Spring 2019 Community Gathering
I first want to say a huge thanks to all those who gathered last Saturday in community and conversation – and special thanks to Mary Lang for co-hosting the meeting with me. I’m never sure who or what these gatherings will bring, but it’s so rewarding to feel inspiration and confidence in our community after … Continue
Getting our emails
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Notes from January 2019 Community Gathering
Thanks to the more than 20 members who joined the community gathering on Saturday, and a special thanks to Patricia who took an early bus for her 2 hour commute to come early and help get the space ready. The gathering was facilitated by Max Roberts-Zirker, Interim Executive Director, and Sarah Kimball on behalf of … Continue
Finance and Direction, September 2018
This blog post began as a finance report and turned into a longer story about the various approaches to finance, leadership and direction of the Boston Center. Where we put our energy and financial resources reflects the principles by which we operate, whether we are conscious of them, or even able to articulate them at … Continue
September Community Gathering
Huge thank you to the nearly 50 people who came out to join the community gathering last Sunday! We had a silent Nyinthun which included a practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its completion. Then a feast of a potluck to nourish our bodies and enjoy each other’s company. To … Continue
Statement of Respect and Safety
The text below is the Statement of Respect and Safety which we have posted in our community room. We are posting here on our blog to make it more available and accessible: Our Community Shambhala is a diverse, international community. Our centers are located in different regions of the world, and reflect different nationalities, cultures, … Continue
From the Director: Leadership Changes
Dearest Community, Warm Summer greetings to everyone. I’ve been enjoying watching the ducklings and goslings along the Muddy River and how the busy streets come to a halt when they begin to saunter across to find fresh grass. It’s such an interplay of chaos and order! I feel tender as I write this letter … Continue
Wednesday Night Open House – paused for the summer
EDIT: Check out the new Wednesday drop-in sitting here Dear Sangha, We’re writing to let you know that the regular Wednesday Open House will be closed for renovations over the Summer. Working with the leaders, teachers and staff we decided to pause this program through the slower summer months and come back in the fall … Continue
Trust in Society Starts With Trust in Self
Given the current state of the world it’s easy – and even makes a kind of sense – not to trust humanity. It will certainly take a lot of work to clarify confusion, repair harm and establish a society more deeply grounded in healthy principles. Perhaps it seems like it will take the spiritual equivalent … Continue
Get to Know Desung Sara Lewis
Having recently completed a program at the NYC Shambhala Center on Entering the Desung Path, I came away with a strong desire for our community to not only know our own Desung better – but to also share a heart connection with this rich practice based in deep listening and understanding of all-pervasive basic goodness. … Continue
