The Shamatha Project, Part I
Life at SMC, Mind-BodyEditors note: Thanks to a recent $2.3 million Templeton Prize Research Grant from the John Templeton Foundation, researchers are…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentPhotography as an Expression of Eye, Mind and Heart
Creative Expression, Mindful LivingIn her new book, Effortless Beauty: Photography as an Expression of Eye, Mind and Heart, Julie DuBose asks…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentI Ching as a Guide to Developing Healthy Organizations
Mindful Living, Social EngagementAn Interview with Acharya Daniel Hessey In the west the I Ching has primarily been understood as a tool…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentHow to Stay Open and Awake to Reality in all its Richness
Mindful Living, RelationshipsAt first, it's a challenge just to sit with our minds. Even if we do come to enjoy relaxing…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentIkebana: Conversations with a branch
Creative Expression, Mindful LivingBy Cynthia Drake on Ikebana with Alexandra Shenpen, Sensei Do not consider taking an ikebana class if you want…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentInterview with a Meditator: Learn to Meditate
Mind-Body, Mindful Living"People realize that they can make friends with themselves and that seems to be the main point" Greg…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentDathun: Before and After Photos
Mind-Body, Mindful LivingInspired by a piece from a few years back in the Shambhala Times, our fabulous marketing associate, Kaleigh Isaacs,…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentThree Variations on a Theme: Squash Veloute
Life at SMC, Mindful LivingThe problem-child veggie, deserves props for being sustainable, hearty, local, and very affordable. It comes around when more…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentWhy Mindfulness-Based (fill in the blank) programs have gone viral
Mindful LivingBy: Shastri Janet Solyntjes When people learn that I teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction they often respond with an exclamation,…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentA Perfect Start
Mindful LivingBy Melanie Klein A perfect start. I’m referring to my first opportunity to lead a program at Shambhala Mountain…
by Drala Mountain Center1 commentMake Henry Happy
Life at SMCThe Shambhala Mountain Center experience can be anything from uncovering space and stillness, to touching sadness and heartbreak, to…
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