shooting range in snow

The Generosity of a Samurai

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May 28, 2013

by Christopher Seelie The snowfall began the night before, and by the time we arrived in a loose caravan…

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cauliflower

Sicilian Cauliflower

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May 24, 2013

  As the Sicilians say, Burrasca furiusa prestu passa—A furious storm passes quickly. At SMC a furious May 1st…

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meditator on cushion

The Unfaithful Yes

May 24, 2013

by Janet Solyntjes   “Saying “yes” to more things than we can actually manage to be present for with…

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close up of red berries

The Fresh Eye: Red

May 22, 2013

by Barb Colombo, 11:11 Productions The desire to capture the tiniest moments that beat across the human condition cannot…

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Acharya Allyn Lyon

Sit Still & Let Nature Play: An Interview With Acharya Allyn Lyon

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May 21, 2013

By Brianna Socha I first met Acharya Allyn Lyon last fall in Los Angeles when she was the senior…

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Erica teaching yoga in Bangalore

Reawakening Amazing Inner Places

May 15, 2013

by Erica Kaufman This year I traveled quite extensively in India. So much teaching…and of course I learn from…

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Portrait of a Rinpoche in 350 Words

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May 14, 2013

  He sees that the fundamental error of our time is materialism. Instead of accepting the Dalai Lama's invitation…

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Pelicans in lake with duck

Pelicans and Programs, Passing Through

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May 14, 2013

  As usual springtime in Colorado has been a battle between winter and summer with blithely absurd weather predictions…

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Memories of Mexico, SMC, and Writing a First Novel

May 8, 2013

by Maria Espinosa A group of us walked along a narrow path to a deserted beach near Zihuatanejo, Mexico,…

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Many Forms of Mindfulness: Indelible Presence Meditation Retreat

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May 6, 2013

By Acharya Dale Asrael and Cynthia Moku Touching the Moment:  Indelible Presence meditation retreat begins soon--May 15–19.  We practice…

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Fearless Women Touched by Cancer

Bringing the Retreat Experience Home – Courageous Women, Fearless Living

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May 2, 2013

By Sarah Sutherland Thanks to a generous grant from the Shambhala Trust, Courageous Women, Fearless Living has launched its…

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Partner Yoga

Why Partner Yoga?

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April 26, 2013

By Elysabeth Williamson Let me begin with a simple introduction of Partner Yoga for those of you unfamiliar with…

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