Financial Update from the Interim Council
February 1, 2019 Dear Shambhala Community, The Interim Board has been working on how to continue to fund both the Shambhala organization during this difficult period and deal with a large debt that is continuing to grow from revenue shortfalls. We have been discussing over the past two months the need to sell a real … Continue
The Arrest of William Karelis
Earlier today, former Shambhala member William Karelis was arrested in Boulder on suspicion of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. This arrest is now being covered more widely by the media. Shambhala issued the following statement to press: William Karelis was a member of the Shambhala community from … Continue
Final Letter from the Transition Task Force
Dear Worldwide Noble Sangha, It is with full hearts and complete appreciation that we write to you today. After six months, we are dissolving like an imprint of a bird in the sky, as we once promised. It has been an amazing journey and learning experience to be the Transition Task Force. We have learned … Continue
Community Rising!
Dear San Francisco Shambhala Community, Please join us on January 27th, Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM, to share our visions with each other for our center in 2019. Last fall we had a successful membership drive and now we are at a place where it is time to envision how we want … Continue
Process Team Announcement
Summary This letter announces the names of the Process Team (PT) and PT Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is the central sensing body of the PT, holding the view and helping facilitate the activities, processes, and communications of the PT. It is not a mandala-wide decision-making body. The following four topics have been requested by … Continue
Letter from Cody McGough, Regional Director
Dear Regional Members and Friends, In the wake of this Summer’s allegations towards the Sakyong the Shambhala community is entering a period of transformation. Soon an interim board will begin leading Shambhala International, and an international process team will begin guiding community healing and organizational change. In our own region we are at a crossroads … Continue
Northern California Shambhala Financial Update
Northern California Shambhala Financial Update August 22, 2018 Dear Northern California Shambhala Community, The leadership of Northern California Shambhala (including the Regional Board, Center Directors and Board Advisors from various centers) has asked us to report to you on the financial health and status of Northern California Shambhala (NCS). This report is a step toward … Continue
A Letter from Kwong-roshi to the Northern California Shambhala Community
Click on the image to view and download a PDF. Dear Shambhala Sangha, We want to extend ourselves in a moment of deep sadness and loneliness for the Shambhala community. During this very difficult process, we welcome all of you to take refuge at Sonoma Mountain Zen Center as a place for inner reflection and … Continue
A Letter from the Northern California Leadership Addressing our Community
Dear Northern California Shambhala Members, Friends, and Guests, As members and advisors of our regional Shambhala governing body, we are concerned and saddened by the recent accounts of sexual misconduct, including those regarding Shambhala’s lineage holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. . Our hearts go out to those who have experienced harm in Shambhala, as well as … Continue
Resources for Helping our Sangha to Understand Current Events in Shambhala
We have put together a virtual reading room for our community that contains some links to letters from Shambhala governance and the Sakyong, news articles, helpful blog posts, and teachings. We will continue to update this page with new information as it becomes available. This list is not intended to be exhaustive. We offer this … Continue
