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On Retreat – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections on the pleasures and value of retreat practice by Susan Firer Winter is such a beautiful time of year, especially in the country where the snow can stay white much longer than it can in the city. Winter is also a good time to slow down and ... continuePosted March 30, 2018 by CGH
Life is a Ceremony – HIGHLIGHT
Contemplating the power and meaning of our everyday rituals by Susan Firer “Life is a ceremony” says Chogyam Trungpa. Sakyong Mipham discusses this in the eighth chapter of his book “The Shambhala Principle.” According to the Sakyong: “Through our view, contemplation, and activity, every day we are transforming commonly ... continuePosted November 23, 2017 by CGH
Waiting. Acting. – HIGHLIGHT
Exploring the mysteries and life lessons of knowing when to act, and when to wait by Susan Firer I’m waiting for something to arise in my mind to propel this piece of writing forward…waiting. Maybe that’s it: “waiting!” How often we think that we don’t have the time ... continuePosted July 18, 2017 by CGH
December Awakening – HIGHLIGHT
Contemplating presence in the moment, while preparing for retreat by Susan Firer This past week I was preparing for a week-long silent retreat sending out emails, cooking, cleaning and the like. I had one of those moments where a feeling arises spontaneously and it has weight to it, ... continuePosted December 16, 2016 by CGH
A Place Where People Can Be Liked – HIGHLIGHT
In preparation for Harvest of Peace later this month, a Windhorse retreat leads to personal reflection on the meaning of Shambhala by Caroline Moore I have been attending Shambhala on and off for about six years, having completed Way of Shambhala and currently working through the Sacred Path series. At this ... continuePosted September 7, 2016 by CGH
Summer Heat at Windhorse – HIGHLIGHT
Reflecting on hot weather and the wisdom of simplicity, at Windhorse Retreat Center by Susan Firer We have just experienced about a week of hot and muggy weather, and it took me right back to being a kid on summer break – just hanging out with friends, going ... continuePosted August 20, 2016 by CGH
A Campaign for Windhorse – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhala’s Midwest retreat center celebrates its 15th birthday with a major capital campaign by Susan Firer Windhorse Retreat Center started out as the Midwest Shambhala Retreat Center back in 2001. The seed was planted in 1997 when Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche came to visit the region and suggested that ... continuePosted January 24, 2016 by CGH
Local, Healthy Fare at Windhorse Retreat Center – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: KITCHEN WISDOM by Lisa Harris, Column Co-Host Sue Firer is the manager of Windhorse Retreat Center, the only Shambhala land center in the Midwest. She is likely to be in the kitchen cooking up healthy fare for all of the participants during programs and retreats. I recently ... continuePosted March 25, 2015 by Dan
Windhorse Retreat Center: new Director – HIGHLIGHT
by Janet Hasz Chair, Windhorse Retreat Center Governing Council The Windhorse Retreat Center Governance Council is very pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca McAllister as the new Executive Director of the Windhorse Shambhala Retreat Center for Meditation, Peace, and Sustainability in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Ms. McAllister, currently serving ... continuePosted February 2, 2013 by