The Intersection of Shambhala and Japan

[sagemichael]

I've lately been contemplating the powerful influence that the Japanese culture had on the Druk Sakyong and the formation of many elements of Shambhala practice. Though Japan is but one of many contributors to the overall culture of Shambhala, it is in many ways the one that feels utterly "no problem" to me, utterly ordinary but in a sharp and I

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The Intersection of Shambhala and Japan

[anonymous]

Many years ago in Los Angeles, CA, the Druk Sakyong, was presenting teachings on Heaven Earth and Man, principles. I asked him how to use these principles in furnishing ones home and environment. He said that I should look to the way the Japanese furnished their homes and environment which I understood to be with simplicity, elegance and functionality. I found this teaching to be quite meaningful and useful over the years.

In the Great Eastern Sun,
Chimay Lhamo