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The Shambhala Principle
The Shambhala Principle will be published May 7th “Creating Enlightened Society” events planned for Chicago, San Francisco, London and New York The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanity’s Hidden Treasure, by Sakyong Mipham, will be published on May 7, 2013. Linked to the publication of The Shambhala Principle, will be ... continuePosted February 21, 2013 by
Second Annual Leadership Tea at the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT
photos by Terry Rudderham On Tuesday, February 12th, the Sakyong hosted the Second Annual Tea for Leaders at the Kalapa Court in Halifax. This event is particularly designed for new leaders or people taking on new leadership roles to make a pilgrimage to the Sakyong and Sakyong ... continuePosted February 19, 2013 by
Becoming a Bodhisattva – HIGHLIGHT
Monthly Dharma Teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche At the core of the Mahayana Buddhist teachings is the crown jewel of bodhichitta. This is the supreme thought, the highest possible concept that the mind can generate. Bodhichitta is the intention to bring all sentient beings to enlightenment. The person ... continuePosted February 15, 2013 by
Sakyong Announces “The Shambhala Principle” – HIGHLIGHT
Water Snake from Naropa UniversityNews and Videos from Shambhala Day The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, yesterday announced the publication of a new book, “The Shambhala Principle”, to be released this year. “It is the public expression of our Shambhala vision,” he said. Speaking to the global Shambhala ... continuePosted February 12, 2013 by
Arrival of the Water Snake – HIGHLIGHT
water snake collage by Sarah LiptonSssssliding into presence, slicing through confusion, sourcing wisdom, spreading steadiness, stabilizing fluidity, strengthening awareness, seeping elementally into being, the year of the water snake arrives. More ssssimply put, the snake is a symbol of wisdom, steadiness and focus. Its form is ... continuePosted February 11, 2013 by
We Need to Be Warriors – HIGHLIGHT
by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche The world needs people who are wholeheartedly engaged with life. That takes bravery. These days I am struck by the speed of life. As we get speedier, we do things in half steps. Therefore, the practice of wholehearted engagement is important. How can we ... continuePosted January 9, 2013 by
Reviewing An Uncommon King – HIGHLIGHT
by Steve Derrickson, Rosendale, NY An Uncommon King, the much anticipated film biography of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the holder of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and son of the trail blazing Tibetan teacher Chogyam Trungpa, had its U.S. premier on Nov. 14th, a crisp Fall night, at the ... continuePosted December 19, 2012 by
Director of Shambhala Online, to Leave – HIGHLIGHT
Heather Scott, Director of Shambhala Online, is leaving her position after 5 years. In this Shambhala Times interview, we learn a little more about the turning point of her decision to go back to school for leadership, thereby taking the Shambhala teachings out into the world. “I ... continuePosted December 14, 2012 by
International Shambhala Programs 2013
Announcing the 2013 International Shambhala Program Calendar The Office of Practice and Education is pleased to announce the following international Shambhala programs for the year 2013. Please read through to the bottom of this announcement for other important program-related information that may be relevant to you, including key ... continuePosted December 10, 2012 by
What Now? – HIGHLIGHT
photo courtesy of Andrea RothA teaching from a public talk at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche My father, Chogyam Trungpa, was one of the last great teachers to be trained fully in Tibet while it was still a spiritual kingdom. He told me that even ... continuePosted December 1, 2012 by
Shambhala Community Celebrates Sakyong’s Birthday – HIGHLIGHT
the Sakyong performs long life practice,by Mark Whaley As the worldwide Shambhala community celebrated the Sakyong’s birthday last week, the Sakyong Wangmo requested that a Tenshuk ceremony be performed for his long life and well-being. The traditional Tenshuk consists of offering a mandala as well as representations ... continuePosted November 22, 2012 by
Sakyong Concludes Gesar Activity Ritual – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong performing Gesar Activity puja; photo is property of the Kalapa CourtFrom the Kalapa Court, Boulder, Colorado by Walker Blaine The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche concluded a one-week Gesar of Ling activity-ritual in Boulder, Colorado this Wednesday. His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche requested the Sakyong to perform this ... continuePosted November 9, 2012 by
Two Minutes of Basic Goodness – HIGHLIGHT
from Hamish Maclaren on the Accessibility and Disability blog on the Shambhala Times For the next couple of months two or three times a week video clips of the Sakyong talking about basic goodness and creating enlightened society are being posted to the Sakyong’s –Official YouTube Channel. ... continuePosted November 5, 2012 by
Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo Expecting Second Child – HIGHLIGHT
photo courtesy of Mark Eoin O’DonoghueDuring this weekend’s celebration of Shambhala’s annual Harvest of Peace, the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, announced that he and the Sakyong Wangmo are expecting the birth of their second child. “I’m happy to say the Sakyong Wangmo is in good health and ... continuePosted September 24, 2012 by
Vegetable Garden at the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT
article by Marguerite Sands, Kalapa Court Vegetable Gardener This year a vegetable and herb garden has been added to the landscape at the Kalapa Court in Halifax. Situated near the kitchen and service entrance, the site is separate from but connected to the overall landscaping. Under former ... continuePosted September 10, 2012 by