Why Did You Choose to Suffer?

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October 11, 2016

By Blake D. Bauer ~~~ There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not…

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WATCH: Susan Piver on Writing, Magic, and Meditation

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September 15, 2016

You probably already know who Susan Piver is — because she is famous for helping people through her writing.…

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Your Virtual Guide to the Perimeter Trail

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September 9, 2016

There is something undeniably magical about the land at Shambhala Mountain Center. Literally and figuratively, it is the heart and…

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What If You Are Far More OK Than You Have Ever Given Yourself Credit For?

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September 9, 2016

So often when we attempt to deal with our struggles we approach it with the expectation of getting rid…

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Watch: Lama Tsultrim Allione on the Divine Feminine

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July 20, 2016

Lama Tsultrim Allione is on the advisory council for Shambhala Mountain Center's upcoming Wisdom Rising, August 17-21, which will…

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Watch: Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel on Emptiness

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July 20, 2016

People with some interest in Buddhist philosophy and practice may be familiar with terms like emptiness, interdependence, and wisdom.…

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Compassion for Cats

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July 20, 2016

There are few things more adorable than a two-week old kitten — and Shambhala Mountain Center’s director Michael Gayner…

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How to Turn Each Moment Into Spiritual Practice

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June 23, 2016

By Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo ~~~ The term lojung (Tib. mind training) has been made popular by the…

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Relax and Wake Up! Buddhist Teachers Reflect on the Wisdom of the Emotions

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June 22, 2016

By James Schnebly with Jenny Bondurant & Kay Peterson ~~~ Our emotions can lock us in habitual struggle with…

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A Weekend in Space

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June 9, 2016

Last summer I had the pleasure of participating in SMC’s Contemplative Astronomy program: Big Sky, Big Mind, led by astronomer…

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Pema Chödrön says: “Don’t lose heart.”

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May 28, 2016

This morning I had a conversation with my co-workers about some challenging circumstances that I'm in the midst of.…

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The Personal is Professional: Bringing Mindfulness to Education

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May 28, 2016

By Rona Wilensky ~~~ I have an unusual job. When people ask what I do, I usually say that…

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