News from the Sakyong

Sakyong's Earth Day message: Our future is at a crossroads
Message from the Sakyong, Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche to the United Nations
Running with the Mind of Meditation, in bookstores throughout the world

News from Dechen Choling

Tents are up!
Upcoming Programmes & Retreats
Job Opening

News from Centres

Le rugissement des Wermas dans le Sud de la France!
Niveau Soleil du Grand (Sud)-Est
Une journée Ashé…
Maitri in Greece
Kado: the Way of the Flowers
Retraite Vajrayogini en Avignon

News from the Community

Meditación en la vida cotidiana in Shambhala Online
Kalapa Council Supports Shambhala Environmental Sustainability
Message from the Touching The Earth Working Group
Compilation about Parinirvana Day

News from Translation Committees

Dharma Art in German
Ashé et les Quatre Dignités, disponible en français
New Sadhana of Mahamudra Publications

European Programme Schedule

ST Levels and Other Programmes in Europe This Month

Sakyong's Earth Day message: Our future is at a crossroads

In his Earth Day message, issued last month, the Sakyong Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche warns that "our future is at a crossroads."

"It is no longer a time when the future can be decided by one person, or even a few individuals," he says in his message. "Rather, as a global society, we must pause and reflect on this essential theme: who are we, and what are we doing? This is the meaning of Earth Day." 



The full text of the Sakyong's message follows: 



As the world now faces seemingly insurmountable challenges, our future is at a crossroads. Never has there been a more poignant time for us to hear the message of basic goodness. Many of the issues that we encounter, personally and societally, concern the very notion of human nature. 


Therefore, reflecting on humanity's basic goodness can no longer be simply a personal contemplation; it must now be a global one. It is no longer a time when the future can be decided by one person, or even a few individuals. Rather, as a global society, we must pause and reflect on this essential theme: who are we, and what are we doing? This is the meaning of Earth Day. It is a time when humanity can reflect on who we are and how we might move forward. 



Therefore, I encourage everyone to take a moment on this Earth Day to reflect on human nature and basic goodness. Then, reflect on how you personally are participating in the global society. As Shambhalians, we have the ability to help shift the global culture from one of doubt and aggression, to one of trust and kindness. It is time for us all to engage in this endeavor, both personally and socially. 



To make such a shift is the very notion of enlightened society. Rather than letting challenges overwhelm us, let them incite our warrior heritage of bravery. In this way, Earth Day can be a new dawning of the sun of human goodness.
With blessings and aspirations for the world to be free of plague, famine, and war -- and for peace and harmony to be all-victorious, 



The Sakyong

Message from the Sakyong, Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche to the United Nations

More than 600 government leaders, economists and delegates from organizations around the world, including Shambhala, attended a United Nations conference on April 2nd, aimed at developing a New Economic Paradigm to be presented at the forthcoming Rio Summit on Environmental Sustainability.

In July 2011, the United Nations unanimously adopted Resolution 65/309, which empowered the Kingdom of Bhutan to convene this high-level meeting on happiness as part of its 66th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. The resolution states that "happiness is a fundamental human goal and universal aspiration; that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by its nature does not reflect that goal; that unsustainable patterns of production and consumption impede sustainable development; and that a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach is needed to promote sustainability, eradicate poverty, and enhance wellbeing."

The Sakyong sent the following letter to the high-level gathering: "Happiness and Wellbeing: Defining A New Economic Paradigm", convened by the Kingdom of Bhutan.


Deep in the collective consciousness of humanity is the archetype of a flourishing human society, often called "the golden age".

World culture records many such myths, legends and historical accounts. Shambhala - the ancient kingdom renowned for its Wise and Compassionate people - is but one.

All such visions evoke our common longing to live in a vibrant, warm-hearted, humane culture. To raise our families in a just and compassionate society. To work and prosper within an economic order that has the best interests of all citizens at heart. To share with each other a profound respect for human dignity.
This deep-seated desire is born of a noble attitude that brings out the very best in people. It fosters harmony, transcending our differences. Ultimately it blossoms into sacred empathy with each other and the natural world around us.

It is in this spirit that Shambhala was honored to co-host an international conference on Rethinking Development, held in Nova Scotia, Canada in 2005. Attended by presenters and participants from more than 30 countries, it confronted the challenge of finding a new global model of development. The event was inspired by the innovative doctrine of Gross National Happiness that has arisen in the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan.

Among the many distinguished leaders who spoke, one voice was like a clear bell - that of Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley (Prime Minister of Bhutan). He told us: "We have all been deeply enriched, not only by the ideas but by the relationships. This gathering has renewed my faith in humanity."
In the six years since then, there have been many crises and disturbing developments which might cause us to lose heart, to lose faith in ourselves, in each other, and in our common destiny. In the Shambhala teachings, this is known as a "dark age" - an epoch of fear, dominated by extreme greed.

I urge you not to lose heart.

We are living through a dreadful, yet passing, phase in our history. There is a natural source of radiance and brilliance in the world, which is the innate wakefulness of human beings. This is our birthright. The darkness we are passing through serves ultimately to remind us of who we are, and to re-awaken the wisdom that slumbers within us.

This gathering, convened by Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley, now Prime Minister of Bhutan, is evidence of this truth. So too is the growing global movement of those calling for change and crying out: "There must be a better Way."

I send you every good wish for the success of your deliberations and the blessings of the Shambhala lineage which, together with the other Wisdom traditions of the world, knows in its heart that your profound aspiration for a new era of sanity and wellbeing will prevail.

The Sakyong, Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche

Running with the Mind of Meditation, in bookstores throughout the world

The Sakyong's new book, Running with the Mind of Meditation, is now available in bookstores throughout the world. 


Though you can order it from the website, http://runningmind.org/order-book we recommend you also support your favorite local bookseller. Many centres are doing local programming to support the release, so please check your local calendars for events and workshops.



The Runningmind.org website is now connected to our recently launched international Shambhala website: http://shambhalanews.com. This new site emphasizes how Shambhala and Shambhala members engage in compassionate action throughout the world. Thank you for all your support in making Running with the Mind of Meditation a huge success. May it be of great benefit to all beings on this earth.

Before the publication of the Sakyong's new book, Amazon posted the opening chapter on its website: http://www.amazon.ca/Running-Mind-Meditation-Lessons-Training/dp/0307888169 



"As a long-time meditator, I found that reading Running with the Mind of Meditation has refreshed and simplified my understanding of what practice 
is," writes Acharya Dale Asrael in a letter to Shambhala members. "One of the book's most prominent themes, however, goes beyond these specific applications. The Sakyong defines stages of training, based on the four dignities of the Shambhala warrior, which beautifully illustrate how skills can be built while simultaneously cultivating inner values. These stages of development can apply to a wide range of activities, including meditation, and reveal an approach to learning that respects both strengthening and deepening, challenge and relaxation, perseverance and joy." 



To read all about the book, its website and the launch events, please visit the Shambhala Times article: http://shambhalatimes.org/2012/03/10/sakyong-launches-running-with-the-mind-of-meditation-website  



To watch an interview with the Sakyong by Waylon Lewis on Walk the Talk online forum please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08i4IsAuF8I To see bonus footage of the interview visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QM_r-UG0qg&feature=relmfu

Last month The Guardian published an article about the book, written by Chris Cox, a member of the London Shambhala Meditation Centre: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/apr/17/meditation-better-runner

Also, the Sakyong's teachings have been featured on two major websites, Oprah.com and Huffingtonpost.com, within a week of the publication of Running with the Mind of Meditation. 
Oprah Winfrey requested the Sakyong to offer a guided meditation useful to beginners while they work out, for her new meditation series in the "Spirit" section of Oprah.com. In the fifteen-minute introduction to the practice of running with the mind of meditation, the Sakyong shares a simple approach to being fully engaged in the workout. Listen to the meditation here: http://www.oprah.com/health/Meditation-for-Running-or-Walking-Meditation-Series 



The Sakyong was also requested by the Huffington Post to write an exclusive article. In 5 Tips for Running with the Mind of Meditation he gives the condensed version of the path of meditative running. He states, "Once we see this simplicity, we can apply meditative techniques to any activity." Read the entire article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sakyong-mipham-rinpoche/running-with-the-mind-of-meditation_b_1418102.html?ref=religion  

The YouTube video: Sakyong Mipham on Running with the Mind of Meditation has been watched by thousands of viewers in 72 countries, and is available in nine languages: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRc3EKfpIDA

Also see up-to-date teachings and activity on http://www.sakyong.com, http://www.facebook.com/Sakyong and https://twitter.com/#!/sakyongmipham

By the Shambhala News Service

Tents are up!

Here at Dechen Chöling we experience the busyness of getting ready for the upcoming season: we have set up the tents and furnish them right now, organize programme staff and prepare the Chateau, its surrounding buildings and meditation spaces for our visitors. This coming week we will be hosting about 40 participants for the two retreats - "Dharma Art" with Herb Elsky and "GES, Windhorse, Drala" with Sarah Coleman -and we are looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces. Also, our summer volunteers are arriving step by step, helping in facilities, the garden and the kitchen.

If you'd like to get an impression of the last weeks at Dechen Chöling, have a look at our photo albums: Spring 2012, Open House - Art's Day, Tents are up...

Picture by Katja Assmann

Upcoming Programmes & Retreats

• Shastri Orhun Cercel will be the teacher of the Buddhist Study Week, which is open to all. In this retreat you can deepen your understanding of the teachings of the Hinayana and Mahayana schools of Buddhism together with fellow practitioners.
• Attention all French speaking: Tessa Racine will be teaching a Half Dathün in French, coming up in June.
• Avis aux Francophones: Tessa Racine enseignera un demi-dathün en français en juin.
  
• Being Brave - Shambhala Retreat with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, August 19-25. We have sent out publicity material for this public retreat to your city centers and groups. Please help to get the information about this wonderful event out to new people. Thank you very much!
• Contemplative Photography Workshop in early June. Come and join us for this special practice called Miksang, which is a Tibetan word that translates as ‘Good Eye', and is based on the Shambhala and Dharma Art teachings of Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. It's a great way to train your sense perceptions, see what there is and enjoy the freshness of daily life.

You'll find many more programmes and retreats on our calendar on our website. We offer Meditation retreats, contemplative art workshops and courses on Body&Mind as well as programmes designed for youths and families.

Picture by Katja Assmann

Job Opening

Technical Support camping

In this position you organize and overview the set-up and take-down of the big tents in spring and fall, plan together with related departments for overall set up/take down of the various programmes that we host, support moving of materials and particular infrastructure needed for retreats and other events, as well as provide assistance to maintenance, if needed.
Necessary knowledge, skills, abilities:

• Experience in Project Management and all aspects of facilities, operations and management
• Ability to schedule tasks over the day/month/season
• Crew management (people's skills needed in order to explain and supervise tasks, providing both patience and motivation.)
• Experience with heavy construction equipment (especially tractor)
• 6 months commitment required, paid position.

You'll find more info online.

Picture by Katja Assmann

Le rugissement des Wermas dans le Sud de la France!

Le Centre Shambhala de Marseille accueillera avec joie Acharya David Hope les 19 et 20 mai 2012 pour un week-end de pratique intensive et d'enseignement Werma.

Les causeries en anglais seront traduites en français.

Acharya David Hope répondra à toutes les questions relatives à la pratique en général, à nos obstacles  et questionnements particuliers... Un bon moyen de nous préparer à la venue du Sakyong  cet été et au programme  de retraite Werma estival de Dechen Chöling.

Le week-end débutera le samedi matin et se terminera le dimanche soir. Le samedi soir un festin Werma sera également proposé.

Informations et inscriptions: http://marseille.shambhala.fr/details_program.php?id=95710.

Nous vous attendons dans notre belle Provence, dans La Vision Lumineuse Du  Soleil Du Grand Est.

The roar of the Werma in Southern France!

The Shambhala Center in Marseille is pleased to announce a weekend with Acharya David Hope (19-20 May) for a Werma intensive practice and teachings.

Talks will be offered in English with interpretation into French.

Acharya David Hope will answer all questions regarding our practice in general, obstacles and particular circumstances. It will be a skillful mean to prepare for the Sakyong's visit to DCL this summer (Werma retreat).

The programme will begin Saturday morning and will end Sunday evening. A Werma Feast is scheduled on Saturday evening.

For more information and registration please click on http://marseille.shambhala.fr/details_program.php?id=95710.

We'll welcome you in this beautiful Provence within the Luminous Vision of the Great Eastern Sun.

 

Niveau Soleil du Grand (Sud)-Est

  Le Centre Shambhala de Marseille organise un niveau Soleil du Grand Est, enseigné par le Shastri Orhun Cercel, le vendredi 25 mai (19:30 - 22:00) et le samedi 26 mai (9:00 -19:00).
 
    Ce programme marque l'entrée dans le second cycle de la Voie de Shambhala pour ceux qui souhaitent poursuivre ce chemin jusqu'à l'Assemblée des Guerriers. Nous ferons le point sur ce que nous avons déjà expérimenté et nous étudierons la carte du cursus qui se déploie devant nous. Pour ceux qui poursuivent la route, ce programme est un préalable au niveau "Cheval du vent" de la Voie de Shambhala 2.

Enseignement en anglais traduit en français.
http://marseille.shambhala.fr/details_program.php?id=74462

   The Marseille Shambhala Centre is pleased to announce a Great Eastern Sun level, directed by Shastri Orhun Cercel, on Friday, May 25th (19:30 - 22:00) and Saturday May 26th (9:00 -19:00).
     
    With this level begins the second Way of Shambhala cycle for all interested on the path to Warrior Assembly. We will review what we have learnt and have a glimpse of the path ahead. This level is also a prerequisite for Windhorse level.

Teachings in English with interpretation into French.  
http://marseille.shambhala.fr/details_program.php?id=74462

Une journée Ashé…

    Pour célébrer la publication de Ashé et les 4 dignités du Sakyong Mipham Rinpoché en français, le Centre Shambhala Bouddhiste de Marseille vous invite à une journée exceptionnelle de pratique et d'enseignements autour de l'Ashé dirigée par Shastri Orhun Cercel qui viendra spécialement de Londres pour cette occasion.

    De plus amples informations sur ce programme rare, donc précieux, le 27 Mai (8:30 - 18:00) seront bientôt disponibles sur notre site ici http://marseille.shambhala.fr/details_program.php?id=74446. Cependant, nous vous invitons à vous inscrire dès à présent pour réserver votre place.

    Nous espérons recevoir à temps un stock conséquent du livre tant attendu, Ashé et les 4 dignités écrit par le Sakyong Mipham Rinpoché à ce propos... Suspense !

    Les causeries en anglais seront traduites en français.
    Programme réservé aux étudiants ayant fait l'Assemblée du Guerrier

    The Marseille Shambhala Centre is pleased to host an exceptional day of practice and teachings on the Ashe, to celebrate the publication of Ashe & the Four Dignities in French. Shastri Orhun Cercel will travel from London to lead the day, May 27th (8:30 - 18:00).

Teachings will be offered in English with interpretation into French. Graduates from Warrior Assembly are welcome!

For more information and registration please click on http://marseille.shambhala.fr/details_program.php?id=74446

Maitri in Greece

Shambhala Greece is pleased to announce a 9-day Maitri Space Awareness with Meino Zeillemaker.

Vitality and sanity
 will take place from July 27, 2012 at 16:00 to August 5th, 2012 at 11:00 in Oikia - Aegina Island- just a 5' minute walk from the sea (one hour boat trip from Athens).

Practitioners of all levels are invited to attend.

"We live in a time that is rough and chaotic and wants to put us down, a time in which we need all the strength and optimism we can muster. In the practice of Maitri Space Awareness we access the five elemental energies of nature and at the same time our own emotions through intimate contact with the five colors. We can transform our confused emotions, by recognizing them, into wisdom energies. And we can absorb the strength, healing power and insight that exist in the world - in the Shambhala tradition called drala. By concentrating on the five elements in nature - water, earth, the fire of the sun, wind and the expanse of space - we can get to their essential energy and wisdom. This program is also about waking up and raising your spirit. And not only individually: if we want to form a nucleus for a sane society, we have to inspire our own community."

Maitri Space Awareness has been conceived by the genius of the meditation master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on the basis of Buddhist tantra.

For further information and the necessary pre- registration please contact: shambhalagreece@gmail.com

Kado: the Way of the Flowers

The Cologne Shambhala Centre will host a programme, organized by Shambhala Kado Europe, June 9th (10:00-17:30) and June 10th (10:00- 17:00).

The Kado programme will be led by Dagmar Waldau (from Hamburg) and May Isler (from Bern).

Registration: http://shambhala-europe.org/details_program.php?id=94487

Retraite Vajrayogini en Avignon

Centre: Marseille
Lieu : Delek d'Avignon - Le Thor
Coordinateur: Eric Rugani
Pré-requis : Abhisheka de Vajrayogini dans la sangha Shambhala.

Retraite Vajrayogini les 16 et 17 juin
Shambhala Avignon chez Eric Rugani.
Pratique 9:00 -12:30 et 14:30-18:00;
Festin samedi à partir de 14:30.
Gratuit mais apporter de quoi manger et festoyer, un sac de couchage.
Nous pouvons passer vous prendre à la gare du Thor située à 4 kms, en dehors des heures de pratique.
Contact erugani@yahoo.fr
Chopöns bienvenus!!

Vajrayogini Retreat in Avignon (France)
16-17 June: Practice and Feast
Shambhala Avignon at Eric Rugani's
Practice: 9:00-12:30 and 14:30- 18:00
Feast Saturday from 14:30 on;
Free but please bring what you need to eat, for feast, and a sleeping bag.
Pick up possible outside of practice time at Le Thor train station, 4 kms away.
contact erugani@yahoo.fr
Chöpöns welcome!

Praxis und feast . Vajrayogini Retreat 16.-17. Juni
Shambhala Avignon bei Eric Rugani,
Praxis von 9.00 -12.30 Uhr und von  14.30-18.00 Uhr;
Feast am Samstag ab 14.30 Uhr;
Kostenfrei, aber bitte Schlafsack und Essen mitbringen.
Abholung möglich am Bahnhof Le Thor (4 km von hier), ausserhalb der Praxiszeiten
Kontact: erugani@yahoo.fr
Chöpöns herzlich Willkommen!

Meditación en la vida cotidiana in Shambhala Online

The Shambhala Online team is thrilled to announce that Acharya Alfonso Taboada will teach Meditación en la vida cotidiana from the Madrid Shambhala Centre this May. This is our first non-English language programme and we hope many of our Spanish-speaking members from around the world will attend.

For more information, dates, times and program details, please visit our website:
http://www.shambhalaonline.org/details_program.php?id=98513

El equipo de Shambhala Online se complace en anunciar que el Acharya Alfonso Taboada va a enseñar Meditación en la vida cotidiana en el Centro Shambhala de Madrid durante este mes de mayo. Éste es el primer programa que se enseña en un idioma distinto al inglés y esperamos que participen muchos socios hispanohablantes de todo el mundo.

Para obtener más información, fechas, horarios y detalles del programa se puede entrar en 
http://www.shambhalaonline.org/details_program.php?id=98513

Kalapa Council Supports Shambhala Environmental Sustainability

The Kalapa Council, in conjunction with Earth Day, is sharing with the community a fresh initiative for Shambhala to engage meaningfully with the pressing need for environmental sustainability. Please read the full statement on the Shambhala Times here: http://shambhalatimes.org/2012/04/25/environmental-sustainability-and-shambhala

In his Earth Day message on Sunday the Sakyong stated: "As the world now faces seemingly insurmountable challenges, our future is at a crossroads.... It is no longer a time when the future can be decided by one person, or even a few individuals. Rather, as a global society, we must pause and reflect on this essential theme: who are we, and what are we doing? This is the meaning of Earth Day. It is a time when humanity can reflect on who we are and how we might move forward." 



Shambhala has an active Touching the Earth Working Group with the task of manifesting environmental sustainability and awareness in Shambhala Centres where no policies or practices exist, and to augment those that do exist. From Earth Day onwards this working group will be launching a mandala-wide contemplation and consultation on how best Shambhala ­- at all levels -­ can adopt and put into effect the urgently needed policies and practices that will bring us into line with contemporary standards for environmental sustainability. 



The Touching the Earth group has worked on a Statement of View being circulated to centres, that it wishes all centres to contemplate and discuss. Once centres have discussed the Statement of View, a Policy and Procedures document, focusing on sustainability at our local centres, will also be circulated for further discussion. That would lead to local decision-making on what each centre is willing to do, followed by a manageable and productive phase of putting those local decisions into practice. 

The Kalapa Council is delighted with the progress made by the Touching the Earth Working Group and is totally supportive of this initiative. 



Please read the full statement here:
http://shambhalatimes.org/2012/04/25/environmental-sustainability-and-shambhala

Message from the Touching The Earth Working Group

Touching The Earth is seeking volunteers to be liaisons at their centers to evolve mandala wide sustainability initiatives that include practical and spiritual dimensions. Liaisons will form a network of inspired people, able to respond to the needs of their individual centers and the vision of the broader mandala.

If you have an interest in becoming a liaison for your center, for more info please contact Herrie Haverkamp, European Touching The Earth Working Group Representative: norbug57@gmail.com.

Compilation about Parinirvana Day

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Parinirvana of the Vidyadhara the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the advisory board of the Chögyam Trungpa Legacy Project has posted 25 wishes for the next 25 years at http://chogyamtrungpa.com/wp/?page_id=308

The Allen Ginsberg Project has posted a video tribute by Gesar Mukpo accompanied by Allen Ginsberg reading Supplication for the Rebirth of the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, written by Allen in 1991: http://ginsbergblog.blogspot.ca/2012/04/chogyam-trungpas-paranirvana.html

The Shambhala SunSpace has posted the Gesar Mukpo tribute along with comments at:
http://www.shambhalasun.com/sunspace/?p=25427

The Shambhala Times, among many postings for the Parinirvana, has posted a video from the Shambhala Archives on the teacher and a reminiscence offered by Lyndon Comstock of the Konchok Foundation:

http://shambhalatimes.org/2012/04/04/the-teacher-chogyam-trungpa-rinpoche/

http://shambhalatimes.org/2012/04/03/remembering-the-vidyadhara-remembering-surmang/

The Sakyong and Lady Diana Mukpo filmed an interview with reflections about the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's life and legacy as part of the events marking the 25th Anniversary of the passing of the Vidyadhara. This was shown at many centres yesterday and is now available on both the Vidyadhara's and the Sakyong's YouTube channels, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27LxuxiaHlQ&feature=youtu.be and here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GikeH5FYNJ0&feature=youtu.be 



The film includes scenes of a commemorative event at the Kalapa Court in Halifax on the morning of Friday 30 March with members of Mukpo Family and Kalapa Council practicing the Dharma Sagara Guru Yoga. 

The Sakyong and Lady Diana also dedicated a stained glass window that the Sakyong commissioned as a tribute to the Vidyadhara's students. To read more about this tribute gift, and see a photo, please visit: http://shambhalatimes.org/2012/04/05/tribute-to-chogyam-trungpa-rinpoches-students /#more-30415


In April, the Sakyong conducted the Sadhana of Mahamudra Abhisheka at the Halifax Shambhala Centre in a shrine room overflowing with students, young and old.

To conclude a week of events honouring the 25th anniversary of the parinirvana of the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the entire Shambhala community was invited to view a talk by the Vidyadhara: "The Teacher." 
The Shambhala Archives prepared this film from his 1975 seminar on The Sadhana of Mahamudra presenting the principle of the teacher, in the teacher's own words. It reminds us of the brilliance and profundity that are the foundation of the Shambhala lineage. This film is 47 minutes long. 

To view these teachings, please visit the Chögyam Trungpa YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TrungpaRinpoche?ob=0&feature=results_main

The video is in English with captions in other languages, as well as English captions for the deaf/hearing-impaired.

Dharma Art in German

Dharma Art (actually the updated True Perception) from Trungpa Rinpoche has just appeared in German translation.

Acharya David Schneider followed the progress of this work and he said that it is a faithful, elegant translation. Here's the publishing information.

Dass Chögyam Trungpa, einer der großen tibetischen Lehrer des zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts, vielleicht u. a. deshalb so einflussreich war, weil er in großer Offenheit der westlichen Kultur begegnete und viel damit experimentierte. So hat er sich auch sehr für die westliche Kunst interessiert und dafür, welche Wahrnehmungsprozesse dem kreativen Schaffensprozess allgemein zugrunde liegen. Über Kunst enthält erstmals in deutscher Sprache Trungpas Ausführungen zum Thema Kunst,Wahrnehmung und Kreativität.
Chögyam Trungpa: Über Kunst. Wahrnehmung und Wirklichkeit, edition steinrich 2012, Hardcover, 288 Seiten, mit zahlreichen Abbildungen, ISBN 978-3-942085-22-9

Ashé et les Quatre Dignités, disponible en français

Le livre du Sakyong Mipham Rinpoché, Ashé et les Quatre Dignités, a été traduit en français par Les Traductions Manjushri, France, avec la collaboration du Comité de traduction Chökyi Gyatso de l'abbaye de Gampo, Canada.

Cette publication, réservée aux étudiants ayant reçu la pratique du cheval du vent et la transmission du trait d'Ashé, est disponible dans les centres et groupes Shambhala en France et au Canada francophone.

New Sadhana of Mahamudra Publications

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's parinirvana, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche publicly conferred The Sadhana of Mahamudra abhisheka in Halifax. The Nalanda Translation Committee is pleased to offer several new and related publications. Click here for more information.

The Sadhana of Mahamudra was discovered as terma by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1968 while on retreat in Bhutan. We publish several editions of this text including the Vidyadhara's original translation, which we use as liturgy in our practice, and the Translation Committee's more literal translation, now contained in our new source book Resources for Study, which is useful in one's study of the practice.

**General restriction for all texts: although the group practice of this sadhana is not restricted (and thus Shambhala Centers may purchase these for their shrine rooms), purchase by individuals is restricted to tantrikas, students who have studied this in a course or intensive, or those who have received the Sadhana of Mahamudra abhisheka. Other text restrictions are noted underlined. To order go to: http://nalandatranslation.org/publications/som/

The Sadhana of Mahamudra: The Vidyadhara's Original Translation for Practice
28 pages  

The Sadhana of Mahamudra: Resources for Study
108 pages 
A new compilation of articles and excerpts, mostly by the Vidyadhara, along with our more literal translation of the Sadhana, practice instructions, history, and a new 18-page glossary. This would be ideal for use in a course on the study of the Sadhana. 

Please Note: This is not the old "Sadhana of Mahamudra Sourcebook," a collection of 10 talks by the Vidyadhara on the Sadhana, soon to be republished by Shambhala Media as a book. 

Talks on The Sadhana of Mahamudra
54 pages 
A series of three talks given by Changling Rinpoche in Halifax in 2010. Topics include: the relationship of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Trungpa Rinpoche, Padmasambhava, different types of terma and terma lineages, creation and completion stages, and Dorje Trolö overcoming the depression of gyalgong (king-spirit).
Restricted to tantrikas who have received the abhisheka

The Sadhana of Mahamudra with Funeral Liturgy
32 pages 
An edition of the sadhana used for funerals, composed and arranged by the Vidyadhara (ca. 1971).

The Sadhana of Mahamudra Feast Offering
8 pages 
This is entitled Bestowing the Supreme Wisdom of Great Bliss: A Feast Offering for the Ocean of Siddhas of the Ultimate Lineage, by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Designed to fit nicely within the sadhana text.
Restricted to tantrikas

The Sadhana of Mahamudra Abhisheka
20 pages 
By H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (does not include feast offering).
Restricted to those who have received the abhisheka

Deluxe hard-cover edition
We will soon be publishing a hard-cover edition of The Sadhana of Mahamudra, with color plates for visualization, along with feast and funeral liturgies.

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