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18 Jul 2022 |
Start of the Shambhala Global NewsletterThe newsletter contains the Annual Report 2021, a link to An Olive Branch Recommendations: Update to the Shambhala Community from the Shambhala Board updated April 2022, and a link to a (read only) FAQ from the Shambhala Board. |
Shambhala Global |
16 May 2022 |
Shambhala Board May UpdateMonthly update from the Shambhala Board |
The Shambhala Board |
20 Apr 2022 |
Gampo Abbey IncidentReport on an incident involving alleged invasion of privacy, and voyeurism. |
The Shambhala Board |
6 Apr 2022 |
Shambhala Board Spring UpdateExtensive update from the Shambhala Board, including progress information on An Olive Branch Recommendations. |
The Shambhala Board |
24 Mar 2022 |
Update from the Shambhala Finance OfficeDavid MacLellan, Director of Finance, reports on 2021 and the current financial situation of the Shambhala organization. |
David MacLellan |
15 Mar 2022 |
Update from the Office of Practice and EducationAnnouncement of the changes in structure and workflow for the Office of Practice and Education to adapt to the changed relationship between the Sakyong and the Shambhala organization. |
The Shambhala Board |
28 Feb 2022 |
Drala Mountain Center Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petition to Restructure DebtIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the crisis in Shambhala, which began in mid-2018 and resulted in the cancellation of significant Shambhala-related programs. |
SMC Governing Council |
19 Feb 2022 |
Moving Forward as a Community Post MediationShambhala Board statement about the outcome of the mediation between the Shambhala and Sakyong Potrang Boards. |
The Shambhala Board |
18 Feb 2022 |
Joint Statement on Mediation SettlementJoined statement with the outcome of the mediation between the Shambhala and Sakyong Potrang Boards. |
Shambhala and Sakyong Potrang Boards |
18 Feb 2022 |
New Name for SMC: Drala Mountain CenterShambhala Mountain Center announces its new name: Drala Mountain Center. |
SMC Governing Council |
18 Feb 2022 |
Message on behalf of KSMRNames, rights, permissions, and responsibilities of appointments offered by the Sakyong, dissolve. Email sent by Mr. David S. Brown, secretary to the Sakyong, to people holding on of the mentioned titles, informing them of this. |
David S. Brown |
8 Feb 2022 |
Sharing Summary Report: Voices of the Shambhala CommunityThe Shambhala Community Conversations Team shares a Summary Report on 41 open Shambhala Community Conversations held throughout 2021. |
The Shambhala Community Conversations Team |
28 Jan 2022 |
Update from the Office of Community Care and ConductShambhala News Service newsletter issue with comunications from Tara Templin, Shambhala Director of Community Care and Conduct. |
Director of Community Care and Conduct |
8 Jan 2022 |
Now Available: 2021 Conversations Summary ReportThis report records the perspectives and aspirations of Shambhala community members, as captured in a series of 41 open Shambhala Community Conversations held throughout 2021. |
The Shambhala Community Conversations Team |
30 Nov 2021 |
Important News from SMCShambhala Mountain Center’s Executive Director Michael Gayner announces in this newsletter that the Sakyong Potrang agreed to relinquish their veto powers and its seat on the SMC Governing Council. |
Michael Gayner, Executive Director SMC |
23 Nov 2021 |
Shambhala Statement on Harm in our CommunityStatement on Harm in our Community from the Shambhala Board. |
The Shambhala Board of Directors |
26 Oct 2021 |
Update from the Office of Care and ConductOngoing activities of the Office of Care and Conduct. |
The Office of Care and Conduct |
1 Oct 2021 |
September Update from the Shambhala Board |
The Shambhala Board |
15 Sep 2021 |
Shambhala 2020 Annual ReportYearly report from the board. |
The Shambhala Board |
9 Sep 2021 |
Joint Statement from the Directors of the Shambhala and Sakyong Potrang Boards (3)The two boards agreed to enter into formal mediation. |
Shambhala Board of Directors and Sakyong Potrang Board of Directors |
24 Jun 2021 |
Joint Statement from the Directors of the Shambhala and Sakyong Potrang Boards (2)The assessors have now completed their work and submitted their reports to the two boards. |
Shambhala Board of Directors and Sakyong Potrang Board of Directors |
8 May 2021 |
Update from the Office of Community Care and ConductMay 2021 update from the Office of Community Care and Conduct. |
Tara Templin, Director of Community Care and Conduct |
2 Apr 2021 |
April Shambhala Board UpdateApril update of the Shambhala Board with the 2020 Financial report, an update on Care and Conduct activities, appointments and departures, and more. |
The Shambhala Board |
15 Mar 2021 |
Creating An Even More Kind & Caring Shambhala TogetherCall for donations for Shambhala Global Services, with a video report from the Office of Community Care and Conduct. |
The Shambhala Board |
13 Feb 2021 |
Joint Statement from the Directors of the Shambhala and Sakyong Potrang Boards (1)The Shambhala and Sakyong Potrang Boards have now agreed to conduct an assessment of possible structural options, which include different degrees of integration and separation |
Shambhala Board of Directors and Sakyong Potrang Board of Directors |
11 Feb 2021 |
Letter from the Open ToriiThe announcement of a group of teachers and practitioners including Diana Mukpo that they are organizing a “Mahasangha Gathering this Summer”. It will be a ten-day assembly, tentatively scheduled to take place in July this summer at Shambhala Mountain Center. |
Diana J. Mukpo |
31 Jan 2021 |
New Code of Conduct Implementation and RecruitmentNew Shambhala Code of Conduct implementation and procedures that go into effect on Shambhala Day 2021. |
The Shambhala Board |
16 Dec 2020 |
December Shambhala Board UpdateAn extensive update which includes a new report of harm that was not earlier reported, and an overview of the efforts of the Shambhala Board “to continue working with the Sakyong Potrang and the Sakyong on a way forward”. |
The Shambhala Board |
8 Dec 2020 |
Therapy and Counselling Program for Shambhala Community Members Seeking AssistanceThe Shambhala Board of Directors announces, as part of the Reparative Process for Shambhala, they are partnering with Robert Wright, MSW, RSW, Executive Director of the People’s Counseling Clinic (PCC), to pilot an ongoing therapy offering and counseling program for Shambhala. |
The Shambhala Board |
29 Oct 2020 |
Shambhala 2019 Annual ReportThe Shambhala 2019 Annual Report with a link to download the PDF on Member’s website. |
The Shambhala Board |
19 Aug 2020 |
August Update from the Board |
The Shambhala Board |
16 Aug 2020 |
Letter to the Community from Shambhala AcharyasAcharyas that remain supplicate the Sakyong to continue to teach in a letter to the community. |
Shambhala Acharyas |
14 Aug 2020 |
Three Recent Acharya RetirementsRecently three acharyas retired from their posts. Below, the Times has published their individual letters to the community. |
Charlene Leung, Christie Cashman, Susan Chapman |
4 Aug 2020 |
Release of New Code of Conduct PoliciesPublication of the new Code of Conduct for Shambhala. |
The Shambhala Board |
30 Jul 2020 |
A Letter from Walker Blaine, Master of LiturgiesWalker Blaine, Master of Liturgies to the Sakyong, submitted this letter to the Shambhala Times to be shared with the Shambhala Community. |
Walker Blaine |
19 Jul 2020 |
Why Shambhala Is Important To UsA call for donations. |
The Shambhala Board |
17 Jul 2020 |
Applications Open for Community Grants |
The Shambhala Board |
16 Jul 2020 |
Letter to the Sangha from Diana Mukpo |
Diana Mukpo |
8 Jul 2020 |
Retirement of AcharyasThe Shambhala Board, via the Shambhala News Service, points to the Shambhala Times, where the Acharya Retirement Letter is now published. |
The Shambhala Board |
6 Jul 2020 |
Acharya resignation letterThe following is a statement to the Shambhala community, offered by a group of acharyas who are resigning from their role but will remain active in Shambhala and beyond. It was not sent through official Shambhala channels. The letter is dated July 5, but published July 6th on Facebook, the Shambhala Network website, and shared among sangha members, moments after the announcement of Walker Blaine. |
Acharyas who are resigning from their role |
6 Jul 2020 |
Upcoming Acharya RetirementsWalker Blaine, Master of Liturgies to the Sakyong, announces the announcements of acharyas stepping down. |
Walker Blaine, Master of Liturgies to the Sakyong |
1 Jul 2020 |
‘Sensing Shambhala’ the survey results are here! |
The Shambhala Process Team |
20 Jun 2020 |
Link to view webinar with Code of Conduct Support GroupIn June 2020, the Code of Conduct Support Group and Tara Templin, Director of Community Care and Conduct, presented a series of webinars to Shambhala members explaining the foundation of the new Code of Conduct documents which will be released later in the year. |
Code of Conduct Support Group |
9 Jun 2020 |
A Message from the Shambhala BoardThe Shambhala Board’s response to the violence against Black Americans. |
The Shambhala Board |
21 May 2020 |
May Update from the BoardExtensive update with appointments and departures, report on meetings with the Sakyong and Sakyong Potrang, financial reports, update on progress on the making of the new Community Care and Conduct, and more. |
The Shambhala Board |
14 May 2020 |
A Letter to Students of Sakyong Mipham RinpocheA letter from the Nepal Pilgrimage Planning Group to all students of the Sakyong. Note: the letter mentiones a recent newsletter from Shambhala Europe which is not linked in the original text. The link was added. |
Nepal Pilgrimage Planning Group |
11 May 2020 |
May 2020 Newsletter from Shambhala EuropeNewsletter issue of Shambhala Europe with an introduction to the current employees, their aspirations and some legal information about the organization. It references Bylaws from 2012. |
Shamhbala Europe |
25 Apr 2020 |
An Update and Urgent Request from Shambhala Land CentersThe Shambhala land centers’ fundraising in times of corona. |
The Shambhala Land Centre Executive Directors |
16 Apr 2020 |
Rigden Nepal Pilgrimage March 8-15, 2020Journal of the Rigden Nepal Pilgrimage 2020. |
Sakyong Potrang |
22 Mar 2020 |
Child Protection Policy (CPP) ReleasePublication of the new policy. |
The Shambhala Board |
17 Mar 2020 |
March Update from the BoardMarch 2020 update |
The Shambhala Board |
13 Mar 2020 |
Community Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)The Shambhala Board asks all center leaders and members to follow the guidance from your local public health organizations. |
The Shambhala Board |
28 Feb 2020 |
CMR Letter Feb. 2020Report from Dorje Kasung Leadership about the 18 months before. |
Dorje Kasung leadership |
18 Feb 2020 |
SMC Update February 16, 2020Update from SMC, where they state, among other things, they cannot invite the Sakyong to teach at SMC at this time. |
Shambhala Mountain Center Governing Council |
14 Feb 2020 |
Finance Update: 2019 Year End Summary and 2020 Budget |
The Shambhala Board |
2 Feb 2020 |
Community Message from the BoardThe Shambhala Board responds to the upheaval that happened after their decision to join Dechen Chöling’s invitation for Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to confer the Rigden Abhisheka. |
The Shambhala Board |
30 Jan 2020 |
Announcement of New SGS StaffAnnouncement of new Shambhala Global Services (SGS) staff members Melanie Klein, Tara Templin, and Jeff Scott. |
The Shambhala Board |
22 Jan 2020 |
Message from the Shambhala NYC Interim Governing CouncilNYC Interim Governing Council writes the Shambhala NY community it opposes the decision of the Shambhala Board to support Dechen Chöling to invite the Sakyong to give the Rigden Abhisheka this year to the students that requested it. |
Interim Governing Council, Shambhala Meditation Center of New York |
20 Jan 2020 |
January Update from the Shambhala Process TeamFirst update from the process team in 2020 |
The Shambhala Process Team |
30 Dec 2019 |
Important Information About Grants & Board Nominations |
The Shambhala Board |
29 Dec 2019 |
Communication Regarding Rigden Abhisheka in 2020 at Dechen ChölingThe Shambhala board announces the decision to support DCL’s invitation to the Sakyong to confer the Rigden Abhisheka in June 2020. |
The Shambhala Board |
16 Dec 2019 |
Shambhala Community FundIntroduction of the new Shambhala Community Fund. |
The Shambhala Board |
14 Dec 2019 |
A Message from the Sakyong |
Sakyong Mipham |
12 Dec 2019 |
Board Nomination – Details & ProcessThe first email from the new Board Advisory Nominating Group. |
The Board Advisory Nominating Group |
7 Dec 2019 |
Dechen Chöling needs youEnd-of-year fundraising letter where is shared that Dechen Chöling is exploring the possibility of hosting a Rigden Abhisheka led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in 2020. Email dated Dec 5, 2019, email sent Dec 7, 2019. |
Konstanze Brockstedt, Dechen Chöling Director |
7 Dec 2019 |
December Update from the BoardThe topics in the letter include updates on proceeding with recommendations to changes to our current code of conduct, an update on the Flynn Group investigation, information on the Shambhala Community Grant program, information on applying or nominating someone to be a member of the Shambhala Board and an important new Shambhala Global Services (SGS) hire. |
The Shambhala Board |
17 Nov 2019 |
Third Quarter 2019 Shambhala Global Services Financial ReportLink to PDF the Shambhala Global Services third-quarter financial report. Available for Shambhala members. |
The Shambhala Board |
12 Nov 2019 |
An update from the Shambhala Process TeamTheory U workshop update. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
31 Oct 2019 |
The Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo Visit the NetherlandsA blog post from the Sakyong Potrang. |
Sakyong Potrang |
26 Oct 2019 |
90k Challenge – We Did It!Outcome of the last fundraising. |
The Shambhala Board |
14 Oct 2019 |
90k Challenge – We Are Almost There!Update on the fundraising. |
The Shambhala Board |
13 Oct 2019 |
October Update from the Interim BoardThe Shambhala Interim board becomes the Shambhala Board and personnel changes. |
The Shambhala Board |
22 Sep 2019 |
Open Positions at Shambhala Global Services (SGS)Announcement of vacancies for Director of Operations and Director of Community Care and Conduct. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
5 Sep 2019 |
A message from the Process Team Steering CommitteeMore introduction of the Theory U from the Shambhala Process Team Steering Committee, and invitation to start learning more about it. |
The Process Team Steering Committee |
29 Aug 2019 |
The 90k Challenge Update And A Heartfelt RequestIn a a very sensitive time for fundraising in light of the recent sale of Marpa House, the Shambhala Interim board continues with fundraising. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
21 Aug 2019 |
August Update from the Interim BoardThe Shambhala Interim Board announces, among other things, to stay on for another two years under the name of the Board of Shambhala. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
2 Aug 2019 |
Invitation to Participate in Free Online Theory U CourseInvitation to join the Shambhala process team to learn about the Theory U. |
The Shambhala Process Team |
31 Jul 2019 |
Message from Community of Marpa HouseResponse from the Marpa house community to the last communication of the Shambhala Interim Board. |
The Community of Marpa House |
30 Jul 2019 |
Moving Forward with Sale of Marpa HouseAnnouncement of the sale of Marpa house |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
24 Jul 2019 |
Investigation into Handling of Child Abuse IssuesAnnouncement of the Shambhala Interim Board to hire a third-party investigative firm to investigate what occurred in the Michael Smith case. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
10 Jul 2019 |
Shambhala Mountain Centers response to Denver Post and Boulder Daily Camera articleDirector Michael Gayner and the Shambhala Mountain Center Governing Council responding to the news in local news channels reporting “Shambhala, the Boulder-born Buddhist organization, suppressed allegations of abuse, ex-members say” |
Michael Gayner |
10 Jul 2019 |
July Update from the Process TeamProcess team announces to adopt the use of the awareness-based change methodology called Theory U. |
The Shambhala Process Team |
10 Jul 2019 |
SMC Response to Recent Denver Post Article |
Shambhala Mountain Center’s Governing Council |
1 Jul 2019 |
Recent Arrests of Former Shambhala MembersShambhala International’s interim board suspends Southward from his leadership roles Sunday (June 30) “pending further investigation.” |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
28 Jun 2019 |
June Update to the Shambhala CommunityUpdate from the Shambhala Interim board. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
11 Jun 2019 |
The Challenge ContinuesOne more fundraiser to have a balanced budget for Shambhala Global Services in 2019. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
3 Jun 2019 |
Update from the Process TeamJune 2019 update from the Process Team. |
The Shambhala Process Team |
16 May 2019 |
Update on Marpa HouseAnnouncement of the decision on the sale of Marpa House by the Shambhala Interim Board |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
2 May 2019 |
Further Correction to April UpdateWhere Shambhala Publications was mentioned, it should have been Kalapa Media. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
1 May 2019 |
Update from the Process TeamApril update from the PT. |
The Shambhala Process Team |
27 Apr 2019 |
Important Message from Dechen ChölingCall out from the director of Dechen Chöling, asking to come and stay and attend programmes, as registrations for programmes are 30% down with last year and there is a projected operating shortfall of 250,000 EUR for 2019. |
Konstanze Brockstedt |
26 Apr 2019 |
CORRECTION: April Update from the Interim BoardRectification to state that the Sakyong Potrang owns and controls the Halifax Court. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
25 Apr 2019 |
April Update from the Interim BoardMonthly update from the Interim board |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
8 Apr 2019 |
Final Report on the Buddhist Project Sunshine InvestigationsFinal report from Carol Merchasin, investigator of the Buddhist Sunshine project, published on Facebook, Reddit, and the Buddhist Project Sunshine Report website. |
Carol Merchasin |
4 Apr 2019 |
Community Update from the Process TeamProcess Team Steering Committee update |
The Process Team Steering Committee |
26 Mar 2019 |
Finance Report to the CommunityFinance report with announcement of sale of Marpa House. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
19 Mar 2019 |
Reports from An Olive BranchPublication of the reports of An Olive Branch: 1) Listening Post Report, 2) Final Report from An Olive Branch and 3) Code of Ethics Draft. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
15 Mar 2019 |
Comunicado Acharya y ShastrisChilenean Acharya and Shastris announce that they step down from their function. Read Google translation |
Chilean senior teachers |
9 Mar 2019 |
March Update to the CommunityMonthly update from the Interim Board |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
6 Mar 2019 |
Process Team Introduction to the CommunityIntroduction of the intended way of working of the Process Team |
The Process Team Steering Committee |
21 Feb 2019 |
Message from the Sakyong |
Sakyong Mipham |
20 Feb 2019 |
Letter to the Community from the AcharyasAll Acharyas signed this letter, requesting the Sakyong to step back from his teaching for the foreseeable future. |
Shambhala Acharyas |
19 Feb 2019 |
Open letter from Lady Diana Mukpo to the Shambhala communityLetter by Diana J. Mukpo, the Druk Sakyong Wangmo, who was married to Chögyam Trungpa, the father of Sakyong Mipham. |
Diana J. Mukpo |
19 Feb 2019 |
A Letter from the CMRLetter through the Dorje Kasung News Service, responding to the Wickwire Holm report and the letter that six kusung send. |
The Council of the Makkyi Rabjam |
18 Feb 2019 |
Response to Kusung LetterThe Shambhala Interim Board responds to the Open Letter to the Shambhala Community from Long-Serving Kusung. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
16 Feb 2019 |
An Open Letter to the Shambhala Community from Long-Serving KusungSix Shambhala students who have served as Kusung, a role of close personal protection and direct service to the Sakyong, come forward with a letter to the Shambhala community. In addition to a signed, joint statement, each has provided stories that describe Sakyong Mipham’s behavior. |
Long-Serving Kusung |
6 Feb 2019 |
Reflections on the Wickwire Holms Report – A Message from Carol MerchasinCarol Merchasin, the Buddhist Project Sunshine investigator, reflects on the Wickwire Holms Report and the response of Sakyong Mipham on that report. |
Carol Merchasin |
4 Feb 2019 |
A message from the SakyongSakyong Mipham reflects on his earlier communications. |
Sakyong Mipham |
3 Feb 2019 |
Wickwire Holm ReportShambhala Interim Board Report to the Community on the Wickwire Holm Claims Investigation into Allegations of Sexual Misconduct |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
3 Feb 2019 |
Wickwire Holm Report announcementEmail of the Shambhala Interim Board releasing the Wickwire Holm Report. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
1 Feb 2019 |
Finance Update from the Interim BoardAn update about the financial situation of the Shambhala organization and how the Interim board is dealing with it. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
20 Jan 2019 |
Process Team AnnouncementThis letter announces the names of the Process Team (PT) and PT Steering Committee. |
Shambhala Transition Task Force |
30 Dec 2018 |
December Update to the CommunityUpdate of efforts of the Interim board after two months of it’s existence. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
27 Dec 2018 |
Message from the Interim Board About Shambhala Day 2019The interim board asks the community to gather as a community and to keep supporting the organization financially. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
23 Dec 2018 |
Care and Conduct UpdateUpdate on Code of Ethics and the Care and Conduct policy. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
17 Dec 2018 |
In Response to Articles Citing Possible Investigation at Shambhala Mountain CenterShambhala Mountain Centers Executive Director responding to the news of police investigation of possible criminal activities at Shambhala Mountain Center. |
Michael Gayner |
26 Nov 2018 |
Community Letter from the Interim BoardThe Interim Board’s first update, after one month in office. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
2 Nov 2018 |
Update from the Transition Task ForceUpdate on the progress on the forming of the Process Team. |
The Transition Task Force |
31 Oct 2018 |
Introduction Letter from the Shambhala Interim Board |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
15 Oct 2018 |
From the Kalapa CouncilThe Kalapa Council members stepping down. The Kalapa Council dissolves. |
Kalapa Council |
11 Oct 2018 |
Announcement of Shambhala Interim BoardThe introduction of the Shambhala Interim Board of Directors by the Transition Task Force. |
The Shambhala Interim Board |
22 Sep 2018 |
Pema Chödrön: Letter to the Shambhala CommunityEmail sent by the Shambhala Transition Task Force. |
Shambhala Transition Task Force |
16 Sep 2018 |
CMR Update September 2018The Council of the Makkyi Rabjam (CMR) denying allegations referencing Jesse Grimes. Mr. Grimes is one of the members of the CMR and at the time of this email also a member of the Kalapa Council. |
The Council of the Makkyi Rabjam |
14 Sep 2018 |
Shambhala Mountain Center Update from Director Michael GaynerShambhala Mountain Center update |
Michael Gayner |
11 Sep 2018 |
Update & Investigation InformationUpdate from The Outgoing Kalapa Council with a clarification and explanation on the extension of the investigation. |
Kalapa Council |
10 Sep 2018 |
Correction to Listening Post Announcement |
An Olive Branch |
3 Sep 2018 |
Listening Post Opening TomorrowAn Olive Branch announces the opening of the Listening Post. |
An Olive Branch |
28 Aug 2018 |
Open Letter to the Shambhala CommunityA letter from Ballard Spahr, a law firm that has offered to advise Shambhala’s leadership pro-bono on how best to navigate the investigation process. Steven Suflas, a partner at Ballard Spahr, wrote the attached memo which provides an outside view -according to the Kalapa Council- of the Wickwire Holm investigation process. |
Ballard Spahr |
24 Aug 2018 |
Tricycle: Report Reveals New Sexual Assault Allegations Against Sakyong Mipham RinpocheMichael Scott, a lawyer for Sakyong Mipham, responded to the Phase 3 report in an email to Tricycle |
Michael Scott |
23 Aug 2018 |
Buddhist Project Sunshine Phase 3 Final ReportSubtitled “The nail: Bringing things to a clear point” |
Andrea M. Winn |
23 Aug 2018 |
Update to the Shambhala CommunityProcess update from An Olive Branch |
An Olive Branch |
20 Jul 2018 |
Investigation of Allegations of Sexual MisconductThe Kalapa Council announcing the third party investigation of the Wickwire Holm firm and An Olive Branch. |
Kalapa Council |
20 Jul 2018 |
Stepping Down As “Shastri,” Staying For The Shambhala Community |
Ethan Nichtern |
20 Jul 2018 |
Introduction to the Shambhala CommunityIntroduction of An Olive Branch by project director Katheryn D. Wiedman. |
An Olive Branch |
18 Jul 2018 |
Message from the Shambhala Director of FinanceShambhala’s director of Finance asks for your patience and continued financial support. |
Ryan Luke Watson |
10 Jul 2018 |
A message from the SakyongLetter from Sakyong Mipham. |
Sakyong Mipham |
10 Jul 2018 |
SMC’s Statement Regarding Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by the Spiritual Leader of Shambhala, Sakyong Mipham RinpocheThis statement was originally emailed to Shambhala program participants on July 10, 2018. |
Shambhala Mountain Center staff |
10 Jul 2018 |
Memorandum II on Sexual MisconductUpdate on the findings of sexual misconduct of Sakyong Mipham |
Carol Merchasin |
10 Jul 2018 |
A Message from the Sakyong |
Sakyong Mipham |
8 Jul 2018 |
A Letter from the Women AcharyasThe Women Acharyas of Shambhala offering support |
The Women Acharyas of Shambhala |
6 Jul 2018 |
A Message from the Office of the SakyongThe announcement that the Sakyong has decided to step back from his administrative and teaching responsibilities. |
The office of the Sakyong |
6 Jul 2018 |
Leadership TransitionThe Kalapa Councillors step down from their posts. |
Kalapa Council |
5 Jul 2018 |
Naropa University Statement Regarding Sakyong Mipham RinpocheNaropa University asks the Sakyong to resign from both his role as an ex officio member of the Board and as the current Naropa Lineage Holder. |
Naropa University |
2 Jul 2018 |
Notes from the meeting with the Kalapa CouncilDan Phillips, center director of the Atlanta Shambhala center, and Shastri Sue Gilman share their notes of a Zoom call with the Kalapa Council where the Sakyong was present. |
Dan Phillips |
29 Jun 2018 |
Reflections on Shambhala |
Ethan Nichtern |
28 Jun 2018 |
Buddhist Project SunshinePhase 2 Final ReportSubtitled “A3-month Initiative To Bring Healing Light To Sexualized Violence At The Core Of The Shambhala Buddhist Community”. |
Andrea M. Winn |
27 Jun 2018 |
Community Message from the Kalapa Council |
Kalapa Council |
25 Jun 2018 |
A Message from Sakyong Mipham RinpocheEmail sent just before the second Buddhist Sunshine project comes out. |
Sakyong Mipham |
22 Mar 2018 |
A Message from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche |
Sakyong Mipham |
6 Mar 2018 |
Community Update from the Kalapa Council |
Kalapa Council |
12 Feb 2018 |
Shambhala Community Letter Addressing HarmThis letter of the Kalapa Council was also posted on Facebook the same day. |
Kalapa Council |
12 Feb 2018 |
(Facebook) The Kalapa Council would like to share an important messageThe Kalapa Council acknowledging that “inappropriate relations” between members and between teachers and students were not always addressed with care and skill. |
Kalapa Council |
12 Feb 2018 |
Letter From Lady DianaDiana J. Mukpo message a few days before the first Project Sunshine report came out. |
Diana J. Mukpo |
9 Feb 2018 |
Andrea Winn’s February 9, 2018 post in the Shambhala FaceBook GroupMs. Winn names one senior Shambhala member, Mitchell Levy, by name, stating that he has caused great harm in the community. |
Andrea M. Winn |
27 Feb 2017 |
Project Sunshine startStart of Project Sunshine, the initiative ‘to bring light and healing to sexualized violence embedded within the Shambhala community’. |
Andrea M. Winn |