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.

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

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