The Good of the Game
Sangha Member Inducted into Canadian Bridge Hall of Fame article by Cara Thornley of St. Johsnbury, Vermont Allan Graves was inducted into the Canadian Bridge Hall of Fame, Tuesday, May 26th by the...
View ArticleAn “All Day” Grin
The Shambhala Times is delighted to announce joyful felicitations on the marriage between Koos de Boer and Nicolette de Hoop, neighbors of Dechen Choling in Sainte-Marie-de-Vaux, France. report from...
View ArticleVermont’s New Babies
Amaia LunaPlease join the Shambhala Times in welcoming these new additions to our community! Introducing Amaia Luna, born to Pablo Coddou and Anne-Marie Keppel of Craftsbury, Vermont. The family shares...
View ArticleShambhala Meets the Pope
Representing Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche at the Vatican article by Acharya Fleet Maull At the direction of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue convened a Buddhist...
View ArticleBorn Quickly
The Shambhala Times is delighted to welcome this new baby into our midst: Bodin Albert Ericsson Blagsvedt was born in the early morning hours of August 4th to Jill Blagsvedt and Tom Ericsson of...
View ArticleExplorers
Family Camp and Rights of Passage held at Karme Choling During the 2015 Family Camp at Karme Choling the young teens group, “Explorers” were introduced into the heart of Kasung dharma. Dapon Will Ryken...
View Article100 Acres at a Time
The heronry that started it allPaul and Cathy Keddy of Ontario Receive a Conservation Award Buddhist and Shambhala liturgies make many references to caring for other sentient beings. But how do we put...
View ArticleMovin’ and Shakin’
Asheville, NCCOLUMN: Shambhala on the Move A summary of recent moves and renovations occurring across the Shambhala mandala. Did we miss your Center? Let us know! Asheville, North Carolina We are at...
View ArticleAre You Worthy of Love?
Announcing a New Book by Lodro Rinzler I was leading a daylong meditation workshop in Boston. After studying Buddhist teachings and talking about how to apply them to our lives, I encouraged the...
View ArticleDavis and Steele wed in Boulder ceremony
On September 6th, 2015, Beka Davis and Tracy Steele exchanged marriage vows in a Shambhala Wedding Ceremony. Acharya Judith Simmer Brown led the joyful ceremony in Boulder, Colorado at the Boulder...
View ArticleChanging the Metrics
Ellen Kahler and her wife Susanna On the Scene in Montpelier, Vermont by Sarah Lipton Ellen Kahler, executive director of the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, is the winner of the inaugural Con Hogan...
View ArticleFull Moon over Boulder
On the night of an extraordinary full moon, Boulder Shambhala Center offers the Shambhala Sadhana by Elaine Logan I walk into the main shrine room at the Boulder Shambhala Center on the full moon,...
View ArticleSpeaking Up and Speaking Out
Chicago Shambhala Center’s open mic night builds community, fosters diversity by Sai Wei photos by Chase Bauer On the third Friday evening of every month, the Chicago Shambhala center transforms from a...
View ArticleWarrior Tribute for Khenchen Michael Taney
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...
View ArticleHoward University: The First Eight
Introduction The First8: From bottom left to right—March Wood; Endia Sowers Paige, Rashid Hughes. Top left to right is Chiquita Richardson, Jennifer Nash, Alice Bellis, Erin Johnson, Donna Lawson,...
View ArticleVoting for Enlightened Society
Your vote can help Shambhala San Francisco share Enlightened Society through Wisdom 2.0 By James Beange & Marty Behrens The San Francisco Shambhala community is aiming to share the message of...
View ArticleAppreciations and Farewells
An appreciative farewell gathering is held to honor the service of outgoing Shambhala leaders Carolyn Mandelker and Anna Weinstein by David Brown, with photos by Terry Rudderham On December 18th the...
View ArticleWedding news: Root and Kluck Exchange Vows
Erin Padma Root and Christopher Eric Kluck married August 29, 2015 Erin Padma Root and Christpher Eric Kluck hosted a lovely weekend in Port Townsend, WA, to celebrate their wedding. Amid whale...
View ArticleHappy Memories of Children’s Day
Cheerful Season’s Greetings from the Shambhala Times! Traditionally, Shambhalians recognize and celebrate the changing of the seasons on Nyida Days. One of the most beloved of these celebrations is...
View ArticleIntroducing Indigo Poppy!
Celebrating a beautiful summer birth Scott Robbins and Sarah Lipton are thoroughly delighted to introduce their second beautiful baby girl to the Shambhala world. Indigo Poppy Lipton Robbins was born...
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