Shambhala Resources
The websites listed below highlight diverse aspects of the extended Shambhala global community. The listings are organized under the following headings:
- General Resources
- Lineage
- Education, Culture, and Social Action
- Residential and Retreat Centers
- Publications, Practice Materials, and Related Supplies
- Foundations and Trusts
General Resources
Shambhala
Shambhala central website, with a full overview of the Shambhala global community
Shambhala.org
Shambhala Times Community News Magazine
Shambhala news hub—a forum for news and views from all over the Shambhala global community
shambhalatimes.org
Shambhala Network
Communications system connecting the Shambhala global community through email, groups and friends
shambhalanetwork.org
Shambhala Worldwide Directory
Shambhala Center and Group location map and contact information organized by region and country
shambhala.org/centres/find-shambhala-centre
Shambhala Programs
Easy-to-use search feature for locating specific programs and retreats anywhere in Shambhala
shambhala.org/programs
Shambhala Database Member’s View
Shambhala Account login site where members can update their profiles, manage their email subscriptions, look up other members, and do more
secure.shambhala.info/database
Lineage
The Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Official Channel on YouTube
Features a selection of videos, playlists, and links to related resources
www.youtube.com/user/TrungpaRinpoche
Chronicles Project
The Chronicles of Chögyam Trungpa is a celebration of his life, an exploration of his teachings, a study of his legacy and influences, and a community of people who share a common interest in his life and work.
www.chronicleproject.com/
Ocean of Dharma: Chögyam Trungpa Quotes of the Week
Inspirational quotes from Chögyam Trungpa’s extensive body of teachings
www.shambhala.com/learn-more/chogyam-trungpa/quote-of-the-week-learn-more/
Pema Chödrön
Pema Chödrön is a prolific author and teacher of Mahayana Buddhism and meditation practice. She is widely known for her warmth and down-to-earth interpretation of the dharma for Western audiences.
pemachodronfoundation.org
Acharya Richard John
An early student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Richard was appointed an Acharya by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. For many years he has taught Shambhala Buddhist programs in North America, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and Chile. After careers as a designer and a management consultant, he served as director of the Halifax Shambhala Centre. He completed the first three-year group retreat at Gampo Abbey, and he now teaches full time. Richard and his wife Liz reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Shambhala Archives
Repository of materials by or related to Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, and other lineage teachers
www.shambhalaarchives.org
Education, Culture, and Social Action
Shambhala Online
Offers live events, interactive courses, and a library of recordings from senior teachers in the Shambhala lineage
shambhalaonline.org
Meditation in the City Podcast
Shambhala New York City’s popular podcast, with Shambhala teachers presenting introductory teachings
itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/meditation-in-city-shambhala/id635143127
Shambhala Advanced Programs
Provides information about Enlightened Society Assembly and other advanced programs, and facilitates the application processes
apas.shambhala.info
Shambhala Art
Promotes exploration and practice of the Shambhala Art teachings
www.shambhalaart.org
Naropa University
Buddhist-inspired, student-centered liberal arts university in Boulder, Colorado
naropa.edu
Shambhala School
Non-denominational day-school employing an integrated curriculum of academics and arts, from pre-primary to grade 12, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
www.shambhalaschool.org
Aging Hub
Focal point for information, education and discussion about meeting the challenges of aging
aging-hub.shambhala.org
Families Hub
Develops, supports and enriches the path for families and children
families-hub.shambhala.org
The Arrow
Journal that explores the relationship between contemplative practice, politics, and activism
arrow-journal.org
Ziji Collective
Global network of young people inspired by the Shambhala view of basic goodness
zijicollective.com
Residential and Retreat Centres
Drala Mountain Center
Introductory and in-depth training center and home to the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya | Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
www.shambhalamountain.org
Karmê Chöling
Introductory and in-depth training center | Barnet, Vermont
www.karmecholing.org
Dechen Chöling
Introductory and in-depth training center | St Yrieix sous Aixe, France
www.dechencholing.org
Dorje Denma Ling
Introductory and in-depth training centre | Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia
dorjedenmaling.org
Kalapa Valley
Shambhala pilgrimage site and sacred park | Ingonish, Nova Scotia
kalapavalley.shambhala.org
Gampo Abbey
Western Buddhist monastery in the Shambhala tradition | Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia
gampoabbey.org
Sky Lake
Contemplative center for meditation, arts, and community | Rosendale, New York
skylake.shambhala.org
Windhorse Retreat Center
Center for peace, meditation, and sustainability | Plymouth, Wisconsin
windhorse.shambhala.org
Casa Werma
Practice and retreat center | Pátzcuaro, México
casawerma.shambhala.org
Dorje Khyung Dzong
Land with cabins for solitary retreats | Gardner, Colorado
dkd.shambhala.org
Sopa Chöling
Three-year retreat centre at Gampo Abbey | Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia
gampoabbey.org/sopa-choling-2/
Publications, Practice Materials, and Related Supplies
Nālandā Translation Committee
Supplies practice texts and related publications
www.nalandatranslation.org
Shambhala Publications
Publisher of “books for enlightened living”
www.shambhala.com
Foundations and Trusts
Konchok Foundation
Helps meet the spiritual, cultural, educational and humanitarian needs of the Tibetan people in Surmang and elsewhere in eastern Tibet
konchok.org
The Pema Chödrön Foundation
Works to share and otherwise support Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön’s teachings and vision
pemachodronfoundation.org
Lion’s Roar Foundation
Presents Buddhist teachings, news, and more through Lion’s Roarmagazine (formerly Shambhala Sun), Buddhadharma magazine, and the foundation’s website
www.lionsroar.com
The Shambhala Trust
Identifies, mentors and funds innovative and strategic projects that advance the Shambhala vision of awakened society
shambhalatrust.org