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To experience fearlessness, it is necessary to experience fear

Posted on May 16th, 2008 by Phil : Teacher Phil

A few years ago I began going to the Shambhala Medtiation Center of San Antonio .  Studying Shambhala Buddhism and living Shambhala Warriorship has had a tremendously positive effect on my life.  So much so... More »

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Shambhala San Antonio Slideshow

Posted on Apr 19th, 2008 by Phil : Teacher Phil

Besides my teaching gig, I'm also the Communications Director for the  Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio .  Below is a video slideshow I put together of several activities we've had in the past year... More »

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New photo exhibit to feature some of my own

Posted on Oct 5th, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

Throughout the month of October, the Shambhala Meditation Center of San Antonio will be having a Miksang exhibit, which will include a few of my own !  This is a great art-form and I'm super... More »

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Head of Shambhala Buddhist Lineage's letter to UN

Posted on Sep 27th, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

(This announcement was from the Shambhala News Service) Yesterday the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, asked President Reoch to write on his behalf to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressing his concern at the threats... More »

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Miksang

Posted on Sep 21st, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

Here  are some pics from a Miksang class I took recently at the  Shambhala Center .  If you can find a class, I highly recommend it! From  Shambhala.org :  Miksang is a Tibetan word that means... More »

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Chanoyu (Japanese Tea Ceremony)

Posted on May 27th, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

This weekend I attended a really great workshop at the Shambhala Center introducing us to Chanoyu - Japanese Tea Ceremony.  This is a beautiful Zen practice that we are looking forward to incorporating more into... More »

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Miksang Photography

Posted on Apr 17th, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

Love the new Zaadz Videos feature!  In my effort to contribute, I found this cool video on Miksang Photography.  This contemplative practice is part of Shambhala Contemplative Arts training.  Really beautiful stuff!

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From Russia with love

Posted on Apr 10th, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

Long time no post, no?  I feel like I have been neglecting the Zaadz oasis and wanted to leave an update :)  I have been very very busy, but a very good busy!  Professionally, things... More »

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Celebration of new paths

Posted on Dec 27th, 2006 by Phil : Teacher Phil

Ya, that's right--I got a Wii !  Jealous? :)  My sis and parents went way over board and braved the lines to get me this lovely bit of distraction.  Not that I'm complaining, because it... More »

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Sangha

Posted on Dec 18th, 2006 by Phil : Teacher Phil

For the past few weeks I have been going to the San Antonio Shambhala Meditation Center and have loved it!  When I moved back to San Antonio I never thought that there would be a... More »

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