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Wisdom of Nature – HIGHLIGHT
Carrying practice into the outdoors, this Seattle hiking group takes a wide view by Anisha Prasad When confusion and speed arise, the Seattle Shambhala hiking group hits the trail. This summer we hiked the beautiful Harvey Manning trail, a good five-mile walk in the Issaquah Alps and just minutes ... continuePosted August 27, 2018 by CGH
Right Livelihood 3 – HIGHLIGHT
From complexity and confusion emerges enlightened design by Andrea D’Asaro The design process — turning an idea into reality — is an example of mindfulness-awareness, says Alan Ness, a long-time member of our sangha and a residential design architect. He’s been designing and remodeling homes for 30 years ... continuePosted July 22, 2018 by CGH
Midsummer Reflections – HIGHLIGHT
by Annica Holder People who celebrated Midsummer’s Day at Seattle Shambhala told us about why they open the gate to the Great Eastern Sun by visiting the center. Anyone willing to share their thoughts wrote them on pre-printed cards, then snapped polaroid photos and attached them to ... continuePosted July 10, 2018 by CGH
A Blessing for Spring – HIGHLIGHT
A children’s spring blessing by Acharya Richard John in Seattle on May 4 Photos by Michelle Ringgold Making room for the sun in your heart Everything is fresh! The clouds of this and that wash away. A cookie for me A flower for you and now we play. Ki Ki So So! continuePosted May 11, 2018 by CGH
Family Overnight – HIGHLIGHT
Imagery from a beautiful trip to Dash Point by Anisha Prasad I felt energized as I took in a sip of the crisp winter air and looked up at the grey skies. What a delight to follow children gaily skipping along a forested trail during an overnight outing ... continuePosted February 11, 2018 by CGH
Harvesting Peace in Seattle
Delightful series of photos from a joyful Harvest of Peace celebration in the Pacific Northwest Contributed by Ben Black At this year’s Harvest of Peace event, members and friends of the Seattle Shambhala Center held a lhasang, created a lovely fall-themed flower mandala, set out beautiful seasonal offerings, ... continuePosted October 15, 2017 by CGH
Seattle Bound – HIGHLIGHT
New Shastri brings a feminine perspective to Seattle by Andrea D’Asaro Our new Shastri, Trinley Busby, is relocating to Seattle from her home in Vancouver as our center’s first female Shastri. She brings a deep passion around opening Shambhala to greater diversity, including the power of the feminine. Her ... continuePosted July 10, 2017 by CGH
Town Hall in Seattle – HIGHLIGHT
“Great to get together and be heard” from the Seattle Shambhala Center Center Director Michael Busby convened our first Town Hall this spring. It is the first of an ongoing quarterly schedule, which he started to bring the sangha together and create an avenue for open communication. Michael ... continuePosted June 12, 2017 by CGH
Building Family Bridges – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhalians gather for Family Camp in Snohomish, Washington by Barbara Everdene The wind shifted, and Seattle Shambhala’s 2015 Family Camp materialized in a circle of birch trees near the town of Snohomish in mid-August. A blue canopy with cushions and many colorful rugs created a magical meeting spot ... continuePosted December 2, 2015 by CGH