July 4, 2010 · 219 Comments
Some Thoughts on Monarchy and the Dynamics of Power within Shambhala Commentary by Damchö 1) I came to Trungpa Rinpoche’s first Shambhala book after I’d read nearly all of his published Buddhist teachings. Most of the book made a tremendous impression on me, particularly the first main part–”How To Be a Warrior”. The monarchical and Confucian political vision which emerged later in the book, however: this I had to hold in my mind in “negative capability”. I recognized it as a provocative challenge... [Read the full story]
Ginny Lipson (here) and Lee Weingrad have reported on the effects of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake on Surmang and on Thrangu Rinpoche’s monastery in Kham (cf the Kunchok Foundation... [Read more]
Discussion The Chronicles site has posted an Editorial by Ellen Mains: On Shambhala and the Samaya Connection, initiating its Vajra Dog series. Ellen begins: Not long ago I heard... [Read more]
By Bill Scheffel Written 7-9 June, 2009 Introduction: The following reflections on the Shambhala teachings of Chögyam Trungpa (whom I refer to throughout the article as “Lord... [Read more]
Article by Andrew Safer Preserving the Continuity of the Vidyadhara’s Practice Path and Teaching Stream The fact that two practice paths have developed within Shambhala International... [Read more]
Investigation by Barbara Blouin Version 2 of this article, based on corrections sent by Connie Brock (April 7, 2009). President Reoch sent an e-mail to vajrayana students shortly... [Read more]
Discussion by Suzanne Townsend During the recent Shambhala Day event-planning period, there was some phoning and emailing among friends to gather outside of Shambhala International... [Read more]