Awake in Action Embodies Social Engagement
by Andrea D’Asaro “I’ve come to serve residents at the Union Hotel each month for seven years, feeling the weight of current events and the difficulties we all face but by the time our work is over, my heart is full and my steps are lighter,” says Sandra Noel, Awake in Action Coordinator and Shambhala … Continue
20 Free Things To Do At Seattle Shambhala
by Larry Steele Marpa the Translator, who helped bring Buddhism to Tibet, always carried bags of gold to offer as gifts to his teachers in India. In fact giving money and other precious gifts for Dharma is very traditional and is also a practical way of helping the student succeed and the Dharma flourish. In … Continue
The Latest From Town Hall: Membership Drive Emphasizes Generosity and Radical Inclusivity
“Generosity is self-existing openness, complete openness. You are no longer subject to cultivating your own scheme or project. And the best way to open yourself up is to make friends with yourself and with others.” – Dorje Dradul of Mukpo by Andrea D’Asaro The second Town Hall, on July 30th at the Seattle Shambhala Center … Continue
The Dharma of Horsemanship
by Mary Ann Campbell Working skillfully with fear, with horses as our mentors When we sit to practice meditation, we don’t just walk in the room and sit down. We develop a sense of occasion, we pay attention to our physical balances and tensions, the quality of our mind, the quality of our emotions. As … Continue
Service as Path
by Jill Avey In the words of Julia King Tamang, “To do a job mindfully and well is a pleasure. To attend to details that might make the difference between ‘good enough’ and ‘good’ can be joyful. To finish one’s work commitments at a high level of integrity is fulfilling. To work in that way … Continue
Bake Sale to benefit Bodhi School Sunday October 23
Come and enjoy bake sale goodies this Sunday! Bake, cook, or buy something sweet or savory for the October 23 bake sale & benefit the Children’s Rites of Passage Ceremony. Drop off your donated yummy at the Shambhala Center on Sunday, 10/23, or earlier, in which case, place it either in the upstairs refrigerator or on the … Continue
Shambhala Day Festivities and Center News
by Greg Wolk Dear friends, I am writing to connect with you and share some of our experiences during Shambhala Day here in Seattle, February 9th. Because Shambhala Day was on a weekday this year, we offered two celebrations: one in the morning to welcome the beautiful day with a lhasang, our crisp color guard, … Continue
Membership Meets to Discuss Center Director Search
On Sunday, January 3, members were invited to come to the Center to discuss and share their thoughts on the qualities of the next Center Director who will replace Tom Gaylord, beloved current Center Director. The members were invited to attend by the Selection Committee, who has been tasked to identify and interview candidates for … Continue
Children’s Day Lights the Season
By Ben Black — The magic of family, community, song, and light were as powerful as ever during Childrens Day 2015 at the Seattle Shambhala center. As the children’s procession entered the candle-lit shrine room, Debbie Newell and Dave Tallent sang “Finlandia.” The celebration included a children’s Ikebana session led by Shelley Pierce, a Jingle … Continue
Schools of Meditation
How do we educate children about mindfulness and wisdom? Several nearby schools have asked Seattle Shambhala to help answer this question. Students from Bush School, a private K-12 school in our neighborhood, can choose meditation as the topic of their 10-week immersion class. Valley School, a private elementary school, also has expressed interest. Bush School … Continue
