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Doing Good While Doing Well – HIGHLIGHT
Right Livelihood Meets Shambhala Vision by Shastri Gayle Van Gils We live in a time of profound fear and change, and also one of tremendous opportunity to be of service. There are societal challenges in almost every sphere of life: great numbers of people are living in dire ... continuePosted June 14, 2015 by
Aging with Dignity and Confidence – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society Live Online Video Talks announced by the Working Group on Aging Aging has the perceived stigma that we are becoming less useful members of society which can erode our confidence. Aging eventually may further insult us with debilitating disease, dementia and frailty. How, ... continuePosted January 21, 2015 by
Facing Death Fearlessly – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society A Journey to a Class by Irene Woodard I recently came across Roger Angell’s article, “This Old Man,” in the New Yorker. It was five pages of brilliance, heartache and tart jokes. Whooppee, I say to myself, I have just won the writer’s olympic gold! ... continuePosted February 28, 2014 by
Old Age is for Warriors – HIGHLIGHT
Facing Death Fearlessly COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society by Dixie Griffin Good, Director, Shambhala Online “We’re delighted that the Working Group on Aging has organized presentations by three outstanding speakers on provocative topics. If you or someone you know expects to die one day, this series is a must-see.” continuePosted January 22, 2014 by
A Society of Learners – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala Online Launches New Course Environment by Dixie Good, Director of Shambhala Online The number of miles between you and your local Shambhala center should not stand in the way of a full-fledged experience of the teachings. Over the last few years, Shambhala Online (SO) has hosted hundreds of ... continuePosted December 4, 2013 by
Diving into Diversity – HIGHLIGHT
miksangCOLUMN: Enlightened Society Celebrates Diversity Announcing a new series of online talks by Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown article by Amanda Hester, Shambhala Times Regional Correspondent For a long while now the Diversity Awareness Working Group has been active within Shambhala. This is a group of committed, experienced and informed community ... continuePosted November 8, 2013 by
Retreating Locally, Practicing Globally – HIGHLIGHT
News and Updates from Shambhala Online by Dixie Good Last night brought more rains, but no new flooding, to the already water-soaked Colorado region, and snow to the higher elevations. Today cool bursts of wind shake rain droplets from the leaves to remind us that fall is suddenly ... continuePosted September 24, 2013 by Dixie_Good
Not Just Nincompoops – HIGHLIGHT
Thinking about Aging Column: Aging in Shambhala by Judy Lief I used to think that the spiritual path in some ways was just trying to get to the insights that come with aging faster. When you’re younger it’s so hard to get to that point of just relaxing a ... continuePosted May 15, 2013 by
Sakyong Announces “The Shambhala Principle” – HIGHLIGHT
Water Snake from Naropa UniversityNews and Videos from Shambhala Day The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, yesterday announced the publication of a new book, “The Shambhala Principle”, to be released this year. “It is the public expression of our Shambhala vision,” he said. Speaking to the global Shambhala ... continuePosted February 12, 2013 by
Illness in Older Age – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Shambhala On January 26th, Ann Cason and David Whitehorn will give a Shambhala Online presentation on the topic of illness in old age. As an introduction, here is a personal reflection on that experience. The experience of illness in older age a personal reflection by David ... continuePosted January 21, 2013 by
Fearlessness and Old Age Warriorship – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Shambhala January 2013 will be Old Age Warriorship month on Shambhala Online with three presentations: “Aging and the Arising of Wisdom” with Acharya Emeritus Judith Lief (January 13) “Relating with Aging and Grief” with Acharya Emily Bower (January 19) “The Experience of Illness in Older Age” with ... continuePosted December 26, 2012 by
Director of Shambhala Online, to Leave – HIGHLIGHT
Heather Scott, Director of Shambhala Online, is leaving her position after 5 years. In this Shambhala Times interview, we learn a little more about the turning point of her decision to go back to school for leadership, thereby taking the Shambhala teachings out into the world. “I ... continuePosted December 14, 2012 by
Shambhala Online: From Humble Beginnings – HIGHLIGHT
A Conversation Between Shambhala Times Editor Sarah Lipton, Shambhala Online Research Director Acharya Eve Rosenthal, and Shambhala Online Director Heather Scott Regarding the Past, Present and Future of Shambhala Online Sarah: Could you tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind Shambhala Online? How did it ... continuePosted April 30, 2012 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