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Appreciation, Balance and Service
We are particularly grateful to be working with such a committed and generous staff. Through a number of new projects, including creating staff working groups focusing on our practice and culture and further systematizing our operations, we are developing a stronger balance between our life as a resident community and our responsibilities as a successful enterprise. This balance can be seen in our increased ability to welcome and support our extended community attending an ever-growing number of programs. We were delighted to host the winter dathün retreat with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and President Reoch, who created an experience of Shambhala society that reached far beyond the program container to permeate the staff culture and beyond. Much of our staff was able to attend talks or hear them broadcast live due to our new on-site radio station. The staff was also addressed directly and enjoyed a private Ruling Your World book signing with Rinpoche, during which he emphasized the virtues of practice and service. “We must be clear about why we are here,” he said, encouraging us to hold to the view that we are being of service to a world that greatly needs what the Center has to offer. As we hold to this view of service, we are also very thankful to those of you who have staffed our programs and volunteered at the Center this year, making it possible for us to offer more than ever to our participants. We invite you to staff one of our many upcoming programs again. Lastly, we would like to personally thank the many of you who have offered us support in our transition to Shambhala Mountain. We look forward to another magical year and to hearing from you as our work here continues.
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