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Farewell Richard Arthure – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections upon the day of Sukhavati for Kunga Dawa by Acharya Marty Janowitz I find myself awake in the pre-dawn this morning suffused with thoughts and feelings about Kunga Dawa, Richard Arthure, the first Western devoted heart-son of Chögyam Trungpa, and now an almost unrecognized early bead in ... continuePosted June 10, 2018 by CGH
Remembering Steve – HIGHLIGHT
A warrior tribute to long-time Shambhalian Steve Armbruster: 21 April 1950 – 14 January 2017 Surrounded by family and friends, Steve Armbruster died peacefully in Halifax on January 14 following respiratory problems. His wife Rita, son Erik, daughter Melissa, and other dear friends provided loving care and warriorship ... continuePosted January 24, 2017 by CGH
Remembering Jason Lowen-Ross – HIGHLIGHT
The Shambhala Centre of Vancouver gathers to honor and remember fellow warrior Jason Loewen-Ross by Bob Stiven On Thursday, July 7, 2016, our friend and fellow Shambhalian Jason Loewen-Ross succumbed to a massive heart attack. Monday, July 11, a ceremony was held for Jason at the Vancouver Shambhala ... continuePosted July 17, 2016 by paulbel
Remembering Don Owen – HIGHLIGHT
September 19, 1931-February 21, 2016 by Donald Eckler, with love and admiration On Milarepa Day, February 21, film-maker, poet, painter, father, and magnificent creative force Don Owen died in Toronto, at the age of eighty-four. Don was one of the original members of the Toronto Dharmadhatu when it began in ... continuePosted March 25, 2016 by CGH
Crowdfunding for Compassion – HIGHLIGHT
St. John’s creates a legacy for long-time member Boyce Taylor by Debbie McGee Boyce Taylor was 52 years-old when he died from a heart attack on April 22, 2014. He was cycling to a family gathering when he felt dizzy, and sat down to rest on the sidewalk. A ... continuePosted November 28, 2015 by McGeed
Warrior Tribute for Khenchen Michael Taney – HIGHLIGHT
On the morning of November 14th, Khenchen Michael Taney, Rusung of Vermont’s St. Johnsbury Shambhala Center and long-time student of both Sakyongs passed away. He had recently been diagnosed with a rare form of aggressive cancer. He was surrounded family, including Susan and Gabe Taney and ... continuePosted November 26, 2015 by Sarah
The Passing of Acharya Allyn Lyon – HIGHLIGHT
A letter from Acharya Emily Bower and Cynthia Mackay Dear Sangha Friends, Acharya Allyn Lyon passed away just before midnight (Mountain Time) on Friday, November 20, in Denver, Colorado. She will be missed by so many of us. Allyn had been unconscious in the Swedish Hospital ICU in Denver ... continuePosted November 25, 2015 by CGH
Warrior Tribute to Pamela Krasney – HIGHLIGHT
Pamela KrasneyIt is with sadness and appreciation that the Shambhala Times shares with you the news that sangha sister Pamela Krasney died on June 9th in her home in Sausalito from a heart condition. Pamela was a very active and inspiring person in our Shambhala world. ... continuePosted June 23, 2015 by
Warrior Tribute for Jill Scott
Jill Scott in Vermont on May 25 2015, photo taken one week prior to her deathOur dear friend Jill Scott passed away peacefully on Monday 1 June. For decades Jill served Shambhala and both Sakyongs in many capacities with elegance, wisdom and good cheer, most ... continuePosted June 7, 2015 by
Remembering Jill Scott – HIGHLIGHT
Jill Scott in Vermont on May 25 2015, photo taken one week prior to her deathOn the morning of Monday, June 1st, Jill Scott passed away peacefully in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She had entered palliative care only a few days before. Friends and family gathered on ... continuePosted June 7, 2015 by
The Splendiferous House that Ryken Built – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society by Steven Wilke At halftime, he grabbed the belligerent man and slammed him against the Lamp Post’s bathroom wall, finally shutting him up. “Some people are trying to watch the football game in here,” Tom explained to the bewildered, pinned patron who had been ... continuePosted April 24, 2015 by Dan
Warrior Tribute: Fay Octavia Elliott – HIGHLIGHT
by Nathan Railla “My prayer is that when it comes my time to die, because I am walking the bodhisattva chaplain path focused on love in the form of two-fold Bodhichitta, my practice, and engagement with the suffering of the world, I will die with no regrets.” ... continuePosted April 6, 2015 by Dan
Painting the Sky – HIGHLIGHT
artwork by Temo SvirelyWarrior Tributes to Temo Svirely Shambhalian from Kiev, Ukraine April 21, 1964 to October 21, 2014 Tribute and Recollections by Stas Yasynskyy, Kiev, Ukraine Everything is gray in color; it has become really cold in the extreme of autumn. Somebody on the bus raises their eyes to ... continuePosted October 26, 2014 by
Letter from Beyond
Temo SvirelyLetter written to the Shambhala sangha by Temo Svirely just before he died Temo Svirely, originally from the country of Georgia, lived in Kiev, Ukraine April 21, 1964 to October 21, 2014 read Warrior Tributes to Temo here Noble Sangha, Warriors Of Shambhala! My dear ones, I’m leaving for the ... continuePosted October 26, 2014 by
Remembering Sensei Seiko Nakashima – HIGHLIGHT
Sensei at conclusion of 2008 Ikenobo Show;Warrior Tribute written by Ira Abrams Ikebana and tea-ceremony master Dr. Seiko Nakashima, whom I (and hundreds of others) called “Sensei,” passed away on July 8 at the age of 87. A number of Shambhalians in Chicago (and some elsewhere) were among ... continuePosted July 22, 2014 by