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In Loving Memory of Alice Haspray – HIGHLIGHT
From the Chronicles of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche By The Chronicles – August 22, 2024 Alice Haspray, Halifax, Nova Scotia Alice Haspray, beloved wife of Richard, mother of Noah, grandmother of Oscar, and teacher of many of us, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:45 PM ... continuePosted August 30, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
International Advanced Assemblies Calendar for 2019
The Practice and Education team is pleased to offer the 2019 Assembly Schedule for warriors who wish to engage in assembly practice this year. Please follow the following link to see the 2019 Assembly Calendar, apply to Enlightened Society Assembly or Warrior Assembly, offer to staff, ... continuePosted December 15, 2017 by David_Brown
Sakyong Performing Pujas for Shambhala December 9–10
On December 9th and 10th, the Kongma Sakyong will perform two pujas, or intensive practices, for the benefit of Shambhala and the world. For this season’s pujas, he has again selected practices that members of the community have a relationship with: Kurukulla, a practice renowned for ... continuePosted November 21, 2017 by Walker Blaine
International Advanced Assemblies 2019 Calendar
2019 International Advanced Assemblies Calendar Announcement Dear Shambhala Community, We recognize that this is not a time to proceed with business as usual as our community continues to work with heartbreak and uncertainty with brave and noble hearts. We therefore offer the 2019 Shambhala Assemblies Calendar with humility, ... continuePosted October 16, 2017 by David_Brown
Three New Acharyas
The Office of the Sakyong is delighted to announce that the Sakyong has appointed three new acharyas. On September 3, 2017 during the final ceremonies of Scorpion Seal Assembly 8 at Dechen Choling, the Sakyong personally blessed Acharya Beate Kirchhoff-Schlage, Acharya Daniele Bollini, and Acharya Arnd ... continuePosted September 11, 2017 by David_Brown
Retirement of three long-serving Shambhala Warriors
On behalf of the Kongma Sakyong, the Office of the Sakyong wishes to announce the retirement of three long-serving warriors: Acharya Jeremy Hayward Acharya Jeremy Hayward took his oath of retirement before the Sakyong at the 2017 Kalapa Garchen held at Karmȇ Chöling in May. An acharya ... continuePosted June 16, 2017 by David_Brown
INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLIES OFFERED IN 2017
The Shambhala Office of Practice and Education wishes to share this reminder of all the Assemblies being offered internationally in 2017. Below you will find information on all Assemblies (including Scorpion Seal Assemblies), Staffing, Application Processes, and more. Please read through carefully. APPLICATION PROCESS The following Assemblies in ... continuePosted May 1, 2017 by David_Brown
Sakyong to Perform Long-Life Healing Puja with Special Dedication for the Earth
Celebrating the Earth, the Sakyong will perform a two-day long-life puja, or accomplishment practice, this April 29th and 30th in Boulder, Colorado. This puja is performed to assist in healing the sick, and to strengthen the life-energy of those engaged in virtue so that their activity ... continuePosted April 17, 2017 by David_Brown
REMINDER OF 2017 INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLIES
Cheerful Year of the Fire Bird! The Shambhala Office of Practice and Education wishes to share this reminder announcement of all the Assemblies being offered internationally in 2017. There is a lot of helpful information below, including key info on all Assemblies (including Scorpion Seal ... continuePosted March 2, 2017 by David_Brown
Condolences
The effects of the tragic attack in the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec on Sunday are being felt throughout the world. As the Premier of Québec said “Not just the Muslim community, it’s not just the people of Quebec. Everyone is suffering from this.” ... continuePosted February 2, 2017 by David_Brown
Southern California Region Created and Director Appointed
On behalf of the Kongma Sakyong, Jampal Trinley Dradul, and Ms. Jane Arthur, Minister of the Pillar of Government, the Office of the Sakyong takes great pleasure in announcing the designation of the area south of San Luis Obispo, California as the Southern California Region. We ... continuePosted January 11, 2017 by David_Brown
Co-Directors of Gampo Abbey Appointed
Ron Renz and Janet Whelan at Taktsang, BhutanOn behalf of the Kongma Sakyong and the Kalapa Council, the Office of the Sakyong is delighted to announce the appointment of Ron Renz and Janet Whelan as Co-Directors of Gampo Abbey. They are succeeding Director Richard Haspray, who ... continuePosted November 22, 2016 by David_Brown
Sakyong Practices for Enrichment and Overcoming Obstacles
The SakyongOn December 3rd and 4th, the Sakyong will perform two pujas, or intensive practices, for the benefit of the community and the world. The Sakyong receives many requests for blessings and overcoming obstacles and pujas held twice a year are times he dedicates to caring ... continuePosted November 7, 2016 by Walker Blaine
Harvest of Peace Address Now Online
Kongma Sakyong Harvest of Peace 2016 The Sakyong’s Harvest of Peace address to the international community is now available online. In this year’s address, the Kongma Sakyong touched on strengthening families, looking to the future, loyalty to basic goodness, balancing bravery and tenderness, and extending out. Please click ... continuePosted September 27, 2016 by David_Brown
Sakyong Encourages Compassion
In a summer marked by violence, political divisiveness, homophobia, and systemic racism, let the recent tragedy in Nice and the turmoil in Turkey serve as reminders of the preciousness of life. To counteract such degeneration, let us look within to face our fears and open our ... continuePosted July 15, 2016 by David_Brown