Attendants Paint a Picture of Shambhala Leader’s Harmful History
A letter from six of the Shambhala head’s close staff confirms prior allegations and reveals new ones.
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Shambhala Investigation: Leader Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Likely Committed Sexual Misconduct
A third-party investigation commissioned by Shambhala International substantiated two claims of misconduct against the Sakyong as a former teacher was arrested in Colorado.
Report Reveals New Sexual Assault Allegations Against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
New accusers come forward to allege misconduct by the Shambhala leader, who stepped aside from teaching duties last month, in a third report by Buddhist Project Sunshine.
Samaya and the World of Shambhala
Samaya is supposed to be an intimate two-way relationship with a teacher. A former student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche asks: Is that possible with a Buddhist king?
Encountering the Shadow in Buddhist America
Following the recent allegations at Shambhala International, we take a look back at a 1990 article that investigated the troubling legacy of its first two heads and established a precedent for Buddhist journalism.
Shambhala International Owns Up to Past Abuse, But What Comes Next Remains Unclear
The Buddhist organization works to heal from years-old cases as an independent report points to widespread misconduct.
Abandon Any Hope of Fruition.
Every Friday, Acharya Judy Lief, a senior teacher in the Shambhala tradition of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, comments on one of Atisha’s 59 mind-training (Tib. lojong) slogans, which serve as the basis for a complete practice. Atisha…
Don’t ponder others
Every Friday, Acharya Judy Lief, a senior teacher in the Shambhala tradition of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, comments on one of Atisha’s 59 mind-training (Tib. lojong) slogans, which serve as the basis for a complete practice. Atisha…
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