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Dear Boston Shambhala Community, We write today to acknowledge the recent communications that have been shared within the global Shambhala community, particularly around teacher accountability and the desire to heal our global community. As Board members of the local Boston Shambhala Center, we wish to share our position on these matters. These communications included an … Continue →

The Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston stands with the black community in proclaiming the dignity and worthiness of black lives. Black lives matter. Dear members of the Boston Shambhala community, The murder of George Floyd while unarmed, in handcuffs, by a white Minneapolis police officer is deeply disturbing. This is just one of the most … Continue →

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 →

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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →