
SMC Financial Update
Life at SMCShambhala Mountain Center generally meets 75% of its operating costs through program revenue, rentals and store sales. It relies…
by admin0 comments
WATCH: Elephant Journal’s “Walk the Talk Show” Features SMC’s Michael Gayner
Life at SMC, Mindful LivingYesterday, Elephant Journal's "Walk the Talk Show," hosted by Waylon Lewis, featured SMC Executive Director Michael Gayner. In…
by admin0 comments
Enjoying the Journey
Life at SMCHelp people all over the world come together and explore their own goodness and wisdom. Whether it’s the coyote…
by admin0 comments
Good Tidings (and a Great Recipe) from SMC Chef Avajra John Russell
Life at SMC, Mindful LivingBy Travis Newbill Did you know that Santa’s kooky cousin lives at Shambhala Mountain Center? He is just a…
by admin0 comments
Learning into the Future
Life at SMCWritten by Michael Gayner Since becoming SMC’s Executive Director, I have learned a great deal about what it takes…
by admin0 comments
Organization and Aspiration: SMC’s Path, Goal…and Snazzy New Structure!
Life at SMC, Social EngagementThere’s always plenty of work to do at Shambhala Mountain Center. At times, the sheer number of tasks…
by admin0 comments
SMC Speaks Vol. 1: Executive Director Michael Gayner Discusses Leadership (and plays a flute)
Life at SMC, Mindful Living, Social EngagementBy Travis Newbill SMC Speaks is a recurring feature on this blog, through which our readers may come to…
by admin0 comments
SMC Recipe: Holiday Gingerbread House and Cookies
Life at SMC, Mindful LivingAs Thanksgiving will officially kick off the holiday season a week from now, it's not too soon to…
by admin0 comments
Halloween Special: What to Do with a House Full of Demons?
Life at SMC, Mind-Body, Mindful Living“One evening Milarepa returned to his cave after gathering firewood, only to find it filled with demons. They were…
by admin0 comments
A Letter from the Director on the Passing of Shibata Sensei XX
Life at SMC, Mind-BodyDear Friends, At the passing of Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata XX, I want to take this opportunity to express my…
by admin0 comments
An Invitation from Our Thanksgiving Hosts
Life at SMC, RelationshipsGreetings friends, We are so delighted to be spending Thanksgiving at beautiful Shambhala Mountain Center next month and we…
by admin0 comments
The Story Behind the 2013 Summer Dathun Portraits
Life at SMC, Mind-BodyLast week on this blog, we shared photographs of twelve Dathun participants taken before and after their month…
by admin0 comments