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Who Speaks for the Trees? – HIGHLIGHT
A Review of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss A Touching the Earth Collective book review by Gregory Webster The story has become a familiar one; the story of our times perhaps. A tale of industrial over-exploitation, of an ecosystem devastated, of habitat lost and wildlife (at best) dispersed. A ... continuePosted December 15, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson
Generosity as Path & Practice During Climate Change by Rebekka Henrikson – HIGHLIGHT
Generosity as Path & Practice During Climate Change By Rebekka Henrikson “The prosperity of the bodhisattvas Is inexhaustible, filling the whole of space. In order to obtain such prosperity, completely propagate that generosity.” Our world is in need of generosity. Our planet is in dire need of peace and healing. How ... continuePosted November 8, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Energy To Go On – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhalians at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco by Irene Woodward, Emily Takahashi, and David Takahashi Why we do the work of loving and protecting the earth, of attending to climate change? Certain people, certain situations, certain thoughts–they give us energy to go on. The Global ... continuePosted September 29, 2018 by CGH
Tiny Home Community 2 – HIGHLIGHT
Part 2 of a conversation with Silas Rose about Shambhala vision, tiny home dreams, and the practice of living in community by George Klima George. Let me go to the practical details: what would be an approximate budget? What do you see as a viable governance structure? Silas. In ... continuePosted August 7, 2018 by CGH
Tiny Home Community 1 – HIGHLIGHT
A conversation with Silas Rose about Shambhala vision, tiny home dreams, and the practice of living in community by George Klima Last summer Silas Rose, Director at the Victoria Shambhala Centre, sold his home of 15 years and bought a restored vintage airstream coach to try out tiny ... continuePosted August 5, 2018 by CGH
Gardening at Dechen Chöling – HIGHLIGHT
Gardening as a path to enlightened society, through sustainability practices by Guy Mosel For Simon Bertin, Head of Garden at Dechen Chöling, gardening is about more than just growing food – it’s a crucial element of an enlightened society. “Gardens should be places of contemplation,” Simon says. “They should ... continuePosted March 25, 2018 by CGH
Contemplating Action on Climate Change, Part II – HIGHLIGHT
Calling for Meditation in Action on Climate Change –A Further Exploration by Acharya Marty Janowitz Part Two photo of an Earth Rise by astronaut William Anders From our Buddhist teachings and more vitally our meditative experience, we do have means to traverse the seeming abyss between our path as practitioners ... continuePosted October 18, 2015 by CGH
Contemplating Action on Climate Change, Part I – HIGHLIGHT
Calling for Meditation in Action on Climate Change –A Further Exploration by Acharya Marty Janowitz Part One A year ago many of us were looking forward to the People’s Climate Mobilisation which was timed to coincide with the United Nations Summit on Climate Change. While the New York and ... continuePosted October 17, 2015 by CGH
Wimberly Honored for Sustainability Work – HIGHLIGHT
by Jayne Sutton, Shambhala Times Correspondent David with his son Nyima at the Halifax awards ceremony Early April brought quite an exciting week to David Wimberly, a St. Margaret’s Bay Shambhalian and ardent activist in Nova Scotia for decades. He was honored by both the Province and ... continuePosted May 2, 2015 by Dan
Re-Inventing the Future – HIGHLIGHT
reported by Cara Thornley, St. Johnsbury, VT On Friday, January 24th the St. Johnsbury, Vermont Shambhala Center hosted an energetic and innovative program entitled “Re-inventing Local Prosperity.” The event was organized and moderated by Madge Rossinoff who is Head of Societal Health and Wellbeing for the St. ... continuePosted January 31, 2014 by
10 Years And Counting… – HIGHLIGHT
by Irene Woodard Eleven years have passed since 9/11. I had not been down to the site for almost that many. Last week I took my children, Max, 25, and Catherine, 21, for our first visit to the memorial, ground zero. I cried. The memorial – the ... continuePosted August 29, 2012 by
A Slightly Different 99 Percent – HIGHLIGHT
Commemorating Earth Day GreenFaith Fellowship: Chapter 2 Reports on an Environmental Justice Retreat click here to read the first story by Irene Woodard Newark International is the airport I generally leave from to go on Shambhala retreats and send my kids to Sun Camp. This past November, I went on ... continuePosted April 21, 2012 by
A Partnership at the Heart of the Kalapa Capital Centre – HIGHLIGHT
“The escalating threat to the world’s environment and climate stem from a profound predicament that affects all humanity. We are ever more rapidly losing our connection with the sacred nature of our world. This tragedy affects us in so many ways, but at its heart, ... continuePosted January 1, 2011 by
Join the 2009 Shambhala Green Commitment
The Touching the Earth working group of the Sakyong’s Council has issued a call to all Shambhala Centers that aims to take the whole of Shambhala forward toward a vision of increased sustainability at all our centers. The working group’s call follows on the statement of ... continuePosted April 22, 2009 by
Coming to a Center Near You: Sustainability Manuals – HIGHLIGHT
The Touching the Earth working group’s mission is that Shambhala become a powerful force for societal transformation in accordance with the principles and practices of both Shambhala warriorship and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit the group’s Shambhala webpage. The Touching the Earth group is creating ... continuePosted April 21, 2009 by