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Imagining and Manifesting – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Ripoche, photo BHH Studiosreport on the Sakyong’s visit to New York City by Andria Cheng It was a message about basic goodness in each one of us, and about how we can conduct our lives with genuine confidence – that unconditional trust and feeling in one’s ... continuePosted December 19, 2014 by
Bravery = Showing Up – HIGHLIGHT
Monthly Dharma Teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche These days I am struck by the speed of life. As we get speedier, we do things in half steps. Therefore, the practice of whole-hearted engagement is important. How can we be steady and complete, and what kind of wisdom does ... continuePosted December 15, 2014 by
Good Morning, Destiny – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Times is delighted to wish a Cheerful Birthday to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche today! Shambhalians are warmly invited to include a celebratory lhasang in their daily practice, using the lhasang chant below. Shambhala centers that would like to incorporate a celebratory lhasang into an appropriate community ... continuePosted November 15, 2014 by
Shining Confidence – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, photo courtesy of BHH StudiosDharma Teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche We are all leaders, in that each of us is leading our life. We have no choice. We are making decisions moment-to-moment, even if it’s to butter our toast. To lead our lives well, ... continuePosted November 10, 2014 by
The Power of Interconnectedness – HIGHLIGHT
Radical Compassion Symposium Draws upon the Power of Interconnectedness report from the scene by James Gilness, Shambhala Times Volunteer Reporter photos courtesy of Naropa University The Radical Compassion Symposium opened last Thursday evening with the memory of Naropa University’s founding some forty years ago. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche recalled the ... continuePosted October 22, 2014 by
Inherent Dignity – HIGHLIGHT
Dharma Teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Throughout history, the deepest minds have come to the conclusion that there is something profoundly worthy about being human. In the Shambhala tradition, we call this the sun of basic goodness. The sun is a symbol of life, warmth, and wholeness, like ... continuePosted October 13, 2014 by
Goodbye, Egoism – HIGHLIGHT
Reporting from the Scene: Bright Now Festival in Amsterdam, “basic goodness in action” by Anna Spohr, of Mindful Movie I was a volunteer at the first Bright Now Festival, playing the part of filmmaker this time, rather than mindfulness trainer. Attracted by the strong positivity of the theme, “A ... continuePosted October 9, 2014 by
Surviving and Thriving – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche offers meditation instruction in Amsterdam, photo courtesy of BHH StudiosReporting from the Scene: Bright Now Festival, Amsterdam article by Klemen Kokelj photos by Sabine Lokhorst, Helen Vink and BHH Studios On Saturday morning the Grote zaal (main hall) opens up. Three young musicians called the ‘Twiching Eye ... continuePosted October 7, 2014 by
Understanding the Power of Human Mind – HIGHLIGHT
Bright Now Festival Opens in Amsterdam with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche article by Klemen Kokelj of Knowmads, partner in the organization of the festival photos by BHH Studios and Helen Vink It is Friday evening, 7pm. I enter the Royal Tropical Institute. A luxurious marble hall with a flavor of ... continuePosted October 1, 2014 by
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche: Live from Amsterdam
From the Bright Now Festival in Amsterdam, the Sakyong will deliver a keynote address on “The Strength of Basic Goodness.” This program can be seen live on Shambhala Online on Friday, September 26, at 3pm Atlantic. The recording will be available through the weekend for replay. ... continuePosted September 25, 2014 by David_Brown
View and Intention for Our Lives – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche teaches a Shambhala Training Level I in Berlin, Germany article and photos by Katja Aßmann An international group – about 150 people from Germany, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Norway, England, Croatia, United States and Switzerland registered for this weekend with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in ... continuePosted September 25, 2014 by
Harvesting Peace – HIGHLIGHT
Veggies courtesy of Burlington ShambhalaCheerful Harvest of Peace from all of us at the Shambhala Times! The Harvest of Peace Nyida Day is our opportunity to focus on community, and to mark the changing of seasons as a sangha. “Nyi” comes from “Nyima” meaning sun, and “da” ... continuePosted September 22, 2014 by
Basically Good Everywhere – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche teaches in Berlin article and photos by Katja Aßmann Preparations for this special night in Berlin were running hot: Setting up furniture, decorum, registration, book sales, and of course flower arrangements, which were done beautifully by the Kado Europe Team. A lot of volunteer helpers, ... continuePosted September 21, 2014 by
Sakyong Mipham in Berlin, Germany – HIGHLIGHT
article and photos by Katja Aßmann The Berlin sangha is happy to be welcoming Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for the first time in Berlin, the capital of Germany. He arrived about 10 days ago and spent some time with his family and sightseeing after an intense summer when ... continuePosted September 19, 2014 by
Strength of a Gentle Society – HIGHLIGHT
Introducing: Bright Now Festival, Amsterdam article by Meino Zeillemaker photos by Debbie Evers The Bright Now Festival, occurring September 26 – 28 will focus on connecting participants with each other, with an open heart and exploring together what it takes to make a good human society. Moving the world ... continuePosted September 19, 2014 by