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
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.”
Former Shambhala teacher arrested for sexual assault of a child
William Karelis allegedly assaulted a 13-year-old who he met through his position as a teacher in Shambhala.
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.
Shambhala New York to close due to lack of funds; plans to relocate
After 23 years, the meditation center has plans to move into a smaller space.
Pema Chödrön apologizes for dismissing allegation of sexual assault from young woman
Pema Chödrön. Photo by Liza Matthews.On Saturday, famed Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön released a statement responding to an allegation that she once dismissed a woman’s report that she was raped by a Shambhala Center director.
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.
Buddhist teacher accused of sexual misconduct
The news site ThinkProgress has reported an allegation of sexual misconduct against Buddhist teacher Lodro Rinzler.
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.