In late February, Shastri Trinley Busby hosted conversations with shastris who wanted to learn more about and discuss the allegations of harm and sexual abuse that have been discussed on FaceBook and other social media. These discussions have been prompted by the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, as well as the Project Sunshine report by Andrea Winn.

Shastri Busby is one of several people working with the Shambhala Office of Social Engagement to host conversations on these topics. Shastris were invited by their regional leaders via email, and the information was posted in the discussion area of this course.

If you’d like to see the recordings, please go to this thread in the discussion forum.

The recording of our February 24 session with Acharya Susan Chapman is here (minus the lung).

The Sadhana of Kindness lung will be given again during the last portion of our next meeting on March 8 at 8pm Eastern.

 

Please read this note from Acharya Moore about changes to this meeting, and receiving the lung for the Sadhana of Kindness

Dear Shastris;

I am writing today to let you know that some tighter perimeters have been set regarding the Sadhana of Kindness’ lung. I’m sorry, this is an evolving process, and beyond my control. Acharya Chapman will address this in the February 1, class for Shastris, which will be recorded for all of you and distributed.

Please read the procedures below, and if you are interested in having the Sadhana of Kindness, please follow these guidelines before the Saturday, February 24 when the lung will be given.

Here are the new procedures;

1. Shastris who would like to receive the brief daily practice of the Sadhana of Kindness text are invited to compose a letter of interest. This letter would simply state your interest in studying and practicing this sadhana in order to help bring it into the community. The first priority is to support the new Way of the Moon phase of the path in your region or center. But if this doesn’t seem possible, you are still welcome to request the lung. Send this letter, addressed to Acharya Chapman, to [email protected]. by February 10, 2018.
2. All those who have expressed interest in the text would stay online after the first hour of our third class, on Saturday, February 24 at 11am Pacific Standard Time (12 noon MST, 1pm CST, 2pm EST, 3pm AST, 19:00 GST, 20:00 CET.) Acharya Chapman will give the lung at that point. Please have the short mandala offering and request for teachings on hand. If you don’t have it, don’t worry, at least one of us will. Those who already have the lung can plan on signing off after the first hour.

 

The link for the Thursday, Feb. 1 Meeting is:

https://zoom.us/j/2246555604

Or iPhone one-tap : US: +14086380968,,2246555604# or +16468769923,,2246555604# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 224 655 5604

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=uB0mQCQ5-DKVsEvdPFnbigmPeBLU_Yq