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Shambhala Congress Explores Community and Conflict
More than 150 Shambhalians from all corners of the world gathered in Halifax, the Shambhala capital, for the Fourth Shambhala Congress, from 9 to 11 November. The Congress discussions were based on advance consultation with centres and groups to establish the topics that people most wanted to ... continuePosted November 17, 2009 by
The Power of Chapstick – HIGHLIGHT
By Lois Lungta, on-the-scene reporter in Halifax Ah, the many uses of chapstick. Last night, Stuart Lord (our new president of Naropa University) hosted a dinner for alumni. On each table were little offerings: pens, notepads, and bumper stickers branded with Naropa insignia. And chapstick. Little ... continuePosted November 13, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Tweeting Shambhala – HIGHLIGHT
Using the Power of the Internet to Radiate Basic Goodness By Jennifer Holder Early this year, my boss at the book publishing company where I worked sat me down in front of Twitter and Facebook and gave me the pith instruction on how the modern ... continuePosted November 3, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Traveling the Yanas Through Congress – HIGHLIGHT
The story of the evolution of Shambhala Congress. Part Two of Jennifer Holder’s interview with Amy Conway. Click here for Part One: A Precious Exchange. Shambhala has held three Congresses: the first in November of 2003, the second in February of 2005 and the third in ... continuePosted November 1, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
A Precious Exchange – HIGHLIGHT
The Magic of Shambhala Congress Jennifer Holder interviews Amy Conway about her experience at all three Shambhala congresses. Click here for Part Two in our series: Walking the Yanas of Congress. Amy, you’ve attended all three previous congresses and will be in Halifax for the fourth ... continuePosted October 19, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Sky of Radiant Activity – HIGHLIGHT
By Jennifer Holder All it takes is a glance upwards to sense that the sky over Shambhala stretches across nations, continents, and oceans. It is physically as vast as Shambhala vision, reaching far beyond what the eye can see. Arising from the playground of this vastness, ... continuePosted September 15, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
What Happened to Shambhala’s Highest Priorities after Shambhala Congress in Cologne? – HIGHLIGHT
By President Richard Reoch The Third Shambhala Congress was held at the Kalapa Centre (Europe) in Cologne, Germany, in May 2007. Out of the many issues discussed, six top priorities emerged. These were identified by the Mandala Council (on which every Shambhala Centre has a seat) immediately ... continuePosted May 10, 2009 by