Can We Talk?
by Larry Steele — What do you care about? Global warming? GMO foods? Hunger and poverty? Learning how to “do something” about the big questions that speak to us is an essential teaching on the Shambhala Buddhist path. An example of this energy was evident during the Harvest of Peace celebration at Seattle Shambhala. A … Continue
The Essence of Wealth
Through the ages the most enlightened teachers used the lens of their own time to help people see true wisdom. Shastri Matthew Lyon is that type of teacher. An accomplished financial planner, he uses wealth — the dominant lens of our time — to teach the dharma. Matthew’s not-yet-published book, “The Essence of Wealth” is … Continue
New Tantrikas
Seven Seattle meditators took a big step along the path this summer by attending Sacred World Assembly at the Shambhala Mountain Center. There, high in the Colorado Rockies, the thunder boomed, the lightening flashed, and the seven received instructions from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for their preliminary vajrayana practices.
What is Your Next Step?
Are you ready for the next step on your meditative path? In September and October, the Shambhala Center offers three different introductory meditation programs: Meditation in Everyday Life, Shambhala Training Level I, and Who Am I? The Basic Goodness of Being Human. Because each of these programs is the first in a series, this is … Continue
A Weekthun on Your Path?
Is a week long retreat, a “weekthun,” part of your meditation path in the months ahead? Or do you simply long for a period of quiet contemplation and study? Such opportunities don’t arise often. But there still is time to register for the Summer Weekthun at the Seattle Shambhala Center, August 15-22. Click here for … Continue
Director’s Notes: Visioning Additional Space
Everyone in Shambhala Seattle is invited to a community meeting at the center, 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 9, to consider the possibility of opening an additional meditation space. The Seattle Shambhala Center is bursting at the seams. Our shrine rooms are crowded. Multiple events compete for space on the same day. Our practice and community are … Continue
