There is a tendency sometimes within the Shambhala community to make it just about meditating and, so, less about compassion. Shambhala is based upon compassion, but a lot of people come in and say, "I need to get more meditation. I need to do this for me, me, me. " That's fine, but the view here is much more societal.
Shambhala teachings say we all have the potential to accomplish our enlightened nature - our basic goodness.
Shambhala is a Buddhist tradition with its own unique view and approach.
The principles of Buddhism and Shambhala can be effective in helping the course of what is happening in the world.
Part of the notion in Shambhala teachings is that everybody can live their lives so they get weaker and more stressed out as they go along, or so they get more fortitude and strength.
Shambhala can be relevant in terms of what is going on in the world.
The basic wisdom of Shambhala is that in this world, as it is, we can find a good and meaningful human life that will also serve others. That is our true richness.
