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Update on the Fire at SMC – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Mountain Center has created a page of ongoing updates regarding the Cameron Peak Fire on their website. We have printed here their most recent update, from October 3rd. More information (and many more photographs) can be found here. One photo from the Shambhala Mountain Center update Dear Friends, A ... continuePosted October 11, 2020 by archives-staff
Message from the Sakyong regarding fire at SMC – HIGHLIGHT
To the Shambhala Community, The Sakyong Wangmo and I have been staying informed of the situation at Shambhala Mountain Center. We began practicing as soon as we heard of the dangers and have received many supplications from students to hold Shambhala Mountain Center in our prayers. Shambhala Mountain ... continuePosted September 29, 2020 by Ashley_Dinges
Board Letter Regarding SMC Wildfire – HIGHLIGHT
To the Shambhala Community – As many of you know, last night, the Cameron Peak wildfire expanded onto the Shambhala Mountain Center (SMC) land. SMC Director Michael Gayner is working with local authorities to assess current damage and communicate out to the sangha, and the Shambhala Board ... continuePosted September 27, 2020 by Ashley_Dinges
Letter from the Druk Sakyong Wangmo regarding SMC Wildfire – HIGHLIGHT
To the Noble Sangha, I am writing today with a heavy heart, feeling so much sorrow, knowing that fire has burned across our beloved Shambhala Mountain Center. We do not yet know the extent of the damage, but clearly this is a devastating event. We’ve experienced many ... continuePosted September 27, 2020 by Ashley_Dinges
Queer Dharma: The Truth of Being Queer – HIGHLIGHT
Acharya Eve Rosenthal COLUMN: Dharma Teachings by Acharya Eve Rosenthal article courtesy of Shambhala Mountain Center What is queer dharma? There are people who are queer and there is dharma, but what is queer dharma? First of all, a person who is queer identifies as someone with a sexual orientation ... continuePosted November 15, 2018 by alexandra_kalinine
Family Camp at SMC – HIGHLIGHT
Sharing the joys of this summer’s Family Camp experience at Shambhala Mountain Center by Heather Locke Family Camp happened at Shambhala Mountain Center July 28-Aug 4 with folks new to Shambhala, second generation, and all the rest of us. Here’s a glimpse into our unplugged week: for our 200 ... continuePosted August 23, 2018 by CGH
The Three S’s – HIGHLIGHT
An opportunity to explore these three: Stillness, Silence, and Spaciousness by Brooke Binstock When the three of us (Kelly Lindsey, Marissa Knox and I) got together to talk about what to center our August retreat at Shambhala Mountain Center around, we easily settled on the theme of Stillness, Silence, ... continuePosted August 15, 2018 by CGH
Fearless Openness – HIGHLIGHT
With generosity and humor, a practitioner shares her experience of the Enlightened Society Assembly program by Akiba Barberousse I’ve been to weekthüns and nyinthüns before, but I don’t think any previous practice intensive could have properly prepared me for the excitement, pain, joy, boredom, and direct openness of Enlightened Society ... continuePosted July 19, 2016 by CGH
Reclaiming Prajna – HIGHLIGHT
A new structure rises in a drala-rich space at Shambhala Mountain Center by Jamie Woodworth Early photo of Prajna It’s a widely agreed upon sentiment, among both newcomers and veteran Shambhalians, that this mountain valley has a quality of spaciousness beyond its physical boundaries. It opens up and unfolds more ... continuePosted November 10, 2015 by CGH
Kanjuro Shibata XX Commemoration at SMC
The one year anniversary of the passing of Kanjuro Shibata XX, Sendai will be commemorated at Shambhala Mountain Center on the morning of October 27, 2014. All members of the Shambhala community are warmly invited to attend. A headstone and Sendai’s remains will be placed on ... continuePosted September 23, 2014 by David_Brown
Rooted Family Community – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Youth and Family Family Camp at Shambhala Mountain Center article by Rachel Seely, Community Care Liaison, Shambhala Mountain Center photos by Samira Caamano, Lightfolly Family Camp at Shambhala Mountain Center (SMC) is a special time to appreciate and value ourselves, our children, our families and friendships, and our culture. ... continuePosted September 23, 2014 by
Providing Funds for Six Projects – HIGHLIGHT
Trust Meeting MembersShambhala Trust Provides Funds for Six Projects at Spring 2014 Meeting article by Ginny Evans and Greg Lubkin, Shambhala Trust Co-Chairs On the weekend of May 16, 2014, the Shambhala Trust held its semi-annual meeting in New York City. For those not familiar with the ... continuePosted July 25, 2014 by
Dathun on Wheels – HIGHLIGHT
Gatekeeping in my roommate’s fold-up canvas lawn chair.COLUMN: Enlightened Society Celebrates Diversity A Look Back at Shambhala Mountain Center in a Wheelchair by Robert French, Washington DC I was injured in a car accident on November 12th, 1988 that left me paralyzed from the chest down. One therapist helped ... continuePosted October 11, 2013 by
Fireside View from Shambhala Mountain Center – HIGHLIGHT
On November 3rd, Shambhala Mountain Center will be hosting a Coming Home Celebration. Because of the High Park Fire this summer, many people were unable to visit SMC. Join them as a guest for a day of community celebration and healing practices recommended by the Sakyong. ... continuePosted October 26, 2012 by
The Accidental Kasung – HIGHLIGHT
My Journey from Iraq to Magyal Pomra Encampment by Paul M. Kendel Be a warrior without anger ~ Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche I awoke to the shock and reverberations of an explosion. It had been over a year since I had relived that night in Iraq ... continuePosted September 28, 2012 by