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Sakyong on CBS News Religion & Culture This Sunday
The Sakyong Interviewed by Liz Kineke of CBSThe Sakyong will be appearing in a documentary this Sunday June 28. CBS News Religion & Culture covered the Sakyong’s visit to Chicago as a part of a program looking at mindfulness and meditation in today’s society. Three years ago, ... continuePosted June 26, 2015 by David_Brown
Job Posting: Regional Director for Northern California
Applications are still open for the position of Northern California Shambhala Regional Director. The dynamic region of Northern California Shambhala includes Sharchen Dzong in San Francisco as well as seven other Shambhala Centers and three Groups. If you may be interested in this position, or know ... continuePosted April 21, 2015 by
Princess Lamp of Beauty Returns Home
The Sakyong Wangmo and Jetsun Dzedron returned to the Kalapa Court yesterday, radiating joy and good health. Dzedron Okar Yangchen Ziji Mukpo was born at 4:49 am on April 10th at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, weighing 7 lbs 15 ounces. The child will be known ... continuePosted April 13, 2015 by David_Brown
Shambhala Royal Family Welcomes Their Third Child!
The Sakyong Wangmo of Shambhala gave birth to her third daughter at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax this morning at 4:49 a.m. local time. “With her usual dignity and strength, The Sakyong Wangmo, Khandro Tseyang gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl. Mother, father, ... continuePosted April 10, 2015 by David_Brown
Director of Practice & Education; Retirement of Jill Scott
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charlie Goetzl as the Director of Practice and Education, effective Shambhala Day. Mr. Goetzl will head the Office of Practice and Education, whose focus is overseeing and supporting the consistent and skillful application of the policies and ... continuePosted February 6, 2015 by David_Brown
Northern California Shambhala Seeks Director
Northern California Shambhala is inviting applications for the position of Director. This dynamic region includes Sharchen Dzong in San Francisco as well as seven other Shambhala Centers and three Groups. If you may be interested in this position, or know a suitable candidate, please read ... continuePosted February 2, 2015 by
Concerning the Tragic Events in Paris
Message from the Sakyong concerning the tragic events in Paris: I have been tracking the attacks in Paris closely since they were announced and want to offer my sincere condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy. It was heartbreaking to hear the news about the shootings. ... continuePosted January 9, 2015 by
Boston Shambhala Center Seeks Director
The Boston Shambhala Center is inviting applications for the position of Executive Director. A dedicated Shambhalian with a deep connection to the Sakyong and the skills and ability to lead one of our largest, growing, vibrant city centers is sought. If you might be ... continuePosted January 5, 2015 by
Boulder Shambhala Center Director Announced
On behalf of the Sakyong, Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche, the Office of the Kalapa Court is most pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Melanie Klein as Director of the Shambhala Center of Boulder, effective Shambhala Day, 19 February 2015. Ms. Klein has been a member of ... continuePosted December 24, 2014 by David_Brown
Ani Pema Chodron – on Oprah!
TODAY at 11am EST! Oprah is joined by Pema Chodron, an American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun and bestselling author, for an uplifting conversation about her spiritual journey and the importance of finding inner contentment. Pema, the principal teacher at Gampo Abbey, a monastery in Nova Scotia, Canada, talks ... continuePosted October 19, 2014 by
Acharya Appointments
The Office of the Kalapa Court is pleased to announce that yesterday the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, at Dechen Choling formally appointed Ms Sabine Rolf and Mr Samten Kobelt to the positions of acharya. Please welcome Ms Rolf, who received the acharya name Secret Mother of ... continuePosted September 3, 2014 by David_Brown
Shambhala seeks Director of Finance
Announcement from Shambhala International, Halifax, Nova Scotia We are seeking candidates interested in playing a vital role in our global mandala as Shambhala’s Director of Finance. The Director will work with the Chagdzo Kyi Khyap and report to the Executive Director. S/he manages a staff of three employees ... continuePosted August 6, 2014 by
“I’m a Runner”
Back in February, the Sakyong and Michele Moses from Runner’s World got together to talk about running, meditation, and deepening our experience of life. The article and video have just been published. In the article, the Sakyong discusses the relationship between running and meditation. He talks about ... continuePosted July 9, 2014 by
The Passing of Reb Zalman
Reb Zalman (Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi) passed away last night, July 3, at his home at the age of 89. He was a shining light of compassion and is considered one of the major founders of the Jewish Renewal movement. He held the World Wisdom Chair ... continuePosted July 3, 2014 by
Passing of Shamar Rinpoche
Shamar Rinpoche passed away this morning in Germany due to a sudden heart attack. Shamar Rinpoche, Mipham Chokyi Lodro, was born in Derge, Tibet in 1952. At age four he was recognized by his uncle the 16th Karmapa as the 14th Shamarpa. He remained with the ... continuePosted June 11, 2014 by