Social Action LA – A presentation on Climate Change
At Eagle Rock this Saturday morning (9/16, 10 AM – 12 PM), Shambhala Social Action LA is proud to be hosting the first of a series of informational gatherings on issues we all care about. In conjunction with this weekend’s Boulder Shambhala Conference on Climate Change, join us for a unique opportunity to examine the … Continue
I Failed. Now What?
The following personal account is written by Los Angeles Shambhala member Allison Conant. Acharya Pema Chodron is one of the most senior teachers in the Shambhala Community and I treasure her as a teacher. She doesn’t sugar coat. She can laugh at herself. She can fail and has the bravery to write a book about … Continue
Social Action LA
Following the Sakyong’s View that all aspects of society are gateways to manifesting Enlightened Society, Shambhala Social Action LA is a new meditation group that will focus on non-partisan aspects in the political/social realm, supporting groups we feel are doing work in accord with Enlightened Society Principles.
On The Dorje Kasung and Pacifying the Mamos
This is a first in a series to introduce a major service organization of our Shambhala community. The organization is called the Dorje Kasung. The following is by Darryl Burnham, Kadö, the Windhorse Regiment Commander of the Dorje Kasung for the Southwest. Dorje is a Tibetan word that means indestructible or diamond-like, and Kasung refers to … Continue
Inspired to Engage: a Shambhalian’s Experience of the Women’s March in Los Angeles
Just as in over 670 cities and towns across the globe, Los Angeles held a women’s march. It was the biggest civil demonstration in the history of the city. The Shambhala Center of Los Angeles rented a booth to offer meditation instruction. What follows is a first person account by member Allison Conant. Before … Continue
