Reflections about Aging in Shambhala
COLUMN: Aging in Enlightened Society by Ann Cason NB: “reprinted” from the Shambhala Times. Cyrus Crane was a community member, an early student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. He was already 69 years old when he started practicing meditation. Back in the late 1970’s, after an early Shambhala Training retreat, he asked, “Well, how am I … Continue
Spring Arts and Summer Plans
Dear Sangha I hope this finds everyone well as we navigate our bi-polar Portland Spring! One thing that supports my sense of balance in a chaotic external environment is to nurture my creative practices of writing and movement. This has certainly been useful this past month as we celebrated the Equinox with our own 2014 … Continue
The 2014 Drala Hike schedule unveiled
After a lot of careful planning, the Drala Hike leaders Alice Price, Anandi Gefroh, Annie Popkin, C.S., David Parker, Joan Sears, Liz Howell, Mark Douglass, and Yael Routtenberg have unveiled the schedule for 2014. With the beautiful weather that we are now glimpsing, it’s time to write all these dates down in your calendar! Also, … Continue
Portland premier of “Contentment” on April 12
Contentment is the new work for wind ensemble by Portland Shambhala Center member Mary Ellen Grace and Kelly Dugger. It had its world premiere on March 29 in Las Vegas. The Spring show of The Portland Gay Symphonic Band is on April 12. Mary Ellen will be conducting her new composition, Contentment, at that time. She writes: We are … Continue
March Council Meeting Summary and Notes
The PSMC Governing Council met on Thursday, March 13th, 2014- the meeting notes, where you can find more details about what was discussed at our meeting, are accessible here: Council Agenda and Meeting Notes- Council Meeting March 13th, 2014 Here is a short summary of the meeting: -The Council heard and discussed a proposal by … Continue
Ann Cason wins Shambhala Day Poetry Contest
To our delight, Ann Cason won the Inaugural Shambhala Day Poetry Contest for the year of the Wood Horse. In sunlight, The leaves on plum trees quiver. They know! Poems from the nine other finalists in the Lungtha Shambhala Day Poetry Contest are on the Shambhala Times site.
Portland Shambhala Announces a New Paid, Part-Time Position: Bookkeeper
Dear Shambhala Community, We are happy to announce a new paid, part-time position for: Bookkeeper for the Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland Please find attached a job description, including information on pay rate and hours: JD_PSCBookkeeper TO APPLY: We are now accepting applications. Please submit a cover letter and short resume relating your interest, skills … Continue
Uplifting the Center Office
Lisa Stanley writes: Last year Abbey and I began to dream of a new office; one that would uplift us all and create a more welcoming and useable space for our visitors, teachers, staff and volunteers. In February the Center Council approved our plan. So Abbey and I decided to have our own Olympic event … Continue
Spring Thunder
Happy New Year! Ki Ki! So So! I hope everyone had a happy and cheerful Shambhala Day, and the opportunity to experience some of the richness of our community, both at the Shambhala Center and beyond. Personally, I love the sense of a fresh start, connecting with a sort of beginner’s mind in my relationships, … Continue
