Cheerful Shambhala Day! We are pleased to present a strategic plan for unifying the regional sangha and bringing to fruition the Sakyong’s vision of creating a West Coast headquarters or Dzong for Shambhala.
The creation of a West Coast headquarters, or ‘home’ for Shambhala is one major strategy in our plan. This headquarters is called a “Dzong” which is the Tibetan word for “Fortress”. The initial dzong will be housed in the San Francisco Shambhala Center when it relocates to a new building. The dzong will be an anchor at the center of our regional mandala so we are sure the Shambhala teachings will be here even when we find ourselves surrounded by stormy seas. It will be a prominent physical manifestation of basic goodness, a place where people can immediately connect to their true nature. The dzong will also have the mission of manifesting generosity in the world. As an emanation of generosity, the dzong will:
1. Serve as a seat for the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo.
2. Support the citizens of Northern California Shambhala Mandala in bringing Shambhala into our communities through meditation practice, study, and “meditation in action”.
3. Offer services to support the regional sangha and meditation centers.
Download Strategic Plan here
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Regional Working Group Updates, Shambhala Day 2009
At the November 2008 Regional Assembly, several new regional working groups were formed. These are teams of caring Shambhala members who are willing to work together for a good cause. The following update tells you what they and other regional councils and committees have been up to lately. Download Working Groups' Update
Saturday, December 20, 2008
A Proclamation for a Dzong and Regionalization in Northern California
At the regional assembly, the sangha requested that NCS issue a proclamation clearly articulating the Sakyong’s vision with respect to a “dzong” in San Francisco. They said the proclamation should also state that we as a sangha have agreed to keep moving forward with regionalization.
President Reoch was very helpful to us in clarifying the exact meaning of the word “dzong”. His description is incorporated into the proclamation which you can download here: Download Proclamation
This proclamation has been reviewed by the NCS Board, the SFSC Center Directors and the President of Shambhala. Please read it. It contains inspiring information about our sangha.
President Reoch was very helpful to us in clarifying the exact meaning of the word “dzong”. His description is incorporated into the proclamation which you can download here: Download Proclamation
This proclamation has been reviewed by the NCS Board, the SFSC Center Directors and the President of Shambhala. Please read it. It contains inspiring information about our sangha.
Regional Director's Update, December 9, 2008
The following is an update on work done in our regional office since the Assembly in November. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any input, questions, or comments. It includes information about the Dzong, our regional finance committee, developing services to Shambhala Centers, and upcoming NCS regional programs. This report was sent to Center Directors on December 9th. Download Director's Update
Warmly,
Amy Conway
Regional Director
Warmly,
Amy Conway
Regional Director
The President's Coordinated Plan
SFSC and NCS leadership met with President Reoch several times during the Regional Assembly to discuss how to move forward on relocating the SFSC and also with the Sakyong’s wish for a “dzong”. President Reoch presented both the NCS and SFSC Boards with a coordinated plan suggesting how we might proceed. Both Boards endorsed his plan which is posted here: Download File
Friday, November 21, 2008
2008 Regional Assembly and Celebration: Final Report & Recommendations
The first Northern California Shambhala regional assembly was held October 31- November 2, 2008 in Berkeley, California. The purpose of the assembly was to spend time together as a sangha listening, practicing, deepening our connections, and rousing group lungta. The assembly allowed time and space to identify the aspirations of our sangha, share them with each other, and agree upon practical ways we can move toward fulfilling those aspirations.
Seven working groups formed at the Assembly. These were:
1. Communications
2. Community
3. Social Action
4. Diversity
5. Practice
6. Business and Money
7. The Dzong and Regionalization
We are pleased to present a three page final report from the Assembly which includes the recommendations from each working group and next steps. To read the report, click here: Download Report
Seven working groups formed at the Assembly. These were:
1. Communications
2. Community
3. Social Action
4. Diversity
5. Practice
6. Business and Money
7. The Dzong and Regionalization
We are pleased to present a three page final report from the Assembly which includes the recommendations from each working group and next steps. To read the report, click here: Download Report
Thursday, November 13, 2008
2006-2007 Northern California Shambhala Annual Report
We are pleased to present the first regional annual report for Northern California Shambhala. This report contains letters to the sangha from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, President Richard Reoch, and Regional Director, Amy Conway. It also contains dharma teachings from Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The report shows consolidated financial reports from the six Shambhala Centers in Northern California. There is also analysis of membership growth over the two years and chief financial operating ratios. It also shows lots of fun community pictures. The document is 32 pages long. Enjoy! Download File
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