Finishing One Year, Starting Anew
(Reprinted by permission from the Shambhala Times) Practices for the two weeks leading up to Shambhala Day, reflecting on the passage of time and laying a good foundation for the coming year by Walker Blaine As we approach the coming New Year of the Fire Monkey on February 9th, it is important to acknowledge the conclusion of … Continue
Open Letter to the Next SMCD Director
January 14th, 2016 Dear Fortunate Successor, You are joining a powerful Sangha that supported the Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver (SMCD) over its history with loyalty, dedication, and hard work. Since the establishment of SMCD in the early 80’s, our center has been fortunate to have many committed teachers, leaders and practitioners who have … Continue
Get Involved! SMCD Strategic Planning 2015
In April 2015, the leadership of the Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver (SMCD) along with the professional consultation of Joe Pollara and Kendra Sandoval, launched the process of creating a 3-5 year strategic plan. To put it simply, it is time for SMCD to envision our next era. Shambhala vision is about looking forward with confidence. Although that … Continue
Brilliance in Denver
Bringing the Sun and Rays of our Shambhala Community Together The Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver is flourishing. We are now tasked with revealing our strengths as a community. With the year of the Wood Sheep, it is more about what questions we offer than what answers we hold on to. Where does our richness as a community … Continue
The Sun and The Rays Come Together
This is very much the lineage I’ve been asked to hold, and it’s actually taken us this much time to align and be strong. I see this lineage of basic goodness as the sun, and enlightened society as the rays. Put the sun and the rays together and you have brilliance. I am happy to … Continue
