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Dying & Death Classes on Shambhala Online – HIGHLIGHT
By Alley Smith Death is the greatest of all teachers. –The Buddha Shambhala Online has been offering a variety of courses on topics related to dying and death. These topics enable the sangha and outside community members to gather and think about death, engage in contemplative practices, and ... continuePosted March 13, 2025 by Jillian_Johnson
The Grieving Heart: Slow Down & Feel It – HIGHLIGHT
By Alley Smith We can deny its existence, but grief is patient and waits as long as we have the energy to ignore it. Timothy G. Serban Over the years I have heard it said that every person needs to tell their story of loss and grief. This enables individuals to ... continuePosted May 29, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Making Friends with Death and Dying: A Spiritual Journey – HIGHLIGHT
By Alley Smith The genuine heart of sadness comes from feeling that your nonexistent heart is full. You would like to spill your heart’s blood, give your heart to others. For the warrior, this experience of sad and tender heart is what gives birth to fearlessness. —Chögyam Trungpa ... continuePosted May 1, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Mindful Parenting: How Parenting and Mindfulness Practice Can Support Each Other – HIGHLIGHT
By Sean McCann An Excerpt from the Shambhala Online Community Blog Mindful parenting is a rich and multifaceted topic. How can mindfulness inform our parenting? And how does parenting affect our mindfulness and meditation practice? In this article, we’ll look at three related questions: How mindfulness and meditation can support ... continuePosted March 12, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson