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24 Apr 2022	Podcast series: UNCOVERAGE A podcast by Una Morera about growing up in the Shambhala community. Last update: 24 April 2022 Epilogue UNCOVERAGE · EPILOGUE Episode 12 UNCOVERAGE · E12 – THE LAST NOTE Episode 11 UNCOVERAGE · E11 – …	Soundcloud
12 Apr 2022	The Future of American Buddhism Webinar Series In session3 of the webinar series The Future of American Buddhism Webinar Series, Dr. Holly Gayley, former Shambhala Acharya, talks about the “learnings from the trenches of 4 years into a sexual abus …	The Future of American Buddhism
25 Mar 2022	Sexual Abuse in Buddhism: An Interview With Carol Merchasin In this episode of The Bad Buddhist Podcast, Carol Merchasin is the guest. Carol is a lawyer and sexual abuse investigator. Carol shares her participation with the Buddhist Sunshine Project, suggests …	The Bad Buddhist Podcast
1 Mar 2022	Colorado’s Shambhala Mountain Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Buddhist retreat says pandemic, Cameron Peak fire and “crisis in the larger Shambhala community” curtailed revenue. The Shambhala Mountain Center in Larimer County filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy prot …	The Denver Post
2 Dec 2021	Colorado’s Shambhala Mountain Center Announces Self Governance and Other Updates Shambhala Mountain Center (SMC) announced that it has severed some ties with the legal organization headed by Shambhala’s spiritual leader, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in a statement released on Tuesday. …	Buddhistdoor Global
7 Oct 2021	Boulder DA dismisses sex assault case against former Shambhala teacher The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office has dismissed the case against a former Shambhala teacher after the named victim in the case decided not to testify.	Boulder Daily Camera
10 Aug 2021	Nova Scotia farmhouse becomes a fault line in Buddhist group’s feud over sexual-misconduct scandal Yoga teacher Sean Drohan says Shambhala Global is trying to evict him for speaking out against a spiritual leader he believes is unfit to teach. Now, the case is headed for Nova Scotia’s Supreme Court	The Globe and Mail
2 Apr 2021	Boulder sex assault trial of former Shambhala teacher delayed to October Mostly due to concerns and trial stoppages caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the trial of former Shambhala teacher Karelis is delayed again.	Boulder Daily Camera
24 Mar 2021	Podcast Tapestry cbc.ca: Basic Goodness – Episode 2 Large story by CBC Canada’s Tapestry containing the second part of the podcast. Canadian Broadcast company podcast Tapestry mini-series (2 episodes). Episode 2 Guests include: Patricia Ullman, former …	cbc.ca
21 Mar 2021	Podcast Tapestry cbc.ca: Basic Goodness – Episode 1 Canadian Broadcast company podcast Tapestry mini-series (2 episodes) Episode One looks at sexual abuse allegations that surfaced in the Shambhala Buddhist community and explores the power imbalances i …	cbc.ca
1 Feb 2021	Trauma and healing in the Vajrayana Personal exploration by Susan Szpakowski on spiritual practice, personal trauma healing, and healing in Buddhist communities, recognizing they are worthy of deeper inquiry.	medium.com
6 Oct 2020	The Night W.S. Merwin Was Stripped Naked by a Charismatic Buddhist Leader A story about the poet W. S. Merwin, who had refused to participate at a party Trungpa was throwing, and who was ultimately forced to do so. Partly based on an article from 1977 in a local monthly Bou …	Literary Hub
28 Sep 2020	Survivors of an International Buddhist Cult Share Their Stories An investigation into decades of abuse at Shambhala International by Matthew Remski.	The Walrus
1 Jul 2020	More than “Little Dakinis”: Growing Up Shambhala Two second-generation Shambhala women talk about Emily Temple’s novel, The Lightness, and the way forward for an embattled tradition.	Tricycle
24 Jun 2020	Open Letter from 59 Dharma Brats to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche June 24, 2020 Dear Rinpoche, We are writing as a group of second-generation members of the Shambhala sangha—colloquially, Dharma Brats. We were born into and raised in this community; in this way our …	Dharma Brats Delek
23 Jun 2020	Former Boulder Shambhala member sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex assault case The former member of Boulder’s Shambhala Center who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child in the late 1990s was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday.	Boulder Daily Camera
13 Jun 2020	Apology of Adam Lobel I am writing to publicly apologize and take accountability for my role in hurting Rebecca Jamieson, as she describes in her article: https://entropymag.org/woven-leaving-shambhala/ Rebecca contacted m …	Adam Lobel
13 Jun 2020	Apology of Judith Simmer-Brown I read with heartbreak the article posted by Rebecca Jamieson this week on Entropy. I wish to apologize and take responsibility for my part in the ongoing pain Ms. Jamieson has experienced in the afte …	Judith Simmer-Brown
12 Jun 2020	Opinion: Naropa needs to face the skeleton in the closet Opinion article written by Justin Rezzonico, former member of Shambhala. The text was edited by Carol Merchasin, the lawyer who investigated for Buddhist Project Sunshine. Two survivors, Leslie Hays a …	Boulder Beat
10 Jun 2020	WOVEN: Leaving Shambhala A long read article written by Rebecca Jamieson, telling her history of entering a Shambhala center for the first time, feeling inspired, learning more about the history of Shambhala, experiencing a s …	ENTROPY
5 Jun 2020	Former Boulder Shambhala member asks to withdraw guilty plea at end of sentencing hearing The former member of Boulder’s Shambhala Center accused of sexually abusing a child in 1998 asked Friday to withdraw his guilty plea in the case at the tail end of what had been his sentencing hearing …	Longmont Times-Call
9 May 2020	Boulder council landmarks Marpa House property with plans to cite Shambhala sex misconduct allegations More local news coverage on the landmarking of Marpa house by the city of Boulder.	Boulder Daily Camera
8 May 2020	Boulder landmarks Marpa House over objections of sexual abuse survivors The city of Boulder adds Marpa House as its 201st individual historic landmark.	Boulder Beat
4 Mar 2020	Former Boulder Shambhala member to be sentenced to prison following guilty plea Michael Smith, 55, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and attempted sexual assault on a child on Wednesday before Boulder District Judge Bruce Langer.	Boulder Daily Camera
18 Feb 2020	Larimer County Sheriff’s Office closes investigation into Shambhala Mountain Center The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has closed its investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes without filing any charges.	The Denver Post
25 Jan 2020	Mess O’Shambhala pt3: Carol Merchasin, Investigative Lawyer Interview with Carol Merchasin, who has been one of the principal investigators into allegations of abuse in the Shambhala Buddhist organization as part of the Project Sunshine. https://shambhala.repo …	A State of Mind podcast
23 Jan 2020	Pema Chödrön calls out Shambhala leader over sex abuse Local Halifax news on Pema Chödröns letter to the Shambhala Board in which she resigns as acharya.	The Coast
20 Jan 2020	Ani Pema Chödrön Retires as Senior Teacher at Shambhala Buddhist Community Hong Kong-based, Buddhistdoor Global, reports on the retirement of Ani Pema Chödrön.	Buddhistdoor Global
18 Jan 2020	Famed Buddhist nun Pema Chodron retires, cites handling of sexual misconduct allegations against her group’s leader Long read with history of event leading up to the retirement announcement of Pema Chodron, including many references.	The Washington Post
17 Jan 2020	Pema Chödrön steps down from Shambhala position This article includes a statement from the Shambhala Board that quotes a private communication from Pema Chödrön to the board yesterday in which she wrote: At this time, I am still very hopeful that a …	Lion’s Roar
16 Jan 2020	Letter from Ani Pema Chödrön Dear Shambhala Community- This is a letter that Ani Pema Chödrön sent recently to the Shambhala Board and the Acharyas and now wishes to share it with the community.  Warmest best wishes, Glenna Olmst …	Shambhala Times Community News Magazine
10 Jan 2020	Chapman University suspends travel course to Shambhala Mountain Center The report includes a response by SMC after Chapman University suspends the travel course.	Lion’s Roar
6 Jan 2020	Mess O’Shambhala: Responding to Scandal with Melanie Klein Re-publishing of the original podcast featuring an in-depth conversation with the director of the Boulder Shambhala Center Melanie Klein and the efforts she and this local center have been making to r …	A State of Mind podcast
4 Jan 2020	Shambhala Buddhist Community Faces New Allegations in Chapman Student Investigation The Patheos blog reports the Chapman University students’ experience at Shambhala Mountain Center and gives the advice to stay away from Shambhala: “Given the consistent levels of denial and avoidance …	Patheos
3 Jan 2020	Shambhala didn’t pressure Boulder family to keep sexual-assault allegations quiet, investigation finds Reporting on the December update from the Shambhala Board, and the response of the Shambhala Board to the news item from the Chapman University students. Almost identical text as in The Daily Camera, …	The Denver Post
2 Jan 2020	Shambhala releases summary of investigation into handling of sex assault allegations Reporting on the December update from the Shambhala Board, and the response of the Shambhala Board to the news item from the Chapman University students. Almost identical text as in The Denver Post on …	The Daily Camera
13 Dec 2019	SPECIAL REPORT: Secrets of Shambhala Chapman News, the student news outlet, investigated an interterm travel course at the Shambhala Mountain Center (SMC) in Colorado. The students who went to the course at SMC experienced predatory beha …	Chapman News
22 Nov 2019	Former Boulder Shambhala member set for trial on sex assault case A former member of Boulder’s Shambhala Center accused of sexually assaulting a child he was introduced to through the Buddhist community in 1997 is set for trial in April.	The Daily Camera
9 Sep 2019	Shambhala sakyong’s Boulder County house for sale The Boulder County home of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the leader of Boulder-born organization now headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia; is on the market for $2.4 million. Recently, the organization sol …	The Daily Camera
7 Aug 2019	As sale of Marpa House closes to keep Shambhala solvent, residents say they feel misled Developer says he’s at total loss on suggestions of impropriety	The Daily Camera
31 Jul 2019	Community of Marpa House group responds to Shambhala email on sale Update from the Daily Camera on the sale of Marpa House	The Daily Camera
26 Jul 2019	Guest Commentary: A call for resignations and change at Shambhala — the Boulder-born Buddhist organization Tess Elliott  and Catherine Pilfrey, two long time members of Shambhala, who have reported being abused in Shambhala and since left Shambhala, strongly ask for change in leadership in this guest comme …	The Denver Post
12 Jul 2019	Tibetan Buddhism Enters the 21st Century: Trouble in Shangri-la Long read, written by Stuart Lachs, an independent scholar and long-time Ch’an/Zen practitioner. He is convinced that critical thinking is Buddhist and Buddhism is critical thinking.	open buddhism
10 Jul 2019	Shambhala Mountain Center apologizes for not properly addressing abuse, sexual misconduct The organization released a statement responding to a report by The Denver Post	The Denver Post
9 Jul 2019	Opinion: Darryl Collette: Enough of the lies about Naropa and Shambhala A recent graduate of Naropa University in Boulder, repeat visitor of Shambhala Mountain Center, and longtime student of Shambhala, shares her experiences.	The Daily Camera
8 Jul 2019	Ex-members: Shambhala, Boulder-born Buddhist organization, suppressed allegations of abuse Director of Boulder Shambhala Center: “Our culture failed to support many of those who’ve been harmed”	The Daily Camera
7 Jul 2019	Shambhala, the Boulder-born Buddhist organization, suppressed allegations of abuse, ex-members say Director of Boulder Shambhala Center: “Our culture failed to support many of those who’ve been harmed”	The Denver Post
2 Jul 2019	Police Arrest a Second Former Shambhala Member Accused of Sexually Assaulting Children More coverage of the arrest of Michael Smith.	Buddhistdoor Global
2 Jul 2019	Report: Shambhala had former member go through therapy instead of Boulder police after reported sex assault A former Shambhala member accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl he met through the community underwent therapy and treatment in 1998 in exchange for his name being withheld from police, a deal …	The Daily Camera
1 Jul 2019	Buddhist official tells police alleged abuse victim was exploring her sexuality Shambhala International’s interim board suspends Southward from his leadership roles Sunday (June 30) “pending further investigation.”	Religion News Service
28 Jun 2019	Second former Boulder Shambhala member accused of sexual assault on a child Michael Smith, 54, arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.	The Denver Post
16 May 2019	Report details Shambhala organization financial troubles Reporting on the article in the Religion News Service from this week.	Lion‘s Roar
14 May 2019	Sex assault case against former teacher at Boulder’s Shambhala moves to district court A Boulder County judge ruled there was enough evidence for the case against a former Shambhala teacher accused of sexually assaulting a girl he was mentoring to move to district court despite defense …	The Daily Camera
13 May 2019	Shambhala International fights to survive in face of sex scandal Report on the sexual misconduct scandal rocking Shambhala International, one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the West, causing the organization to suffer financially, and many of their proper …	Religion News Service
7 May 2019	The survivor who broke the Shambhala sexual assault story Profile on Andrea Winn, reflecting on the way journalists handled the Shambhala sexual assault story.	Columbia Journalism Review
2 May 2019	Unmasking the Guru Our new digital world has made it impossible to believe in infallible teachers. What comes next is up to us. An interview with Bernhard Pörksen, professor of media studies at the University of Tübinge …	Tricycle
28 Mar 2019	Final Shambhala International report lacks accountability and follow up Report of the publication of report from An Olive Branch with a short interview with Patricia Ullman, former teacher in Shambhala and former director of Dorje Denma Ling, the Shambhala retreat center …	The Coast
20 Mar 2019	Shambhala releases Olive Branch report detailing allegations of abuse in community Shambhala has released a report detailing dozens of allegations of sexual, child, physical, and emotional abuse within the community dating back to the 1970s.	Lion‘s Roar
19 Mar 2019	Buddhism’s Postmodern Age Interview with Dr. Ann Gleig, author of the book “American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity”. In the interview she was asked her observation on how the Shambhala organization responded to the sexual …	Tricycle
19 Mar 2019	Shambhala discloses allegations of sexual assault, child abuse within Boulder-born Buddhist organization’s ranks Report by An Olive Branch includes unsubstantiated allegations, details failure to address issues	The Denver Post
15 Mar 2019	Shambhala International may sell Marpa House, citing debt and falling revenues Comprehensive overview of the history of the plan to sell Marpa House.	Boulder Daily Camera
12 Mar 2019	Considering the Future of the Treasure of Shambhala Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown points out the responsibility of the students of the Shambhala teachings toward the future of these teachings.	Shambhala Times
21 Feb 2019	Head of Boulder-born Shambhala, accused of sexual misconduct, will continue leave from leadership role for “foreseeable future” Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in letter to Buddhist community, says he is “deeply sorry” for pain he has caused.	The Denver Post
21 Feb 2019	Shambhala Buddhist leader drops teaching in wake of report on sexual misconduct The Halifax-based spiritual leader of the Shambhala International Buddhist organization is stepping back from teaching and administrative duties several weeks after a report found allegations of sexua …	The Star Halifax
21 Feb 2019	Shambhala leaders urge Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to “step back” amid new abuse allegations Longtime Shambhala leaders asked Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche — the hereditary ruler of the Colorado-born Buddhist community — to “step back” from his teachings Tuesday amid new allegations he engaged in “ …	The Denver Post
21 Feb 2019	Shambhala survivors left to do recovery work for themselves. Human nature abhors a vacuum. In the absence of a definitive official response to allegations of abuse and misconduct by senior teachers of Shambhala teachers and the group’s leader, Mipham Mukpo (kno …	The Coast
20 Feb 2019	UPDATED: Buddhist leader allegedly bit, struck, sexually assaulted students The scandal inside Shambhala International continues to grow.	ThinkProgress
19 Feb 2019	Updated: Former aides describe abuse and sexual misconduct by Shambhala leader An open letter signed by six former personal attendants to Sakyong Mipham says that the leader of the Shambhala Buddhist community “has consistently shown a disturbing pattern of behavior,” including …	Lion‘s Roar
19 Feb 2019	Attendants Paint a Picture of Shambhala Leader’s Harmful History A letter from six of the Shambhala head’s close staff confirms prior allegations and reveals new ones.	Tricycle
17 Feb 2019	Further abuse accusations against Sakyong Mipham, head of Shambhala Buddhism The American Patheos blog writes about the letter of the Kusung.	Patheos
7 Feb 2019	New report in Shambhala investigation sheds little light With interviews of local Halifax (former) Shambhala members.	The Coast
5 Feb 2019	Shambhala hires firm to investigate itself, leaves women who reported abuse picking up the pieces The head of the Buddhist group Shambhala International drunkenly kissed and groped a woman without her consent, pressured other women into sex, and sought sex from his female students for years, accor …	ThinkProgress
4 Feb 2019	Investigation of Halifax-based Buddhist church leader finds ‘sexual misconduct’ Two claims of sexual misconduct against the Halifax-based spiritual leader of the Shambhala International Buddhist organization have been found to be credible, a long-awaited independent investigation …	The Star Halifax
4 Feb 2019	Report finds ‘sexual misconduct’ by leader of Buddhist group Investigator says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche made inappropriate sexual advances	cbc.ca
3 Feb 2019	Shambhala spiritual director urged to ‘take responsibility for the harm he has caused’ following report on misconduct allegations The head of one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the Western world is being asked to “take responsibility for the harm he has caused” and “express true sympathy” for having inappropriate sexua …	The Globe and Mail
3 Feb 2019	Shambhala report details findings of sexual misconduct against Buddhist spiritual leader with strong ties to Colorado An investigation commissioned by Shambhala International found what it characterized in a report released Sunday as two credible allegations of sexual misconduct by the leader of the Buddhist communit …	The Denver Post
2 Feb 2019	Buddhist teacher arrested for alleged child sex abuse Police in Boulder, Colorado arrested a former teacher in the Buddhist group Shambhala International on allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl.	ThinkProgress
2 Feb 2019	Former teacher at Boulder’s Shambhala accused of sexually assaulting student Community expelled mentor over separate misconduct allegations in 2004	The Daily Camera
1 Feb 2019	Ex-Boulder Shambhala teacher accused of sexually assaulting student in early 2000s William Lloyd Karelis, 71, was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust	The Denver Post
21 Dec 2018	Colorado police investigate alleged sexual assault by former Shambhala teacher Police in Boulder, Colorado, have launched an investigation into at least one allegation of sexual assault by Buddhist teacher William L. Karelis while he was a member of the group Shambhala Internati …	ThinkProgress
12 Dec 2018	Larimer County sheriff investigating “possible criminal activity” at Buddhist retreat Shambhala Mountain Center The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office this week confirmed it’s investigating “possible criminal activity” at the Shambhala Mountain Center, a scenic Buddhist retreat in the foothills west of Fort Collin …	The Denver Post
12 Dec 2018	Larimer County sheriff investigating “possible criminal activity” at Buddhist retreat Shambhala Mountain Center Investigation follows sexual misconduct scandal that led Buddhist leader Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to step aside	The Denver Post
11 Dec 2018	Police confirm investigation into ‘possible criminal activity’ at Colorado Buddhist center The Larimer County, Colorado, Sheriff’s Office has publicly confirmed an investigation into “possible criminal activity” at a meditation center operated by Buddhist leader Sakyong Mipham and his organ …	ThinkProgress
9 Dec 2018	Colorado police investigating alleged sexual assaults by Buddhist leaders Authorities in Colorado have launched a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual assault against prominent Buddhist leader Sakyong Mipham and members of his organization, Shambhala Internatio …	ThinkProgress
26 Nov 2018	Probe of Buddhist leader’s alleged misconduct ongoing, report due by January An independent probe into allegations against the spiritual leader of one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the western world has finished accepting new claims, with a final report into the sex …	Toronto citynews
23 Aug 2018	Buddhist leader accused of sexual misconduct denies new allegations ​The spiritual leader of one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the Western world is denying new allegations of sexual misconduct and financial coercion, saying his apology to the Shambhala Inte …	CBC.CA
23 Aug 2018	Report Reveals New Sexual Assault Allegations Against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche New accusers come forward to allege misconduct by the Shambhala leader, who stepped aside from teaching duties last month, in a third report by Buddhist Project Sunshine.	Tricycle
22 Aug 2018	Buddhist author loses ‘How to Be Decent’ book deal after ThinkProgress covers alleged sex misconduct A prominent Buddhist teacher and author has been dropped by his publisher after ThinkProgress published an investigation last month into an allegation of sexual misconduct against him, according to Pu …	ThinkProgress
31 Jul 2018	Buddhist group grappling with sexual misconduct claims announces transition plan One of the largest Buddhist organizations in the western world has announced a leadership transition plan, three weeks after its spiritual leader stepped aside amid sexual misconduct allegations.	CBC.CA
31 Jul 2018	Boulder Shambhala members react to sexual assault allegations against leader Boulder residents are dealing with shock, anger and sadness in response to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, leader of Buddhist organization Shambhala International, being accused of sexual assault.	The Daily Camera
23 Jul 2018	Buddhist teacher quit Shambhala in ‘protest’ before his own sexual misconduct allegation went public Meditation teacher and author Lodro P. Rinzler announced that he was leaving the Buddhist group Shambhala International on July 1 after several women came forward to accuse its leader, Sakyong Mipham, …	ThinkProgress
18 Jul 2018	Buddhist nonprofit spent more than $500,000 on leader they knew was accused of sexual assault Shambhala International budgeted half a million dollars in pay and other compensation for its leader, prominent Buddhist teacher and author Sakyong Mipham, even after multiple women said they told off …	ThinkProgress
12 Jul 2018	Halifax Shambhala leader accused of sexually assaulting cook at Chilean dinner New report alleges Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche locked a woman in a bathroom and attacked her	cbc.ca
11 Jul 2018	Buddhist group leader steps down over sexual assault claims Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, leader of global Shambhala community, steps down while claims are investigated.	The Guardian
11 Jul 2018	Buddhist leader locked his victim in a bathroom to sexually assault her, report claims The group’s senior leadership reportedly knew about the incident and did nothing.	ThinkProgress
11 Jul 2018	New Accuser Claims Shambhala Head Cornered and Sexually Assaulted Her The latest allegations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche claim he locked a woman in a bathroom and forced himself on her during a 2002 trip to Chile.	Tricycle
11 Jul 2018	The ‘King’ of Shambhala Buddhism Is Undone by Abuse Report The leader of one of the biggest Buddhist organizations in the West steps aside after allegations of sexual abuse, leaving followers reeling.	The New York Times
10 Jul 2018	Colorado’s Shambhala Mountain Center affirms support for victims in wake of allegations against Buddhist leader The staff of the Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, which serves as one of Shambhala International’s two major program hubs in the U.S., this week affirmed its support for victims of sexu …	The Daily Camera
9 Jul 2018	Shambhala leader steps aside amid sexual misconduct allegations The spiritual leader of an international Buddhist organization based in Halifax is stepping back from his duties pending the outcome of an independent investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.	CBC.CA
9 Jul 2018	Shambhala Leaders Step Down After Abuse Allegations Shake Community Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche stops teaching as the governing Kalapa Council resigns	Tricycle
6 Jul 2018	UPDATED: Buddhist leader steps aside pending sexual misconduct investigation Prominent Buddhist teacher and author Sakyong Mipham, the leader of Shambhala International, announced in a letter Friday night that he is temporarily stepping down from teaching and administration pe …	ThinkProgress
6 Jul 2018	Leaked notes reveal Buddhist leader coerced female students into sex ThinkProgress quotes from leaked notes from a private video call Monday between ground-level Shambhala leaders and its governing body the Kalapa Council.	ThinkProgress
1 Jul 2018	Shambhala leader accused of sexual assaults, issues wishy washy apology Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Halifax resident and Shambhala lineage holder, is being accused of sexually assaulting multiple women belonging to the global Buddhist organization that he leads, a report pub …	Nova Scotia Advocate
1 Jul 2018	(Video) Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione: Shambhala’s Sakyong Mipham Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Lama Tsultrim Allione discuss the allegations of sexual abuse by Shambhala head Sakyong Mipham. Recorded at Tara Mandala, July 1, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elzl …	Tara Mandala‘s YouTube channel
28 Jun 2018	Buddhist leader sexually assaulted students, report finds ThinkProgress speaks to one of women that testified in the Sunshine Project Report 2.	ThinkProgress
28 Jun 2018	Shambhala Head Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Accused of Sexual Abuse in New Report The Buddhist leader apologizes for inappropriate relationships as multiple women allege sexual assault in an independent investigation.	Tricycle
23 May 2018	Allegations of sexual abuse in Shambhala Community Andrea Winn and Joshua Silberstein interviewed on Canadian Radio.   Andrea Winn is a second generation Shambhalan in Halifax. She has written a report called Project Sunshine, about sexual abuse …	CBC.CA
23 May 2018	Shambhala Buddhists outline process for addressing sexual misconduct allegations 12 allegations of sexual misconduct were reported in the past 6 years, council chair says	cbc.ca
8 Mar 2018	Shambhala International Owns Up to Past Abuse, But What Comes Next Remains Unclear Spurred by the #MeToo movement and anticipating articles in the Guardian and Newsweek, the Shambhala International Buddhist community recently announced that the organization is looking into past “abh …	Tricycle
5 Mar 2018	Buddhist Group Admits ‘Abhorrent Sexual Behavior’ by Teachers One of the West’s largest Buddhist groups has admitted to failures in how it deals with “abhorrent sexual behavior” by its teachers.	Newsweek
13 Feb 2018	Shambhala statement addresses sexual misconduct Shambhala, one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the West, plans to develop a “comprehensive plan to address abuse.”	Lion‘s Roar
4 Feb 2018	Shambhala Investigation: Leader Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Likely Committed Sexual Misconduct A third-party investigation commissioned by Shambhala International substantiated two claims of misconduct against the Sakyong as a former teacher was arrested in Colorado.	Tricycle