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The Passing of Reb Zalman
Reb Zalman (Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi) passed away last night, July 3, at his home at the age of 89. He was a shining light of compassion and is considered one of the major founders of the Jewish Renewal movement. He held the World Wisdom Chair ... continuePosted July 3, 2014 by
An Intimate Death – HIGHLIGHT
the cremationCOLUMN: In Everyday Life article by Leila Bazzani, Los Angeles Time of death: 9:21am on January 19th 2014, just two months shy of her 69th birthday. My mother raised two beautiful children, was a wife to one of the sweetest, most gentle men I’ve ever known, and ... continuePosted May 25, 2014 by
Warrior Tribute to Kristine Ellis – HIGHLIGHT
Kristine Ellis December 25, 2013by Jessie Friedman with the help Kris’s cousin Marcia originally published on Chronicles of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Kristine Theresa Ashton Ellis of Boulder died suddenly, unexpectedly on Monday morning, January 27, 2014. It sent a shock wave through her daughter Tingzin’s life in San ... continuePosted February 6, 2014 by
Warrior Tribute to Bob Sonne – HIGHLIGHT
on his 2008 trip to Nepal and India Life-long sangha brother and Kusung, Bob Sonne died in his sleep on December 2, 2013 in Boston. Bob Sonne was a dedicated dharma practitioner, a devoted student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, and a loyal member of ... continuePosted December 9, 2013 by
Dedication to Nelson Mandela
Sakyong begins practices for Nelson Mandela, invites Shambhala community to join The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, has begun practices for Nelson Mandela, the historic leader who spearheaded the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and inspired the transformation of his country into the “rainbow nation.” continuePosted December 5, 2013 by
A Warrior’s Send-off – HIGHLIGHT
Last Friday saw the Sukhavati and Cremation Ceremony for Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XX. Warriors gathered at 7am at the Boulder Shambhala Center for a moving Sukhavati. The shrine room was full, and there was surprise among the gathering when Johnny Cash came over the sound system, ... continuePosted October 28, 2013 by
Warrior Tribute to Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata XX – HIGHLIGHT
Shibata Sensei as a young man in JapanThe Shambhala Times offers this Warrior Tribute to the great Kyudo Master Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata XX who passed away peacefully on October 21st at the age of 92 in Boulder. His wife Carolyn was with him at their home. ... continuePosted October 24, 2013 by
Warrior Tribute to Susan Shaw – HIGHLIGHT
Susan Shaw, Born September 4, 1947, Died May 6, 2013The Passing of Susan Shaw: A Gift to the Community by Cara Thornley On the last weekend in March, Merle Thompson, Head of Health and Well Being of the St. Johnsbury Shambhala Center in northern Vermont convened a meeting ... continuePosted May 21, 2013 by
Warrior Tribute to Virginia Hilliker – HIGHLIGHT
February 21, 1915 to April 11, 2013 by Barbara Blouin with Robert Krupnick Tribute reprinted with permission of Chronicles of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Send your tributes and recollections to be posted on the Chronicles to: [email protected] The first time I saw Virginia I didn’t know who she was. It ... continuePosted April 26, 2013 by
Warrior Tribute to Paul Warwick – HIGHLIGHT
Falling in Love with an Avalanche Interview with Acharya Jenny Warwick Commemorating the Life of Paul Warwick who passed away on February 2nd Mr. Paul Warwick was an extraordinary teacher and mentor to many. He served in numerous capacities across the mandala since the early 1970’s along with his ... continuePosted February 17, 2013 by
Baucis and Philemon
A Greek myth from Ovid translated by Rolph Humphries read by Celsiana Warwick at Paul Warwick’s Sukhavati February 5, 2013 An oak tree stands Beside a linden, in the Phrygian hills. There’s a low wall around them. I have seen The place myself; a prince once sent me there To a land ruled by ... continuePosted February 17, 2013 by
Death of Sherab Palden Beru, Thangka Master – HIGHLIGHT
Sherab Palden Beru was an exquisite thangka painter who died recently on the 29th of November, 2012. He was trained at Namgyal Ling in painting as well as other arts, including dance. He escaped the Chinese invasion in 1959, fleeing to India, where he remained in ... continuePosted December 13, 2012 by
The Passing of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche – HIGHLIGHT
Tibetan Buddhist master Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche passed away suddenly yesterday in Australia, his home of many years, at the age of fifty-seven. This news has shocked and saddened the Buddhist community around the world. Traleg Rinpoche was a Karma Kagyu lineage holder recognized at age two ... continuePosted July 24, 2012 by
Warrior Tribute to Arbie Thalacker – HIGHLIGHT
Arbie Thalacker, former member of the Shambhala Board of Directors, passed away in January 2012. For a series of tributes to Arbie, please scroll down. If you would like to contribute, please do so as a comment to this first article. This first tribute is offered by John ... continuePosted April 19, 2012 by
The Arbie Thalacker World Wisdom Scholarship Fund
by Marty Janowitz Naropa University has established the Arbie Thalacker World Wisdom Scholarship Fund in recognition and deep appreciation for Arbie R. Thalacker, who embodied the highest characteristics of a ‘trustee’ of the university and of an authentic and meaningful life. The scholarship fund has already ... continuePosted April 19, 2012 by