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Zoom tutorials from SMCLA
SMCLA has recently started exploring online programming and they would like to share their experiences in this youtube playlist in the hope that it will inspire others to try also. The journey so far has been eventful and they are cautiously moving forward. The SMCLA Sangha ... continuePosted April 2, 2020 by archives-staff
COVID-19 Resources on the Shambhala Times – HIGHLIGHT
From the Editorial Team— Many resources have been shared by the Shambhala leadership and Community members to help us all through this moment of isolation and uncertainty. Your editorial team has gathered them together here so that this page can be a resource for everyone. We will ... continuePosted April 2, 2020 by archives-staff
Staying Sane In Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Photo by Natalia Figueredo on Unsplash By “Jackie Writing Jackie” The number of Covid-19 cases around the world has surpassed 872,000, leading governments to effect nationwide lockdowns to reduce the level of contagion. During this time, many people are surrounded by family. One of the hardest-hit groups, however, is ... continuePosted April 2, 2020 by archives-staff
COVID-19 — Community Care Message
Dear Shambhalians – We are living an unprecedented time of uncertainty, disruption, and stress. It seems that each day brings yet more difficult news. COVID-19 (known as the coronavirus) has brought isolation—both felt and real—as we all struggle, putting our lives on hold and using social distancing ... continuePosted March 30, 2020 by archives-staff
What Role Can Exercise Play In Shambhala Practice? – HIGHLIGHT
Photo by Form on Unsplash By “Jackie Writing Jackie” Meditation has a key role to pay in Shambhala practice, but Buddhist belief does see a vital link between mental and physical well-being, and the Eightfold Path clearly envisions both. In a more symbolic sense, the path of Perfect Livelihood ... continuePosted March 24, 2020 by archives-staff
Ubuntu: “No tenía nada, pero creía en el poder de mi gente”
Crédito de la foto NaomiW25 en Wikimedia Commons Por Hans Kaufmann Cuando trabajaba con niños en el Centro Shambhala de Viena, las historias siempre fueron una parte importante y muy bien recibida de nuestras reuniones. Durante los últimos años tenían alrededor de 10 años y manifestaron vívida curiosidad ... continuePosted February 23, 2020 by archives-staff
Letter from Ani Pema Chödrön – HIGHLIGHT
Dear Shambhala Community- This is a letter that Ani Pema Chödrön sent recently to the Shambhala Board and the Acharyas and now wishes to share it with the community. Warmest best wishes, Glenna Olmsted, Executive Assistant to Pema Chödrön January 14, 2020 Dear Acharyas and Shambhala Board Members: I send New Year’s ... continuePosted January 16, 2020 by archives-staff
David Schneider Steps Back from the role of Acharya – HIGHLIGHT
Former acharya David Schneider has requested the Shambhala Times to publish his letter describing why he has given back the title of acharya. Per leggere questo articolo in italiano, per favore clicca qui. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Este artículo ha sido traducido al español aquí. To ... continuePosted January 14, 2020 by archives-staff
David Schneider deja su puesto de acharya
Queridos/as amigos/as de la sangha noble y comunidad Shambhala: Esta carta es para decir que, tras reflexionar seriamente, tengo pensado dejar el papel de acharya. Intento hacer las cosas de forma adecuada, así que he escrito una carta al Sákyong, porque fue la persona que me nombró. ... continuePosted January 14, 2020 by archives-staff
David Schneider quitte sa fonction d’Acharya
Chers amis, chères amies de la noble sangha et communauté Shambhala, J’écris ici pour vous dire qu’après mûre réflexion, j’ai l’intention de me retirer de mes fonctions d’acharya. Souhaitant faire les choses correctement, j’ai écrit une lettre au Sakyong, du fait que c’est lui qui m’a nommé à ce ... continuePosted January 14, 2020 by archives-staff
David Schneider tritt als Acharya zurück
Liebe Freundinnen und Freunde im noblen Sangha und in der Shambhala- Gemeinschaft, nach gründlicher Überlegung beabsichtige ich, als Acharya zurückzutreten. Um dies in aller Form zu tun, habe ich dem Sakyong einen Brief geschrieben, denn er war die Person, die mich zum Acharya ernannt hatte. Dieser Brief wie auch der ... continuePosted January 14, 2020 by archives-staff
David Schneider si ritira dal ruolo di Acharya
Cari amici nella nobile sangha e comunità Shambhala, Devo dire che dopo seria considerazione, intendo ritirarmi dal ruolo di acharya. Cercando di farlo in maniera adeguata, ho scritto una lettera al Sakyong, visto che è stato la persona che mi ha nominato. Quella lettera, come la decisione, ... continuePosted January 14, 2020 by archives-staff
Celebrating Your Wedding Anniversary with Shambhala Ideas and Practice – HIGHLIGHT
Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash By “Jackie Writing Jackie” The idea of loving one’s romantic partner and celebrating their individuality can be an important component of a Shambhala life, and connected to what Yale Professor Dr. Nicholas Christakis calls the ‘social suite’. These two considerations work well together, ... continuePosted January 7, 2020 by archives-staff
Love from Auschwitz: A Bearing-Witness Retreat with the Zen Peacemakers – HIGHLIGHT
By Sophie Leger What an amazing experience this Bearing-Witness Retreat with the Zen Peacemakers turned out to be: Ninety participants from many different countries and religious backgrounds, speaking different languages – people from Sweden, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Canada, US, Israel, Brazil, Columbia, Belgium, England. Some ... continuePosted December 30, 2019 by archives-staff
Translating For Burma
Alinsek IR working in exile “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” — The Buddha “There is no religion higher than the Truth.” — H Hahn Blavatsky “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness” — Chinese Proverb by Larry Steele I have a ... continuePosted December 14, 2019 by archives-staff