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Pema Chödrön steps down from Shambhala position

by Rod Meade Sperry| January 17, 2020

Pema Chödrön steps down from Shambhala position
Pema Chodron.Pema Chödrön. Photo by Liza Matthews.

Pema Chödrön, a bestselling author and one of the best-known American Buddhist teachers, has stepped down as a senior teacher in the Shambhala organization. 

Report details Shambhala organization financial troubles

by Sam Littlefair| May 16, 2019

Report details Shambhala organization financial troubles
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Photo via Festival of Faiths on Flickr.

A new report from Religion News Service details financial troubles facing the Shambhala Buddhist community in the wake of revelations of sexual misconduct by the head of Shambhala, Sakyong Mipham and several teachers in the community.

Shambhala releases Olive Branch report detailing allegations of abuse in community

by Sam Littlefair| March 20, 2019

Shambhala releases Olive Branch report detailing allegations of abuse in community

The report includes allegations against the organization’s head, Sakyong Mipham, and founder Chögyam Trungpa, as well as other leaders in the community.

Updated: Former aides describe abuse and sexual misconduct by Shambhala leader

by Sam Littlefair| February 19, 2019

Updated: Former aides describe abuse and sexual misconduct by Shambhala leader

An open letter signed by six former personal attendants to Sakyong Mipham says that the leader of the Shambhala Buddhist community “has consistently shown a disturbing pattern of behavior,” including sexual misconduct, psychological abuse, and misuse of organizational funds.

Investigation: Shambhala leader Sakyong Mipham likely committed sexual misconduct

by Sam Littlefair| February 4, 2019

Investigation: Shambhala leader Sakyong Mipham likely committed sexual misconduct

According to the Interim Board of Shambhala, the investigation shows that up until 2005, Sakyong Mipham’s behavior included “frequent sexual contact with women who were his students.”

Colorado police looking into “possible criminal activity” at Shambhala Mountain Center

by Lion's Roar Staff| December 19, 2018

Colorado police looking into “possible criminal activity” at Shambhala Mountain Center
The Great Stupa at Shambhala Mountain Center. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sheriff’s Department in Larimer County, Colorado, has confirmed that it is investigating possible criminal activity alleged to have taken place at Shambhala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.

Report details new allegations of sexual assault in Shambhala community

by Lion's Roar Staff| August 23, 2018

Report details new allegations of sexual assault in Shambhala community
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Photo via Festival of Faiths on Flickr.

Previous reports detailed nine allegations of sexual harassment and assault in Shambhala, including by the head of the organization.

Shambhala leader to “step back” from duties during investigation of sexual assault allegations

by Lion's Roar Staff| July 7, 2018

Shambhala leader to “step back” from duties during investigation of sexual assault allegations
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Photo by robertivanc via Wikimedia Commons.

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, leader of the Shambhala Buddhist community, will “step back from his administrative and teaching responsibilities” following allegations against him of clergy sexual misconduct.

Shambhala leadership council resigns; names investigator of sexual abuse allegations

by Lion's Roar Staff| July 6, 2018

Shambhala leadership council resigns; names investigator of sexual abuse allegations
Sakyong Mipham. Photo by robertivanc via WikiMedia Commons.

The nine members of the Kalapa Council, the highest leadership body in the Shambhala Buddhist community, stepped down following allegations of sexual assault against Sakyong Mipham.

Report alleges sexual misconduct by leader of Shambhala community

by Lion's Roar Staff| June 29, 2018

Report alleges sexual misconduct by leader of Shambhala community
Sakyong Mipham presenting an award to the Dalai LamaSakyong Mipham presents an award to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Shambhala Mountain Center in 2006. Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images.

Buddhist Project Sunshine released its second report today, containing allegations of sexual assault and clergy sexual misconduct by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, leader of the Shambhala Buddhist community.

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