A Group That Would Let Me Join
One of the self-esteem jokes that became famous in the last century was, “I would never belong to a group that would have me as a member.” Gets a laugh most times, even if it is a bad joke. But it works because it resonates. Something in the psyche tends toward undervaluing ourselves. One’s personal … Continue
The Intersection of Dharma and Addiction
Written by Dave Garton There is a strong tie between the Dharma and recovery from addiction. In the traditional Buddhist Path one must first start with ourselves. The Hinayana Path requires a deep dive into the entire fabric of the creation of a separate “ME” experiencing a world “out there”. Addiction recovery in an AA (Alcoholics … Continue
Goodness Is Always There Blog
WELCOME Denver SMCD Bloggers! Written by Larry Seidl Sure I was an Internet pioneer, so to speak, working for a record company in San Francisco in the first days of the Inter-Webs. We had a simple website based on early HTML technology. The company used Mac clones (anyone remember those?), we wired our own LAN … Continue
Community Meeting on July 10th: State of the Center & Community Conversation
Behind the peacefulness and beauty of the meditation hall, what keeps the gears turning at the Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver? At this month’s community meeting hear updates from our volunteer leadership teams and join in the conversation about whatever is on your mind. We meet ONLINE from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm. The Community … Continue
Thursday Evening Meditation
Thursday evening meditation on June 30th is cancelled. Join us again in person at the Denver Center on Thursday, July 7th, 7:00-8:00 PM.
Community Meeting on Sunday, March 13th: Changes in the Shambhala Organization
Please join us for a community conversation about the changes to the Shambhala organization announced after the mediation between the Shambhala and Sakyong Potrang Boards. We’ll provide a brief overview of the key points from the mediation and an update on changes in the organization of Shambhala Global Services. The main focus of the conversation is … Continue
