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Imagine a Town – HIGHLIGHT
by Jeff Fink, sangha member from Park City, Utah After a long cold spring, it’s full-on summer here in Utah at last. Recently, I have had a few amazing conversations with friends about how difficult it is to stay open, and to not shut down. Imagine how ... continuePosted August 13, 2011 by
A French-German Wedding Twist – HIGHLIGHT
Nadine Zerbel and Eric Rugani were married on May 29 in a French-German Shambhala ceremony performed by Catherine Eveillard and Herb Elsky. Nadine and Eric hosted their 80 guests at Dechen Chöling, which gave friends and family a much appreciated direct experience of this magical place. The ... continuePosted October 3, 2010 by
A Delightfully Vibrant Addition – HIGHLIGHT
Little Ada Coxon-O’Neill was born in Brighton, UK, on Friday 23rd July at 7.10am, weighing 6lbs 3oz. She surprised everyone by arriving almost 4 weeks early. Since then she has delighted her parents, Tim Coxon and Bridgette O’Neill, and her big sister Nyima with her gentle ... continuePosted September 16, 2010 by
Actively In Our World – HIGHLIGHT
Christopher and Bethany Mazura, members of the Albany Shambhala Center (and former members of NYC center), are overjoyed to welcome Rhys Trinley Francesco Mazura. Born August 18, 2010 by natural childbirth in Troy, NY. He weighed in at 7lbs 14 ozs and was 22 ... continuePosted September 15, 2010 by
A Proud Introduction – HIGHLIGHT
Jesse Locke and Heather Callahan Locke would like to proudly introduce Henry Oliver Locke, born March 27 at 9:03 pm in Boulder, CO. He is a treasure to all of us and we are so happy to have him in our lives. continuePosted September 15, 2010 by
Garden of Children and Good Cheer – HIGHLIGHT
On September 11, sangha gathered at the Kalapa Court in honor of Lady Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo, known to us as Jetsun Drukmo. While she mostly remained swaddled comfortably among blankets in her parents’ arms, everyone rejoiced in the sweetness of her presence. Photographer ... continuePosted September 14, 2010 by
Summer’s Blooming Households – HIGHLIGHT
Jennifer Holder reflects on this summer’s abundance of marriage and birth announcements. Women in white, couples in kimonos, faces pink from their fresh arrival in Shambhala. With each new marriage or birth announcement, I could sense that a gigantic community-wide step forward has occurred. They showed ... continuePosted September 13, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
Partying with the Newlyweds – HIGHLIGHT
Here’s the scene of a true Shambhala wedding celebration: streamers framing a backyard with purple and yellow; irises pouring from vases; more sake, wine, beer, vodka, and champagne than can possibly be consumed; and herds of children running around with their bows and arrows. With multiple ... continuePosted September 12, 2010 by Jennifer Holder
A Wedding of Warriors: Corey Kohn and Michael Rich – HIGHLIGHT
Corey Kohn and Michael Rich were married on Saturday, August 21st, 2010 in Boulder by Kanjuro Shibata XX at Zenko Iba. Watch a video of their wedding day by Benjamin Fong: continuePosted September 6, 2010 by
Garden of Baby Girls – HIGHLIGHT
Maggie Smith and Mark Whaley are proud to introduce their newborn daughter, Athena Rose Whaley. She arrived on August 15th, 2010 at 4 in the morning, weighing 7 lbs 9 oz. Mamma and child are glowing with health and new smiles. “We feel so blessed to have ... continuePosted September 1, 2010 by
Royal Birth Announcement
Official Portrait of the Royal Couple, by Sean Raggett The Kalapa Court is delighted to announce the birth of a daughter to their Majesties, the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo. The baby was born at 10:24 am Atlantic Daylight Time on Wednesday 11 August, the first day of the ... continuePosted August 11, 2010 by
Mukpo Wedding Bells: Chandali Weds Eric Wilson – HIGHLIGHT
On June 26, 2010, on a full-moon night in Karme Choling, Chandali Mukpo and Eric Wilson were joined together as husband and wife. The wedding celebration began on Friday evening, with a lovely rehearsal dinner, attended by fifty people. (The food was amazing, thanks to Janos ... continuePosted August 3, 2010 by
A Little Shambhala Gem Born in Israel – HIGHLIGHT
Tal Varon, former director of the New York Shambhala Meditation Center — and current director of the only centre in Israel, and his wife Moran are pleased to introduce the Shambhala sangha to one of its newest additions. We’re happy to introduce our baby girl, Orr ... continuePosted July 31, 2010 by
Just landed
Ada Jenny Bo Coxon-O’Neill entered the bardo of being on Friday, July 26th at 7:10am. Her name means “precious gift” and we all feel very honoured that she has chosen us to be with. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: ... continuePosted July 31, 2010 by
A New Household: Downey marries Silberstein – HIGHLIGHT
As the New York Times reported on Thursday, Liz Downey and Joshua Silberstein have married. continuePosted June 14, 2010 by Jennifer Holder