Broken Leaf
This is a beautiful piece from the Shambhala Times written by Acharya Noel McLellan. Walking from here to there on any given day we might encounter, among other things, a broken leaf on the sidewalk. Most likely, we will not see it. Our eyes see it, but our minds are elsewhere, preoccupied with things that … Continue
Making it Bloom
This article by Guy Blume originally posted on the Shambhala Times website. The Shambhala Times is featuring a series of articles brought to you by the Shambhala Office of Culture and Decorum. Guy’s article is the second in the series. They hope that these offerings will bring fresh perspectives on living our principles, invoking drala … Continue
Meeting Your Mind Head On
Kathy Kaiser eloquently conveys how driving can be a mindfulness and tonglen practice. Maybe in reading this blog we can remember that there are human beings inside the vehicles of the 405 freeway! I’ve come to realize that the act of driving is where I crash into all my attempts to be compassionate and … Continue
Walking Meditation
For many of us, our early experiences with the Shambhala teachings and meditation practice are powerful. Brian Renner vividly captures moments of inspiration and insight during an outdoor walking meditation. In a recent walking meditation session, a rather pronounced realization came over me. I had set up my timer in a shaded spot, a … Continue
Lost
By Alvin Valles After a while some will become lawyers and dentists, carpenters and carpenters’ wives, a few will slip into the role of plumbers and policemen. And during the course of this venture; a few will die, some will quit, while others will fade into the far-far away. Some will become bullfighters and poets, … Continue
