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Back to School?
Market in Aix-en-Provence, southern France, photo by Sarah LiptonShambhala Times Updates from the Inside Out Editor’s Column by Sarah Lipton Shambhala Times Editor-in-Chief In the northwestern...
View ArticleMental Health and Meditation in the House of Commons
Earlier this year, one of the more unusual speeches in the House of Commons began by outlining the disturbing portrait of mental health in the UK: in the past ten years, the number of prescriptions for...
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The Great Vow
Bodhisattva by Liza MatthewsOur motivation determines our success on the spiritual path, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. And the greatest of all is the vow to save all sentient beings. In Buddhism, it is...
View ArticleBack to School: Whatever Happened to a Good Education?
As schools across England and Wales return from their summer holidays – with thousands entering the education system for the first time in their young lives – I am reminded of the words of a wonderful...
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Finding True Courage
On Walking Meditation For many of us, our early experiences with the Shambhala teachings and meditation practice are powerful. Brian Renner, of Los Angeles vividly captures moments of inspiration and...
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Autumn Snapshots of Basic Goodness
photo by Peter Welte, Birmingham, ALThis monthly feature highlights snapshots of basic goodness taken by YOU, our readers, as seen out in the world, on the street, in the countryside, in another...
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Prayers for His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
Dear Shambhala Sangha, His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche fell ill recently while leading an intensive program of practice and initiations in Kalmykia, Russia. His Eminence has been traveling and...
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Are You Awake or Asleep?
This article by Jane Hope was previously published on the Awake in the World 2013 blog. Awake in the World 2013 is a four-day “festival of meditation, arts and social vision” organized by the London...
View ArticleSyria Crisis: How Much Shock and Awe Will it Take to Wake Us Up?
The article below is copied from the Huffington Post UK, and is my final piece leading up to Awake in the World. The debate about bombing Syria is, in part, about the shock-and-awe policy of politics:...
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Investigating the Syria Crisis
The article below is copied from the Huffington Post UK, and is President Richard Reoch’s final piece leading up to Awake in the World. How Much Shock and Awe Will it Take to Wake Us Up? by President...
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Gathering Goodness in NYC
On a Weekend with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in New York City by Naoko Kojima This coming November, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche will be traveling to New York City for a special and long-anticipated weekend...
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Awake in the World Begins
video by President Richard Reoch The Awake in the World Festival is a four day festival focusing on the arts and social vision taking place in the center of London with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, right...
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The Boulder Flood: Notes from High Ground
As flooding continues in Boulder Valley, Jennifer Holder offers tidbits from a hillside. Just as I sit at my computer to write this, the sun peeks through rainclouds for the second time in four days....
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Sakyong’s Thoughts for Boulder Flood
photo by Charles BlackhallThe Sakyong is currently in London, presiding over the Awake in the World Festival, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche coming to the West. Aware...
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Reading “Hailstorm”
video by President Richard Reoch The Awake in the World Festival in London devoted it’s second day to Remembering Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Among the many presenters was British actor Richard Hansell...
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The Art and Calligraphy of Yeachin Tsai
I am always amazed to discover that the Shambhalians I have known for years have a wealth talents that I somehow have never encountered. In fact, that’s one of the reasons I’m so excited about the...
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Dan Glenn and a musical WORLD PREMIERE!
Cover art by Shambhalian Jeff Wigman. Another of the amazing jewels shining in the Shambhala Maha Auction is none other than the Executive Director of the Boston Shambhala Center, Dan Glenn. He’s not...
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Sun Camper steals hearts at London event
Flashmob outdoor meditationReport from the Ground of Awake in the World article by Shannon van Staden, Shambhala Times Reporter video by President Richard Reoch Among the many people who spoke on Day...
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Politicians train in Mindfulness
A Round-up of Events at London’s Awake in the World Festival article and video by President Richard Reoch Politicians being trained in mindfulness? It’s not a wild dream. It’s happening in Britain’s...
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Sangha Mobilizing for Flood Recovery
News from the Colorado Front Range sangha. Refresh your browser for updates. Checking in with Shambhala Centers On Sunday, Boulder Center Director Ulrike Halpern sent an email asking everyone to check...
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