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

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

NCS Regional Board Meeting - August 8, 2008

At this meeting, the NCS Board continued to plan the Regional Congress this Fall. The Board also discussed their decision-making process and how to make sure that the Board receives input from each regional working group. The Board spent significant time discussing how to provide services to the regional sangha and how to finance those services. To read these minutes, click here: Download File

NCS Regional Board Meeting - May 26, 2008

At this meeting, the regional Northern California Board considered how to work more closely with the Shambhala Center Directors around the region to make sure there is sufficient opportunity for input and communication from them. They discussed input from the April leadership gathering and whether or not to undergo another strategic planning process. The Board also spent considerable time planning a Regional Congress for the Fall. To read the full minutes, click here:Download File