Welcome

The Shambhala Trust is an independent group of Shambhala community members who provide guidance and funding to projects across the mandala that support the creation of enlightened society.

Support from the Shambhala Trust at key junctures has played an important role in the Shambhala Sun's development... Their assistance initiated a cycle that led to dramatic growth in the Sun's circulation.

Melvin McLeod, Editor-in-chief, The Shambhala Sun

The list below are projects in Shambhala that are currently being funded by the Trust. We invite you to join us in building Shambhala by donating to the projects that inspire you.

Current Projects
 

The Reciprocity Foundation
(2011) To teach meditation and principles of Shambhala Buddhism to homeless/high risk youth aged 16 - 22 living in homeless shelters in NYC. read more

Goal: $12,200 Funded: $14,050

 115%

 

Chogyam Trungpa Legacy Project
(2011) As part of the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Parinirvana of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, an exhibit will take place in Halifax at Pier 21 from February 1 to April 21, 2012; called Great Eastern Sun: The Shambhala Community in Nova Scotia. read more

Goal: $7,000 Funded: $7,100

 101%

 

Dorje Denma Ling
(2011) DDL has created plans to further develop their physical facilities, which includes much-needed four season participant and staff housing, larger year-round shrine room and related support areas. read more

Goal: $10,000 Funded: $11,000

 110%

 

Madison Shambhala Center
(2011) To provide initial build out costs following the purchase of the building that Madison has leased for 12 years on a Contract for Deed. read more

Goal: $10,000 Funded: $6,350

 64%

 


Working closely with the Minneapolis community, the Trust gave $14,715 toward the purchase of a building as a permanent home. read more

Generosity is a willingness to give, to open without philosophical or pious or religious motives, just simply doing what is required at any moment in any situation, not being afraid to receive anything.

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

We have to shift our attitude so that giving is a joy, something we want to do. When we find something we want to do, we always find ways of paying for it, we always find the money.

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche