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Sakyong Conducts Pujas – HIGHLIGHT
Next month, the Sakyong will perform pujas for enrichment and overcoming obstacles by Walker Blaine On December 3rd and 4th, the Sakyong will perform two pujas, or intensive practices, for the benefit of the community and the world. Twice a year, His Majesty sets aside time for meditation ... continuePosted November 8, 2016 by CGH
Moissons de la Paix
Allocution du Kongma Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche 25 septembre 2016 Kongma Sakyong Moissons de la Paix 2016 Bonjour à tous. Je vous souhaite un Joyeux Jour des Moissons de la Paix et une belle saison des moissons. C’est un moment important pour nous tous lorsque nous réunissons alors que les ... continuePosted October 17, 2016 by CGH
Sakyong Mipham in Seattle – HIGHLIGHT
Rising to the Occasion: Social Engagement in a Chaotic World By Shastri Matthew Lyon Sakyong Mipham’s forthcoming visit to Seattle will focus on his powerful teachings on social engagement from the Buddhist point of view. As the spiritual and temporal leader of the worldwide Shambhala Buddhist community, he has ... continuePosted September 29, 2016 by CGH
Peace is in the Heart – HIGHLIGHT
A Harvest of Peace video message from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Click here to see the video, or read on for a transcript of the talk. Click here for a French-language translation. continuePosted September 25, 2016 by CGH
Aspiration of Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
Our commentator on the Shambhala chants turns his attention to the aspiration by Russell Rodgers In the midst of our river of habitual thoughts, we tend to forget what is most important to us. Aspiration chants are reminders. If we consciously aspire to something, it’s more likely to ... continuePosted August 26, 2016 by CGH
Longevity Supplication – HIGHLIGHT
In our ongoing series on the Shambhala chants, we consider a supplication for the longevity of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche by Russell Rodgers As with other longevity chants, this one is all about the power of devotion. For genuine gurus, it is the devotion of their students that prolongs ... continuePosted August 24, 2016 by CGH
First Kalapa Garchen – HIGHLIGHT
The first Great Gathering of Shambhala leadership with the Kongma Sakyong comes together in Vermont by David Brown This May, leaders from throughout the Shambhala community gathered with the Kongma Sakyong, among the blossoms of Karme Choling, for the first Kalapa Garchen (Great Gathering.) The Sakyong was overjoyed ... continuePosted July 7, 2016 by CGH
Chicago, Four Years Beyond Peace – HIGHLIGHT
From Imagining Peace four years ago to Awakening Chicago this first week of May, continuing the conversation with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche by Debra Hiers When Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche addressed several hundred participants in Rockefeller Chapel Friday evening, he first expressed his gratitude for the work being done in Chicago ... continuePosted May 2, 2016 by CGH
Leaders at Awaken Chicago – HIGHLIGHT
Social activists and leaders in justice, peace, and enlightened society gather to offer teachings and workshops in Chicago, starting April 29 by Sai Wei Rev. Father Fleger; Awaken Chicago features key teachers at the center of the mandala, Pema Chodron and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, as well as Acharya Gaylon ... continuePosted April 27, 2016 by CGH
Wake Up Chicago! – HIGHLIGHT
An upcoming event with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Ani Pema Chodron and other wisdom leaders plants the seeds of enlightened society by Sai Wei Many of us have followed the media as it documents the violence in our country and the world. The protests in Baltimore, Laquan McDonald, Black ... continuePosted April 24, 2016 by CGH
Connecting with Copiapo – HIGHLIGHT
During the Chilean Garchen, the Sakyong made an especially strong heart-connection with a group from Copiapo by Pablo Coddou Copiapo Nestled in the stunningly beautiful Atacama desert of the north, this small yet potent sangha found itself at the front lines of a devastating natural disaster, with an amazing ... continuePosted April 8, 2016 by CGH
Sakyong Speaks in Santiago – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong attracts large crowds at two talks in Santiago during his visit to Chile by Pablo Coddou After the South America Garchen concluded, the Sakyong spent a couple of days exploring the magical port city of Valparaiso. He then went to Santiago for the two final events ... continuePosted April 6, 2016 by CGH
Return to South America – HIGHLIGHT
The Sakyong leads an historic eight-day Garchen in Cuncumen, Chile by Pablo Coddou In the ten years since the Kongma Sakyong last came to South America a lot has happened in his world. To name a few—he opened the treasure of the Scorpion Seal Retreat, was married, and had ... continuePosted March 3, 2016 by CGH
A Lineage Carried in the Heart – HIGHLIGHT
Inspiring video lets us hear from the Sakyong, with leaders from all around the mandala Discovering our bravery, strength, and confidence. Being touched by what is going on, but not being overwhelmed by it. Staying with bravery in the face of fear. Waking up to the reality ... continuePosted February 22, 2016 by CGH
The Sakyong’s Year-End Practices – HIGHLIGHT
Mingling our intentions with those of the Sakyong, as he conducts year-end practices on behalf of the entire community by Walker Blaine As Shambhalians conclude the year of the Wood Sheep with practice to overcome obstacles that may have accumulated over the past twelve months, the Sakyong is ... continuePosted February 7, 2016 by CGH