Archive for Shambhala
Jun
19
Shambhala vision teaches that we can be heroic and kind at the same time
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“Shambhala vision teaches that, in the face of the world’s greatest problems we can be heroic and kind at the same time.” Chogyam Trungpa
This is part 5 in a continuing series on Shambhala.
Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 6, Part 7, or Part 8.
Daring to let go, the warrior is great in friendliness.
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We are attracted to our cocoons, our selfishness, and afraid of stepping beyond ourselves. To overcome hesitation and to commit oneself to others’ welfare, the student warrior has to jump. A leap is necessary. This occurs in the practice of meditation when you step beyond the ups and downs of your thinking process and let yourself go with your breath. Let it dissolve. By letting go, you develop trust in the strength of your being. Then, you also find that you have tremendous willingness to give selflessly to others. Read More→
Jun
08
Buddhist teachings and the Shambhala society
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It is said that Buddhism played an important role in the development of the Shambhala society. The legends tell us that Shakyamuni Buddha gave advanced tantric teachings to the first king of Shambhala, Dawa Sangpo. These Teachings, which are preserved as the Kalacakra Tantra, are considered to be among the most profound wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism. Chogyam Trungpa
This is part 4 in a continuing series on Shambhala. Click here for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 5, part 6, Part 7, or Part 8
The warrior delights in heedfulness
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Heedfulness here refers to paying attention to what is taking place in your world. For the warrior, interest happens spontaneously. You feel that the world is naturally full of interest: the visual world, the emotional world, whatever world you might have. So interest or heedfulness manifests as raw delight, delight together with rawness or tenderness. Read More→
May
25
Chogyam Trungpa secrets from the Buddhist tantric tradition of Shambhala
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In Tibet, as well as many other Asian countries, there are stories about a legendary kingdom that was a source of learning and culture for present-day Asian societies. According to the legends, this was a place of peace and prosperity, governed by wise and compassionate rulers. The citizens were equally kind and learned, so that, in general, the kingdom was a model society. This place was called Shambhala. Chogyam Trungpa Synchronize mind and body
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When you are completely mindful in the present moment, mind and body are synchronized. Here, synchronizing mind and body is connected with developing fearlessness, in the sense of being accurate and direct in relating to the phenomenal world. You begin to realize that you have a perfect right to be in this universe. You can uplift yourself and appreciate your existence as a human being. This discovery is the first glimpse of what is called the Great Eastern Sun, which is the sun of human dignity, the sun of human power. Read More→
May
06
Shambhala the Sacred Path of the warrior Part 2
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The Shambhala teachings are founded on the premise that there is a basic human wisdom that can help to solve the world’s problems. This wisdom does not belong to any one culture or religion, no does it come only from the West or the East. Rather, it is a tradition of human warriorship that has existed in many cultures at many times throughout history. Chogyam Trungpa
Each week I will be posting 5 principles for living a life with fearlessness and gentleness. This is part 2 of the Shambhala teachings by Chogyam Trungpa
Don’t assume the posture of a wilted flower.
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When you slouch, you are trying to hide your heart, protecting it by slumping over. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. When you sit erect, you proclaim to yourself and to the rest of the world that you are going to be a warrior, a fully human being. Read More→
