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The Water Level is Rising – HIGHLIGHT
photo courtesy of Michael J. PalmaReport from the Scene by Sarah Lipton Shambhala Times Editor-in-chief At a sold out event at the Rubin Museum, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche sat on stage for an hour-long dialogue with Charles Eisenstein, author of “Sacred Economics”. With fifty percent of the people seeing the ... continuePosted November 7, 2013 by Sarah
Stock Your Shelves: 4 New Books – HIGHLIGHT
It’s harvest season in the northern hemisphere not only for carrots and kale, but also for new books lining the shelves at our local bookstores. If you look closely, you might see a few by familiar authors! Here’s a sneak preview of a few of these ... continuePosted October 30, 2013 by
Sakyong’s Harvest of Peace Address, 2013 – HIGHLIGHT
To watch the video of the Sakyong’s Harvest of Peace address, please click here. To read the address, please scroll down, and enjoy. by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Greetings, everyone. A very warm and cheerful Harvest of Peace day! Today, I am addressing you from London, in the United ... continuePosted September 24, 2013 by
Food, Conversation and Meditation – HIGHLIGHT
This year’s Harvest of Peace address by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche was recorded at the conclusion of the Awake in the World Festival in London, UK. The Sakyong speaks about the Festival and three foundational elements of enlightened society, and sends a special message to people affected by ... continuePosted September 23, 2013 by
Sun Camper steals hearts at London event – HIGHLIGHT
Flashmob outdoor meditationReport from the Ground of Awake in the World article by Shannon van Staden, Shambhala Times Reporter video by President Richard Reoch Among the many people who spoke on Day Three of London’s Awake in the World Festival, one of the most moving personal testimonies was from ... continuePosted September 15, 2013 by
Sakyong’s Thoughts for Boulder Flood
The Sakyong is currently in London, presiding over the Awake in the World Festival, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche coming to the West. Aware of the floods in Colorado, the Sakyong expressed his concern for those living there, in particular the sangha ... continuePosted September 14, 2013 by
Awake in the World Begins – HIGHLIGHT
video by President Richard Reoch The Awake in the World Festival is a four day festival focusing on the arts and social vision taking place in the center of London with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, right now. London Shambhala Center Director expresses the purpose of the weekend saying that, ... continuePosted September 13, 2013 by
Gathering Goodness in NYC – HIGHLIGHT
On a Weekend with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in New York City by Naoko Kojima This coming November, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche will be traveling to New York City for a special and long-anticipated weekend program. The weekend event comes at a pivotal time as the Shambhala Meditation Center ... continuePosted September 11, 2013 by
The Great Vow – HIGHLIGHT
Bodhisattva by Liza MatthewsOur motivation determines our success on the spiritual path, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. And the greatest of all is the vow to save all sentient beings. In Buddhism, it is motivation that defines what kind of practitioner we are. Simply put, the greater our ... continuePosted September 4, 2013 by
The Great Reversal – HIGHLIGHT
Illustration by Megumi YoshidaPutting others first—it’s the great switch that changes everything. It cuts samsara at the root and plants the seed of enlightenment. Sakyong Mipham here describes how to be a bodhisattva. The Mahayana Buddhist tradition is defined by the supreme thought of bodhichitta, the intention ... continuePosted August 5, 2013 by
Enlightenment in the Age of Disruption – HIGHLIGHT
Recently, the Sakyong sat down with Jonathan Fields of The Good Life Project to discuss the Shambhala Principle and how it could effect the world as we know it. With just over an hour of exceptionally rich dharma, they address themes of technology, fatherhood, and bravery ... continuePosted July 15, 2013 by
Celebration of the Birth of Jetsun Yudra – HIGHLIGHT
article and photos by Terry Rudderham Shambhala Times Regional Correspondent On Saturday, July 6th leaders of Shambhala were invited to Kalapa Potrang, the Kalapa Court, for a garden party to celebrate the birth of Jetsun Yudra. This was scheduled so that His Eminence Jigme Rinpoche, who had ... continuePosted July 12, 2013 by
The Journey’s Purpose – HIGHLIGHT
by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche The Mahayana Buddhist tradition is defined by the supreme thought of bodhichitta, the intention to bring all sentient beings to enlightenment. Those who vow to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of others are known as bodhisattvas. Their path is based on the six ... continuePosted June 10, 2013 by
Invitation to Co-Creation – HIGHLIGHT
Report on Three Pillars Leadership Gathering at Karme Choling by Dan Glenn Executive Director, Shambhala Center of Boston photos by Rick Fiske Shambhala Times photographer Over 200 leaders from the Shambhala community gathered this past week at Karme Choling for the Three Pillars Leadership Gathering with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The event ... continuePosted May 25, 2013 by
Addressing our Shambhala Principles – HIGHLIGHT
Thought leaders address Basic Goodness and Creating Enlightened Society by President Richard Reoch Leading figures in the worlds of faith, communications, social action and cultural change spoke out at the “Creating Enlightened Society” gathering hosted by the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, in Richmond, California, last weekend. We present ... continuePosted May 19, 2013 by