courage, dignity and goodness
About Shambhala
Shambhala presents a path to courage, dignity and goodness, and emphasize the need to cultivate an enlightened society, or wake up, where all people fit without exception. It is inspired by the teachings of Buddha, as well as those of many teachers of the Kagyü and Ñingma schools of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as in the Zen tradition.
It was founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in the decade of 1970. It is based on a wide variety of contemplative traditions and offers an integral path of practice and study of Shamatha/Vipáshyana meditation or paying attention/realizing. The premise of the Shambhala tradition is that fundamental human goodness and wisdom transcend any culture or religion. It consists of a secular approach, Non -religious, which embodies essential values and principles recognized by many cultures throughout history.
Inside the Shambhala community, There are people formed to offer teachings and training courses. Shambhala maintains meditation and retirement centers all over the world. In them teachings of various traditions are accepted, From the most traditional Buddhism to contemplative arts.
Shambhala lineage
The word "lineage" means line of instruction or transmission, that has passed from teacher to student over time.
Chögyam trungpa
Chögyam trungpa rinpoche, bearer of the Kagyü and aringma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, founded the Shambhala lineage.
Born in the Tibet in 1939, Trungpa Rinpoche was recognized at an early age like Tülku, The reincarnated conductor. It was educated in a strictly monastic environment to become a scholar, spiritual practitioner, Teacher and earthly administrator.
It was the main abbot of a series of monasteries and governor of a large region of Tibet before the Chinese invasion at the end of the fifties.
After the Chinese invasion, fled from Tibet in 1959 y, Four years later, He moved to Great Britain and the United States. Since then until his death, in 1987, He worked tirelessly to bring the living teachings of meditation to the western world, establishing several important retirement centers, more than one hundred meditation centers and the Naropa University.
Author of numerous books, Trungpa Rinpoche was known for his extraordinary ability to present the essence of Buddhist teachings, both simple and high, In a form and language accessible to today's people.
- Visit this site For more biographical information, Trungpa writings extracts, Examples of his works of art and photographs.
Sakyong Mipham
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche happened to his father, Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1990 as Shambhala leader. For almost three decades he guided and inspired his teachings and publications to many Shambhala students. However, at the beginning of 2018, accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior and abuse of power arose towards some students. As a result, He resigned from all his administrative and teaching responsibilities in Shambhala and moved to Nepal, where he lives now with his family. The establishment of an Independent Board of Directors was then agreed that today assumes Shambhala's full responsibility.
Shambhala is now autonomous and financially independent of Sákyong Mipham Rimpoché. He no longer participates in his activity and teaches through his own organization, See https://sakyonglineage.org/
For more details about these events:
- Visit this Communications Archive which was independently collected by a member of the Shambhala community
- Visit our website Cuidados y Conducta.
Pema Chödron
Pema Chödron is a renowned and dear meditation and Buddhism teacher. His teaching has inspired millions of people around the world who have felt moved by their message of practicing peace and compassion in these difficult times. It is widely known for its lovely and realistic interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism for the Western public.
When I was about thirty -five years old, Pema traveled to the French Alps and met Lama Chime Rinpoche, with whom he studied for several years. Became nun novice in 1974 While studying with Lama Chime in London. His holiness The sixteenth karmapa came to England at that time, And Pema received his ordination from him.
PEMA met his root teacher, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1972. Lama Chime encouraged her to work with Rinpoche, And it was with him with whom he finally established his deepest connection. Studied with rinpoche trungpa from 1974 until his death in 1987. At the request of the sixteenth karmapa, He received complete monastic ordination in the Chinese Buddhism lineage in 1981 a hong kong.
PEMA was director of Karma Dzong, and boulder, until 1984, When he moved to the rural area of Cabo Bretón, New Scotland, To be director and resident teacher of the gambo, The first Tibetan monastery for Western.
Has written several books: "The wisdom of non -evasion", "Start where you are", "When everything collapses", "The places that scare you", "There is no time to lose" y "Practice peace in times of war"
- See a PEMA interviewed by Bill Moyers In the series Faith and reason pbs
- Pela Chödrön teachings
- Visit PEMA CHödrön's website
Collaborations
Chögyam Trungpa was a pioneer of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. Made a cultural translation of the vast Tibetan Buddhist tradition to give life in a western context. During the time he taught, established relationships with many spiritual teachers of various Japanese traditions, Like Zen, The Kyudo and the Kado, And the forms of these traditions have become an integral part of the current shambhala community.
He became very friends with Sunyuru Suzuki Roshi, founder of the Zen Center of San Francisco, as well as Kobun Chino Roshi and Jakusho Kwong Roshi in northern California; De Maezumi Roshi, Founder of the Zen Center of Los Angeles; And from Eido Roshi, New York Zendo Abbot. El maestro de kyudo Shibata Sensei XX también se convirtió en un importante maestro de la comunidad.
As founder of the Naropa Institute (hoy en día Universidad Naropa), He saw the arts and psychology as additional ways for spiritual development and spiritual exploration. From there many contemplative forms and practices have been developed, including calligraphy, The photograph, Theater and creative writing.
Other friendly communities
Karuna Formation
Contemplative Psychology
El plan de estudios de la Formación Karuna se divide en retiros presenciales y talleres por internet. The main methods, Like the body group, word and mind, spoil, The compassionate exchange and work with the old mandala of the five Búdic families (los cinco elementos), They are part of the integration of a compassionate heart into everyday life.
Naropa
Birthplace of the movement of full attention
Birthplace of the movement of full attention (mindfulness).
Located in Boulder, Colorado, The University of Narop, education, environmental studies, Peace studies, Psychology and religious studies.
Buddhist and non -sectarian inspiration, The University of Naropa has its roots in contemplative education, A teaching and learning approach that integrates the studies of Eastern Wisdom and the Arts with traditional Western Scholarship.
Camp del Sol
Camp for children and adolescents
The Camp del Sol is an outdoor camp for children of 10 a 16 years. Founded and directed according to the Buddhist principles of authenticity and compassion, Our camp invites campers to enjoy the simplicity of the outdoor life, waking up every day in a world of brilliant perceptions.
Theory U
Open mind, open heart
U Theory is a consciousness -based method to change systems. Combine systemic thinking, Innovation and leadership of change from the point of view of an evolving human consciousness. Based on the tradition of the Massachusetts Technology Institute (WITH) of research-research and practical learning, U Theory has evolved over two decades of experimentation and improvement by a global community of professionals.
Our Code of Conduct
He Shambhala Code of Conduct and Care all people are applied to Shambhala and in all activities organized by Shambhala. The code of conduct and care is an offering of and for the community, as a collective commitment to the safe environment, solidarity and respectful that we seek to establish and maintain for ourselves and for our guests.
If you have any concerns about something you have experienced in Shambhala, lea «What to do if you have any concerns».
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