COVID-19 Policies at the Shambhala Archives
Due to COVID-19 Provincial guidelines, the Shambhala Archives is operating with reduced hours. Limited staff will be present and the Archives will be open by appointment only from 10-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There is a sign-up sheet and hand sanitizer...
Parinirvana Day Fundraising Thank You!!
Last week marked the 31st anniversary of the passing of the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Many Shambhala Centres around the mandala hosted the annual Sadhana of Mahamudra Feast to celebrate his life and teachings. Here in Halifax, we celebrated with a wonderful feast, toasts, and a video of the Vidyadhara.
Preserving objects and recordings at your Shambhala Centres
From the Director » I'd like to encourage all of you working at the Shambhala Centres around the world, and everyone in Shambhala, to take special care with the many audio-visual teachings you have in your centers, as well as the original artwork created by Sakyong...
Parinirvana Poem by the Sakyong
From the Sakyong in 2011 » Ladies and Gentlemen of Shambhala, To celebrate this day when we remember and reflect on the life of the Dorje Dradül Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, I have written this poem, which arose from the aspiration for all in this world to benefit from...
Introducing the Chogyam Trungpa Institute at Naropa
The Sakyong, Lady Diana, the Mukpo Family, and Shambhala join with Naropa University to announce the establishment of the Chogyam Trungpa Institute at Naropa. Chogyam Trungpa founded Naropa University in 1974 as a place to foster both intellect and intuition, and to spark curiosity and deep inquiry. His view and his work have infused the university and its development.
Gordon Kidd Retires
Gordon Kidd, Technical Director of the Shambhala Archives and Director of Kalapa Recordings, is retiring. For more than twenty years, Gordon has dedicated his time and energy to the preservation of the Vidyadhara’s and Sakyong's teachings—both in audio and video...
