The Sakyong sets out ground, path and fruition for Shambhala's global development The Sakyong sets out ground, path and fruition for Shambhala's global development
May 07, 2007
The Sakyong
sets out ground, path and fruition for Shambhala's
global development
In his opening address to the Third Shambhala Congress the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, offered a three-fold approach to the development of Shambhala worldwide.
The ground, he said, is making sure we know who we are. The path is our personal effort and how we engage. The fruition is the creation of an enlightened culture. That, he said, is what the world needs.
The question for all of us is how we present this. He added that while the notion of enlightened culture may not be the monopoly of our tradition, we have "a lot of it" and "that needs to be expressed".
In addition to discussions on the seven major themes described in this provisional report, the Congress as a whole discussed:
-- Taking steps now to address Shambhala's role in protecting our global environment;
-- Welcoming Khandro Tseyang who will be enthroned as the next Sakyong Wangmo, and how to ensure that all parts of the mandala are involved in celebrating and supporting this significant event;
-- Finding ways to stabilize the central finances of the mandala to ensure a firm foundation for the work of the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo, as well as the mandala services that support centres and groups worldwide.
The congress, held in Cologne, Germany, was attended by some 180 people. They came from 68 Shambhala centres and groups in 19 countries. The four-and-a-half-day event was the third congress to be held since the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, introduced these mandala-wide gatherings in 2003.
Recordings of many of the proceedings, including the Sakyong's opening address and the Question and Answer session are on the home page of the Congress website, click here www.congress.shambhala.info, "On line talks" in the "News and Updates" box in the upper right corner.
The recordings include:
-- a presentation by Carolyn Mandelker, Director of the Shambhala Office of Practice and Education, on the work being done to introduce a new curriculum,
-- a presentation by Shambhala Europe Director, Chris Tamdjidi, on the development of the mandala in Europe.
-- short talks by President Reoch on the initiatives resulting from the Shambhala Congresses and on the mandala-wide aspirations of centres for growth and expansion over the next five years.
The Congress discussed seven main themes:
1. Lineage and Blessings (practice, education and our inheritance)
2. Mother's Milk (finance, financial transparency and mandala resources)
3. The Third Jewel (sangha care and community development)
4. Turning the Flower Outward (social service and outreach to new people)
5. Governance as Path (improving mandala governance and communication)
6. Nurturing the Future (supporting small groups and centres, mentoring and regionalization)
7. Touching the Earth (ecology, sustainability and responsibility)
A summary of the discussions is included in the Provisional Report of the Congress. This is being posted on the Congress website and can be found on the home page of the Congress website, click here www.congress.shambhala.info, "Discussion forums" in the "News and Updates" box in the upper right corner.
(This announcement was from the Shambhala News Service)
In his opening address to the Third Shambhala Congress the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, offered a three-fold approach to the development of Shambhala worldwide.
The ground, he said, is making sure we know who we are. The path is our personal effort and how we engage. The fruition is the creation of an enlightened culture. That, he said, is what the world needs.
The question for all of us is how we present this. He added that while the notion of enlightened culture may not be the monopoly of our tradition, we have "a lot of it" and "that needs to be expressed".
In addition to discussions on the seven major themes described in this provisional report, the Congress as a whole discussed:
-- Taking steps now to address Shambhala's role in protecting our global environment;
-- Welcoming Khandro Tseyang who will be enthroned as the next Sakyong Wangmo, and how to ensure that all parts of the mandala are involved in celebrating and supporting this significant event;
-- Finding ways to stabilize the central finances of the mandala to ensure a firm foundation for the work of the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo, as well as the mandala services that support centres and groups worldwide.
The congress, held in Cologne, Germany, was attended by some 180 people. They came from 68 Shambhala centres and groups in 19 countries. The four-and-a-half-day event was the third congress to be held since the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, introduced these mandala-wide gatherings in 2003.
Recordings of many of the proceedings, including the Sakyong's opening address and the Question and Answer session are on the home page of the Congress website, click here www.congress.shambhala.info, "On line talks" in the "News and Updates" box in the upper right corner.
The recordings include:
-- a presentation by Carolyn Mandelker, Director of the Shambhala Office of Practice and Education, on the work being done to introduce a new curriculum,
-- a presentation by Shambhala Europe Director, Chris Tamdjidi, on the development of the mandala in Europe.
-- short talks by President Reoch on the initiatives resulting from the Shambhala Congresses and on the mandala-wide aspirations of centres for growth and expansion over the next five years.
The Congress discussed seven main themes:
1. Lineage and Blessings (practice, education and our inheritance)
2. Mother's Milk (finance, financial transparency and mandala resources)
3. The Third Jewel (sangha care and community development)
4. Turning the Flower Outward (social service and outreach to new people)
5. Governance as Path (improving mandala governance and communication)
6. Nurturing the Future (supporting small groups and centres, mentoring and regionalization)
7. Touching the Earth (ecology, sustainability and responsibility)
A summary of the discussions is included in the Provisional Report of the Congress. This is being posted on the Congress website and can be found on the home page of the Congress website, click here www.congress.shambhala.info, "Discussion forums" in the "News and Updates" box in the upper right corner.
(This announcement was from the Shambhala News Service)
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