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
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
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
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
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
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
Sakyong 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.
Shambhala leader makes public apology
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the leader of the Shambhala community, published a letter on Monday apologizing for hurt caused by past relationships with women in his community.
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