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Enter the Dragon – HIGHLIGHT
Crack-crash! Boom….boom….BOOM! With the thick thwack-whack of thunder rolling in the hills and the flash-splash of lightning illuminating the sky, fat wet drops of rain and snow hurtle to the ground. Mist rises swirling from the valleys, gathering and dancing dragon-like above the fields and forests. The ... continuePosted February 22, 2012 by
The Ball in Boulder – HIGHLIGHT
Dancing, poetry, Bollywood and toasts… the Shambhala Ball returned to Boulder this year. Local Shambhalians dressed up in their finery to enjoy an evening of celebration — rounding out Shambhala Day on March 5. Here is a glimpse into the evening. continuePosted March 15, 2011 by
Boulder Welcomes the Sakyong out of Retreat – HIGHLIGHT
Boulder’s newly renovated shrine room glittered on Shambhala Day to welcome Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche out of his year-long retreat. Members of the Mukpo and Ripa families, the Kalapa Council, and Shambhalians from near and far were present to celebrate the new year together with the Sakyong ... continuePosted March 10, 2011 by
Outpouring of Generosity
Traditional Losar Offering Our community was so generous on Shambhala Day that we exceeded the quarter of a million dollar target for gifts. With almost all centres and groups in North America reporting, one-time donations currently total $287,518. There was also was an increase in recurring monthly donations ... continuePosted March 9, 2011 by
Global Connections on New Year – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhalians from around the world gathered for Shambhala Day yesterday to celebrate the new year according to the lunar calendar. The day is referred to as losar in Tibetan. Shambhala Online’s Heather Scott, who coordinated the online portion of the day, stated that 138 centres and ... continuePosted March 6, 2011 by
Shambhala Day Online – A Report – HIGHLIGHT
From the Shambhala Online Team This year’s Shambhala Day was an experiment in online visual broadcasting, using Shambhala Online. We did a lot of international testing in advance of the day, and we have heard from centres and groups about their experience during the actual ... continuePosted February 24, 2010 by heather_scott
Shambhala Day Address
Shambhala Day in Boulder, Photo Credit: www.MarvinRossPhotography.com This Sunday, the first internet hookup for Shambhala Day took place via Shambhala Online. Community members cheered, shouted “ki ki so so,” and waved to each other across continents. President Reoch addressed the global mandala from Halifax, and Sakyong Mipham ... continuePosted February 15, 2010 by
Sun Love Sun – HIGHLIGHT
Because Shambhala Day falls on Valentine’s Day this year, in the weeks leading up to the big day, we will be featuring our community’s vibrant expressions of love. By Olive Colon Breakfasting Before the sunmist sun Breaking through cloudy mind Sweeping away discursive patternings Brushing cobwebs Off ancient rhymes Continuity Often not expressed But recognized In space ... continuePosted January 27, 2010 by
Reflections on Shambhala Day
It certainly didn’t feel like an auspicious day when I woke up that morning. The last part of the don season stuck me with a nasty cold and as I poured myself into my suit I couldn’t help but gain confidence that the year of the ... continuePosted March 16, 2009 by
Shambhala Day Aspiration at Ise, Japan – HIGHLIGHT
As I walked up the large stone steps approaching Amaterasu’s main shrine, I wished that every Shambhalian could experience this place. Mindlessly, I flashed a picture with my camera – before a guard sharply waved his hands as to say, “No pictures!” I quickly apologized and ... continuePosted March 6, 2009 by