“A lot of people talk about the spirituality of Buddhism, and it is a spiritual discipline. But in Shambhala there also is a notion that you have to be synchronized with both heaven and earth.” PeopleEarthSpiritualSpiritualityHeavenBuddhismDisciplineNotionHeaven And EarthSpiritual DisciplinesShambhala Author:Sakyong Mipham
“You have people who are good at English but don't have the training in Buddhism or Shambhala, or they have the training but are not good in English. Getting that mixture is really rare.” PeopleBuddhismTrainingMixturesShambhala Author:Sakyong Mipham
“Fundamentally, Buddhism is for the awakenment and benefit of beings. So, you can't say, "Oh, you can't have it because you're not ready for it." That goes against the fundamental principle.” PrinciplesReadyBuddhismBenefitsFundamentalsNot ReadyFundamental Principles Author:Sakyong Mipham
“The principles of Buddhism and Shambhala can be effective in helping the course of what is happening in the world.” WorldHelpingCoursesPrinciplesBuddhismHappeningsShambhala Author:Sakyong Mipham
“A lot of people dabbling means Buddhism has come into the mainstream, where people begin to use these terms and ideas, and they become less foreign.” PeopleMeanIdeasUseTermBuddhismMainstreamDabbling Author:Sakyong Mipham
“The principles of Buddhism have become more commonplace, which is a good thing.” PrinciplesBuddhismGood ThingsCommonplace Author:Sakyong Mipham
