centers are doing ... continuePosted April 10, 2012 by
Acharya Dale Asrael Reviews the New Book – HIGHLIGHT
Letter to the Shambhala community from Acharya Dale Asrael, in anticipation of the forthcoming book by the Sakyong I have just finished reading an advance copy of the Sakyong’s new book, Running with the Mind of Meditation, and I feel excited about the potential it holds. This ... continuePosted April 8, 2012 by
Walk the Talk with Sakyong Mipham – HIGHLIGHT
Here in this video interview with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Waylon Lewis – Founder of elephant journal, discusses the Sakyong’s new book: Running with the Mind of Meditation, which will be released on April 10, 2012. To view more, and watch a video with bonus footage from this ... continuePosted April 7, 2012 by