Centre Resources

The Halifax Shambhala Centre provides access to a range of resources, complementing its offerings of programs, events, and public meditations.  Please enjoy a sample of these resources, listed below!

 

Social Media Sites

Enjoy viewing and learning more about events and activities on our social media sites at:

• Facebook – posts on recent activities
• Instagram – photos
• Twitter – sharing links and information
• YouTube – video and teachings
• Online Resources – classes and retreats, audio and video recordings, and more

Newsletter & Blog

• Newsletter link – our current and recent newsletters, describing programs, retreats, and community activities.
• News & Blog link  – a selection of centre related news, teachings, and other content.

Community Links

These links provide information on ways to participate in the local Shambhala community

• Celebrations – community wide seasonal holidays and celebrations
• Families and Youth – information on family activities and resources
• Aging and Health – sharing resources for community health and well-being
• Dorje Kasung – path of community service
• Contemplative Arts  – flower arranging, tea ceremony, and kyudo (Zen archery)
• Ashe Café – web links of the Nova Scotia Shambhala community and friends

Halifax Centre Calendar link

Halifax Shambhala Centre web site – monthly calendar

For convenience, to add a link to our calendar information to your personal online calendar, use the following steps:

• Go to your online calendar – for example Google calendar
• Add the calendar – for example, in Google calendar – select “Other Calendar” and “Add by URL”
• Copy and add this link to your calendar:  http://shambhala-koeln.de/ical.php?center=197

 

 

Suggested Reading

By Chögyam Trungpa

• Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior – a main reference book for Shambhala Training weekend retreats

By Sakyong Mipham:

• The Shambhala Principle
• Ruling Your World
• Running with the Mind of Meditation
  

By Pema Chödrön

• The Wisdom of No Escape

 

Library

• Halifax Shambhala Centre Library –  focuses on books of Shambhala, Buddhism, meditation, and personal transformation.  Centre members may sign out materials. We gladly accept donations of books, audio recordings, and video materials.  Please contact us to learn more.
• The Halifax Public Library is also a good source for books on meditation, spirituality, and Buddhism.

Local Sources for Books

Please support local business that carry these and other related books:

• Kalapa Media
• Drala
• Trident Booksellers and Cafe
  

 

Shambhala International Resources

Many interesting resources, projects, and sources of information are available on the Shambhala International Resources page.

Resources for Members

The following information and links are available to members on the Member Resources page.  To access these sites you will need a Shambhala Account and be a member of the centre.  For information on membership, click here. 

• Halifax Community Room – this Shambhala Network group is an online meeting place where members and those interested in the Halifax Shambhala Centre can: view news and information, connect with community friends, and discuss topics of interest.
  
  
• Shambhala Database – contains your profile and privacy settings, Shambhala email subscriptions, program and staffing history, and more.
  
  
• Shambhala Members Area – on Shambhala International’s central website provides access to resources, such as Practice & Study, Centre & Group Resources, and Leadership resources.