Wrestling with the Funny/Sad Eternal Now
Los Angeles Shambhala member Aaron Crowe beautifully delves in to the tender heart of sadness and humor. This post is primarily about a depressed cartoon bear and his adventures with an overly zealous, rosy little hippo. There are, however, other matters to consider first. There is the matter of wisdom, of suffering, of this … Continue
The Path of Unconditional Healing
The monthly Los Angeles Healing Circle group meets on the 1st Saturday of the monthly to explore the meaning of “healing” versus “cure”. Much of the groups inspiration comes from the teachings of long time Shambhala Teacher Jeff Rubin. Please find his beautifully and poignantly written post about his journey of illness and discovery (Posted on … Continue
A Home for Orange County Shambhala
In December, the Orange County Shambhala group held a fundraiser to find a home. It was fabulous. Here is an account of the evening by James Kieran Murphy. When not traveling the highways or attending Shambhala Meditation Center Los Angeles (SMCLA) programs, we spend our time at the Center for Living Peace. We are fortunate … Continue
Becoming Marilyn Monroe
This blog by Los Angeles member Alice Toohey was orignially posted by The Shambhala Times. Last Summer I lived Twelve Hours as Marilyn Monroe I did this on August 4, 2013 – the 51st anniversary of Marilyn’s death. I created a bedroom, inspired by photos of her various bedrooms in a performance space in Los … Continue
Dedication to Nelson Mandela
Sakyong begins practices for Nelson Mandela, invites Shambhala community to join. Article originally published on the Shambhala Times (www.shambhalatimes.org). The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, has begun practices for Nelson Mandela, the historic leader who spearheaded the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and inspired the transformation of his country into the “rainbow nation.” The Sakyong … Continue
