Winter Director Newsletter

Welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon   Wood symbolizes humanity’s aspiration for growth, vision, creativity, and flexibility.  The Dragon represents power, generosity, and compassion.   THERE IS NO THEY “We are the ones we have been waiting for.” Change just keeps happening.  It seems one cannot hold onto anything at all!  But is it … Continue 

Autumnal Director Newsletter

Burning Bush in front of HSC Thanksgiving…. giving thanks…. living in gratitude.  We, as a Community, have much to be grateful for.  We have heard the dharma from Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, and a multitude of other revered teachers.  We live in Kalapa.  We get to practice together in powerful shrine rooms in … Continue 

Stepping into Warriorship

Dear Friends, We had a very warm, open and lively multi-generational gathering of warriors for Harvest of Peace at the Halifax Shambhala Centre on the equinox. There were many pies, cakes, cider and lovely items donated for the silent auction. We had a lot of fun! As a community, we’ve come a long way from … Continue 

We’re hiring!

Bookkeeper and Administrator The Halifax Shambhala Centre offers meditation and contemplative practices that are an expression of the wisdom and compassion of the Buddhist and Shambhala teachings. The Centre is dedicated, through a variety of methods and forms, to kindle the best true nature in individuals and sow the seeds of good human society. Our … Continue 

Halifax Shambhala Centre Mission, Vision and Harm Statements

The statements are also on display in the Centre, outside of the Main Shrine Room.   HSC Mission Statement: The Halifax Shambhala Centre celebrates the inherent goodness of humanity and the natural world, and provides opportunities for everyone to practice the Buddhist teachings of the Kagyu, Nyingma and Shambhala traditions.   HSC Vision Statement: The … Continue 

Summer 2023 Letter from the Director

  Strawberries in the HSC Garden Summer is in full swing. The fans have made their way up from the furnace room (their winter abode) to the Main Shrine Room, where Vajradhara is now in residence above the main shrine. We are excitedly awaiting the installation of the heat pumps in mid-August, which will give … Continue 

Spring 2023 Letter from the Director

Cheerful spring! The crocuses, tulips, and daffodils are appearing… and the birds are singing (and mating)… new life is abundant everywhere, including at the Halifax Shambhala Centre. Laura and I are slowly taking our seats, with tremendous and gracious support from Aimee, as activity explodes all around us.  We cannot keep up with the requests … Continue 

Halifax Shambhala Centre Newsletter February 2023

Centre news Gratitude and thanks to Liza Matthews for being the  Practice & Education Coordinator and so much more these past three years. We have all benefited from her skill in graphic design, photojournalism, digital practice programs, and the Sunspot. Liza says she’s “not particularly going anywhere, rather she is planning to turn her attention … Continue 

Shambhala Day, Year of the Water Rabbit at the Halifax Shambhala Centre, Tuesday, February 21

As ever, our Shambhala New Year celebrations will be a way for us to connect to and support one another – and to celebrate this important transition into a new energetic cycle and year. We aspire to share a Shambhala Day broadcast that will feel inclusive and that will celebrate the richness of our common … Continue 

Message from the Interim Director + HSC Financials

We’re living in interesting times. Activities are picking up. Some volunteers and donors are stepping up. Continuity of the Halifax Shambhala Centre is still fragile. It really is up to you. My personal wish is for the building and its activities to remain open, responsive and supportive to interests far and wide. This is the place … Continue