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Right Livelihood Arises from Raising Equestrian Windhorse – HIGHLIGHT
Craig teaching at home by Andrea D’Asaro Originally published here on the Seattle Shambhala Center Blog Right livelihood is one of the traditional ethical elements of the Buddhist eightfold path. For Shambhalians who aspire to “create enlightened society” this means sharing our inherent goodness or inner richness through our ... continuePosted April 20, 2020 by archives-staff
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
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
Rising in the West – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham energizes Shambhalians in Seattle: “Rising to the Occasion, Social Engagement in a Chaotic World” by Andrea D’Asaro Despite the cold and rain, it was a sold-out crowd that arrived early on Friday night to hear Sakyong Miphan’s calm yet urgent call to action during “this critical time, ... continuePosted November 10, 2016 by CGH
Seattle offers their Center to the Sakyong – HIGHLIGHT
Seattle Shambhala Center,The Seattle Shambhala Center has formally offered their building, land, and Center assets to the Sakyong and the Sakyong Potrang. by Larry Steele and the Seattle Shambhala Center Governing Council Anniversary of the Enthronement of the Sakyong Earlier this Spring, when the Seattle Governing Council was contemplating ... continuePosted September 11, 2015 by Dan
Movin’ and Shakin’ – HIGHLIGHT
Asheville, NCCOLUMN: Shambhala on the Move A summary of recent moves and renovations occurring across the Shambhala mandala. Did we miss your Center? Let us know! Asheville, North Carolina We are at our new location in Reynolds Village! The address is 60 North Merrimon Ave, #113. This location was ... continuePosted August 29, 2015 by Dan
Purchasing a Building – HIGHLIGHT
2013 Shambhala Building, SeattleCOLUMN: Shambhala on the Move A series about Shambhala Centers and Groups who are moving into new spaces or renovating their existing homes. In this article, we hear a recent story from Seattle, Washington. by Alan Ness, for the Building Committee, Seattle Shambhala Meditation Center Let me ... continuePosted November 28, 2014 by
The Meditating Practitioner – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: In Everyday Life by Greg Wolk, Seattle, WA About two years ago after returning from travels as Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s attendant, I hung out my own shingle as a solo attorney with equal parts excitement and trepidation. I decided to take advantage of a service provided through ... continuePosted June 6, 2014 by
What Is A Shastri? – HIGHLIGHT
Shastri Ben Hinesby Shastri Ben Hines, Seattle, WA When you come to the Seattle Shambhala Center, you soon encounter a term never heard in the West until recently: shastri. It reflects a role and responsibilities conferred by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, spiritual leader of Shambhala, on certain senior ... continuePosted June 2, 2014 by
Shambhala is on the Move! – HIGHLIGHT
A summary of recent moves and renovations occurring across the Shambhala mandala. Did we miss your Center? Let us know! Ottawa Shambhala’s “Recentering” Phase one of our “Recentering Project” is complete: the lease is signed for our new Shambhala Center at 119 Ross Avenue. Now, in phase two, ... continuePosted March 31, 2014 by