Why Did You Choose to Suffer?
Mind-Body, Mindful LivingBy Blake D. Bauer ~~~ There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not…
by admin0 commentsWATCH: Susan Piver on Writing, Magic, and Meditation
Creative Expression, Mind-Body, Mindful LivingYou probably already know who Susan Piver is — because she is famous for helping people through her writing.…
by admin0 commentsYour Virtual Guide to the Perimeter Trail
Life at SMC, Mindful Living, NatureThere is something undeniably magical about the land at Shambhala Mountain Center. Literally and figuratively, it is the heart and…
by admin0 commentsWhat If You Are Far More OK Than You Have Ever Given Yourself Credit For?
Mind-Body, Mindful LivingSo often when we attempt to deal with our struggles we approach it with the expectation of getting rid…
by admin0 commentsWatch: Lama Tsultrim Allione on the Divine Feminine
Mind-Body, Mindful Living, Relationships, Social EngagementLama Tsultrim Allione is on the advisory council for Shambhala Mountain Center's upcoming Wisdom Rising, August 17-21, which will…
by admin0 commentsWatch: Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel on Emptiness
Mindful Living, Relationships, Social EngagementPeople with some interest in Buddhist philosophy and practice may be familiar with terms like emptiness, interdependence, and wisdom.…
by admin0 commentsCompassion for Cats
Life at SMC, Mindful Living, Social EngagementThere are few things more adorable than a two-week old kitten — and Shambhala Mountain Center’s director Michael Gayner…
by admin0 commentsHow to Turn Each Moment Into Spiritual Practice
Mind-Body, Mindful LivingBy Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo ~~~ The term lojung (Tib. mind training) has been made popular by the…
by admin0 commentsRelax and Wake Up! Buddhist Teachers Reflect on the Wisdom of the Emotions
Mind-Body, Mindful Living, RelationshipsBy James Schnebly with Jenny Bondurant & Kay Peterson ~~~ Our emotions can lock us in habitual struggle with…
by admin0 commentsA Weekend in Space
Life at SMC, Mindful Living, NatureLast summer I had the pleasure of participating in SMC’s Contemplative Astronomy program: Big Sky, Big Mind, led by astronomer…
by admin0 commentsPema Chödrön says: “Don’t lose heart.”
Mind-Body, Mindful LivingThis morning I had a conversation with my co-workers about some challenging circumstances that I'm in the midst of.…
by admin0 commentsThe Personal is Professional: Bringing Mindfulness to Education
Mindful Living, Social EngagementBy Rona Wilensky ~~~ I have an unusual job. When people ask what I do, I usually say that…
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