Music Review: Universal Love (Nawang Khechog) & Winds of Devotion (R. Carlos Nakai, Nawang Khechog) via Sounds True.
by Todd Mayville on Aug 24, 2008
For those not familiar with Tibetan flutist Nawang Khechog, he is one of the foremost Tibetan musicians today. A monk for eleven years, Khechog’s music has been nominated for a Grammy award, and he has collaborated with everyone from Phillip Glass and Kitaro to Michael Stipe (R.E.M) and Natalie Merchant.
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It’s…Obama & Biden 2008! A Biden Primer.
by elephantjournal.com on Aug 23, 2008
He’s charming, he’s a talker who had two of the best quotes of the primary season: “Giuliani
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Vegan Video: Meat (may be yummy, but it) is Mean, Unhealthy & Bad for our Environment.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 22, 2008
I got this email recently.
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Goji Berries! Inappropriate Yoga Guy video (LOL).
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 22, 2008
With millions of views, this Ogden: the Inappropriate Yoga Guy video is funny
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Soex, German Textile Recycling Co, Opens Facility in L.A.
by Lindsey Wolf on Aug 22, 2008
Soex, one of the few large scale textile recycling companies in the world, recently opened a plant in Los Angeles as part of its U.S. pilot program. City estimates account fabric remnants and used clothing to take up a full 10% of area landfills.
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 22, 2008
: Buddhist Youth Festival 2008 : 27 December – 1st January 2008 : Hotel Schloss Heinsheim, Germany : 240 euros : sophie_maclaren@shambhala-europe.org MEDITATION * ART * COMMUNITY * YOGA * DHARMA * PEACE * DISCUSSION * CELEBRATION! Check it out- youth.shambhala.info An historic event bringing together young people from all over the world!
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Pip’s Tips: Nike, Target, Wal-Mart to join the ranks of Whole Foods?
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 22, 2008
“Corporate and Cultural Leaders Making a Difference” via Pippa Sorley, from our Autumn 2005 issue. “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” ~Greek Proverb Enron, Halliburton, Worldcom and SUV-spewing car manufacturers aren’t the whole story. Plenty of corporate and cultural leaders are making a [...]
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elephant journal: The Internal King Line: A Conversation w/ Chris Sharma
by elephantjournal.com on Aug 22, 2008
I discovered climbing only four years ago, and it’s been the greatest gift to my physical regimen. I climb at the Spot, the world’s biggest bouldering gym (bouldering is climbing without ropes, lower to the ground). Every time I pull on my beaten Sportiva Katana rubber-soled climbing shoes, I see dozens of mas and pas [...]
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EcoSMART’s Organic Insect Repellent.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 22, 2008
The combination of cinnamon, rosemary, lemongrass and wintergreen oils makes EcoSMART’s bug spray a less abrasive olfactory experience than DEET based products. It also avoids the irritating and potentially poisonous effects of a chemical originally developed by the US military for use in jungle warfare (!) The real question, however, when wondering
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Photos from Bhakti Shakti Kirtan @ Studio Be yoga studio in Boulder, Colorado.
by Ryan Nadlonek on Aug 21, 2008
Every Sunday night from 7-9:30 pm, Studio Be holds a Bhakti Kirtan. I checked it
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Sundance Channel: The Green announces nightly talk show w/ elephant journal.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 21, 2008
Sorry, what’s that? I’m sorry, I had that wrong.
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Noah Levine – The Buddhist Path Of Awakening : Thur Sept 4, 7:30 : Denver Shambhala Center (SMCD) : $15 suggested : www.denver.shambhala.org An evening of meditation and investigation of the Buddha’s teachings in relationship to societies norms, human development and the path of rebellion that leads to spiritual maturity. Noah Levine, author of [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Sitting Meditation & Drop-In Discussion : Wed. Oct 22, 6:30 Sitting 7:30 Discussion : Denver Shambhala Center : donation : www.denver.shambhala.org Our Center is only twelve minutes from Downtown Denver – directions and map on our website www.denver.shambhala.org Wednesday our discussion is based on the Sakyong’s book “Ruling Your World”
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Sitting Meditation & Drop-In Discussion : Wed. Oct 29, 6:30 Sitting 7:30 Discussion : Denver Shambhala Center (SMCD) : donation : www.denver.shambhala.org Our Center is only twelve minutes from Downtown Denver – directions and map on our website www.denver.shambhala.org Wednesday our discussion is based on the Sakyong’s book “Ruling Your World”
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Nyinthun – Meditation Practice : Sundays 9-12 on-going : Denver Shambhala Center (SMCD) : Donation : www.denver.shambhala.org Nyinthun – Meditation Practice 9-12 10 Open House & Free Meditation Instuctions
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Wanna Open a Yoga Studio? Mindbody Online will run it for you (though yoga teachers will still have to lead the yoga classes).
by Merete Mueller on Aug 21, 2008
If the American dream is to be your own boss, the American yogi’s dream is to own your own studio. Polished hard wood floors, floor to ceiling mirrors, maybe a little boutique up front
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Sitting Meditation & Drop-In Discussion : Tue Sept 16, 6:30 Sitting 7:30 Discussion : Denver Shambhala Center (SMCD) : Donation : www.denver.shambhala.org Our Center is only twelve minutes from Downtown Denver – directions and map on our website www.denver.shambhala.org Tuesdays our discussion is based on the Sakyong’s book “Turning the Mind into an Ally”
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Sitting Meditation & Drop-In Discussion : Tue Sept 9, 6:30 Sitting 7:30 Discussion : Denver Shambhala Center (SMCD) : Donation : www.denver.shambhala.org Our Center is only twelve minutes from Downtown Denver – directions and map on our website www.denver.shambhala.org Tuesdays our discussion is based on the Sakyong’s book “Turning the Mind into an Ally”
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Sitting Meditation & Drop-In Discussion : Tue Sept 9, 6:30 Sitting 7:30 Discussion : Denver Shambhala Center (SMCD) : Donation : www.denver.shambhala.org Our Center is only twelve minutes from Downtown Denver – directions and map on our website www.denver.shambhala.org Tuesdays our discussion is based on the Sakyong’s book “Turning the Mind into an Ally”
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Nonviolent Communication and Spirituality : September 27–28, 2008 : Naropa University downtown campus (Boulder, CO) : $250 before August 27th, $295 after : http://www.peacemakerinstitute.org/Training_NVC_Gonzales.html Imagine a world where people were focused on valuing everyone’s needs and had the practical communication skills to do so. You can be a part of making this world a [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Sitting Meditation & Drop-In Discussion : Tue Sept 2, 6:30 Sitting 7:30 Discussion : Denver Shambhala Center (SMCD) : Donation : www.denver.shambhala.org Our Center is only twelve minutes from Downtown Denver – directions and map on our website www.denver.shambhala.org Tuesdays our discussion is based on the Sakyong’s book “Turning the Mind into an Ally”
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Shambhala Mountain Center: Fall Take-Down : August 17 – September 26, 2008 : Shambhala Mountain Center, Red Feather, CO : Free : www.shambhalamountain.org Help Shambhala Mountain Center prepare for our winter season. During Take-Down, we dismantle our tent village, it’s a lot of fun and hard work. Join us for just a week, or [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Pre-Launch Gala of Laura Chenoweth Organic Clothing Label : Saturday August 23, 2-8pm : Halifax Ballet Theatre, 2540 Agricola Street : laura@laurachenoweth.com You are cordially invited to come and enjoy contemporary styles from new organic cotton clothing label, by Laura Chenoweth. All clothing is organic, locally designed in Halifax and handcrafted by a collective [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Shambhala Phoenix – Open House : Sunday – September 7th, 2008 : Shambhala Phoenix Meditation Center : Free – donations accepted : www.phoenix.shambhala.org If you are interested in learning more about meditation and how it can change your life, please attend our gathering. Members and friends of the group will be available to answer [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Shambhala Training Level I-The Heart of Warriorship : September 19 – September 21 : Shambhala Phoenix Meditation Center : $100 or ask about our scholarships : www.phoenix.shambhala.org There is a basic wisdom that can help solve the worlds problems. It does not belong to any culture or religion, but rather to a timeless tradition [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 21, 2008
: Sitting Meditation & Drop-In Discussion : Tue. Aug. 29, 6:30 Sitting 7:30 Discussion : Denver Shambhala Center (SMCD) : Donation : www.denver.shambhala.org Our Center is only twelve minutes from Downtown Denver – directions and map on our website www.denver.shambhala.org Tuesdays our discussion is based on the Sakyong’s book “Turning the Mind into an Ally”
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Waylon Lewis – Toofy Film Fest 2008
by Walk The Talk Show on Aug 20, 2008
The 5th Annual Toofy Film Fest is taking place at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the finest independent flicks from around the world. After the film programs on Saturday night, stick around for the Toofy After-Party Fashion Show.
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Shambhala Buddhism’s Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 20, 2008
Photo by Corey Kohn Shambhala Buddhism’s Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche: relationships, loneliness & “Ruling Your World.” “What about You/What about Me: A Conversation with Sakyong Mipham” from the Spring 2006 issue of elephant journal. Sakyong Mipham is sometimes referred to as a Buddhist monarch. His family lineage is, indeed, royal—he’s the son of Chögyam Trungpa, a guru credited [...]
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Definitive Proof of the Mystical Law of Karma: the new Peanut Butter Cookie Larabar.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 20, 2008
A few weeks back, I reviewed a few of Larabar’s new healthy nutrition bar flavors. I’ve long been a fan of Lara Merriken and her raw Larabars—as a café dweller (the elephant staff still spends half its days tapping away at laptops in local indie organic fair-trade serving cafés) Larabar is too often the only [...]
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Kyudo: Kanjuro Shibata Sensei, the XX Imperial Bowmaker to the Emperor of Japan.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 20, 2008
Yumis, or bows, past and present. Photo by Corey Kohn. Walk on the Line of the Present via Scott Spanbauer, from the Spring 2006 issue. On a beautiful May morning, Kanjuro Shibata, Sensei, 20th in a line of Zen archery masters, kneels at the front of his dojo, or practice hall, wearing a brown kimono and a [...]
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elephant journal e-xclusive: Waylon Lewis interviews Arianna Huffington, founder of Huffington Post…pre-DNC.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 20, 2008
Waylon Lewis, for elephantjournal.com: Recently, we interviewed Amy Goodman, Paul Hawken and Lester Brown. They all say the same thing: that media is the key to “saving the world.” I’d add that independent media, not beholden to its investors or advertisers, is key. As founder of the most popular news blog in the world, what’s [...]
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Tea-off: Numi vs. Organic India vs. Celestial Seasonings vs. Choice vs. Zhena’s vs. Bija vs. Yogi.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 20, 2008
Tea is to Coffee as Soccer is to Football—huge everywhere but in the US.. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world. Behind coffee, you say? Or Coca-Cola? Nope—behind only water. I’m busy
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A Method to the Madness?
by Merete Mueller on Aug 20, 2008
When reviewing Method for our Summer 08 cleaning-themed issue, we had a hard time giving the products our 100% eco stamp of approval.
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ele:REVIEW – Manduka’s eKo eco yoga mat is finally here.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 20, 2008
Manduka’s eKo Mat > via Caroline Treadway Have no fear green yogis, Manduka is here! Finally there’s a durable, good-for-the-earth alternative to “normal” yoga mats made with toxic, non-degradable, evil P.V.C.: the eKO mat. The eKO is compostable, non-toxic, sturdy and thick enough to be comfortable for all poses. Made from non-Amazon-harvested tree rubber and [...]
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This weekend in Colorado: Yoga Rocks, elevision, Seane Corn.
by Merete Mueller on Aug 20, 2008
This August 23-34, Yoga World Reach—which encourages yogis and yoginis around the world to take their practice
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NO VIDEO YET Seane Corn appears on ‘elevision,’ elephant journal’s talk show at YogaRocks.
by elephantjournal.com on Aug 20, 2008
SEANE CORN ON ELEVISION LIVE FROM YOGAROCKS by Erik Vienneau, Event Director, YogaRocks ’08 Putting together YogaRocks! Mountain Fest’, a live music and yoga weekend long festival (Aug 22 -24 Planet Bluegrass, Lyons CO) has been no easy task. But, when Seane Corn—an iconic figure on the booming
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Secret Journey to the Enlightened Mind: Life With Three Spiritual Giants of our Age
by elephantjournal.com on Aug 20, 2008
Review via Neshama Abraham Paiss Every once in a while you read a book that takes you to another plane and gives you a glimpse of what exists beyond physical reality. Dr. James Weldon, a trained naturopathic physician living in Colorado, has written a compelling autobiographical journey describing his personal experiences with several of the [...]
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ele:ASTROLOGY – Autumn: We Reap What We Sow.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 20, 2008
From the Autumn 2005 issue. We have the seasons pretty well licked in the temperate zones. We have our warm houses, our air-conditioning, insulation, central heating, our clothes, our food and drink when and what we want. But sometimes good ol’Mother Nature penetrates our carefully constructed habitat. When it hits 100 degrees or more, we [...]
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Editor’s Letter (Autumn ’05): Halifax, NYC, and Self-Realization.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 20, 2008
IN LATE JUNE, I TOOK MY FIRST vacation in three years and one month. I bought my ticket—a third of it paid for by my friends at Shambhala Sun magazine—and departed for Halifax, Nova Scotia, a carry-on in each hand, laptop bag strapped to my back. I had my usual window seat, my usual prepackaged [...]
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American Apparel Now Selling…Dr. Bronner’s Soaps?
by Lindsey Wolf on Aug 19, 2008
My thoughts of American Apparel are like a tennis match within my brain. I love them. I love them not. And back and forth it goes.
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Waylon Lewis of elephant journal: green business titan, Paul Hawken [video]
by Walk The Talk Show on Aug 19, 2008
Bill Clinton dubbed Paul Hawken’s book Natural Capitalism one of the ten most important books in the world. It also inspired Ray Anderson, CEO of Interface, to turn his entire business around and go green.
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Evil or Eco? Nike, Simple’s Green Toe, Birkenstocks…via Simran Sethi for The Huffington Post.
by Merete Mueller on Aug 19, 2008
It turns out that sneakers have a negative impact beyond just sweatshop labor. They’re also toxic, carcinogenic and don’t last nearly as long as they should. Thankfully, there are alternatives…and you might be surprised by who is eco, and who isn’t.
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Article of the Week: McCain is no (Teddy) Roosevelt.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 19, 2008
If only wishing made it so. Teddy: icon of the Right, beloved by the Left, a celebrity, trust-buster, war hero, our first great environmentalist…a Republican, a progressive who bolted his own party, member of the Mt. Rushmore Club…and oft-mentioned idol of Senator McCain, the erstwhile Modern Maverick.
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Bhutan: Pilgrimage to the Last Buddhist Kingdom, via Frank Berliner
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 19, 2008
From the Spring 2006 issue. OCTOBER 7 & 8, 2005 AT LAST, only weeks before my 60th birthday, my first visit to Asia. As our plane rises away from Denver International Airport and crosses the Rockies toward the Pacific Coast, I’m grateful that I will not come to the end of my life without making [...]
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HuffPost Green joins Treehugger, Planet Green, Grist.org &…er, elephantjournaldotcom…as leading online voice for the environment.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 19, 2008
Breaking news: a snippet of our interview with Arianna Huffington herself will appear in ele’s Autumn issue. Okay, this happened a few months back…we aren’t among the first to break the good news that huge popular daily blog/news site Huffington Post has opened a new Green section. But, like many web savvy citizens, it still takes [...]
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Pip’s Tips: Top 10 International Outdoor Sports + Coffee Havens
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 19, 2008
via Pippa Sorley, from our Spring 2006 issue. “Every dollar you spend changes the world, for better or for worse.” ~ Harvey H. Chisolm Don’t tell my mother, but I’m a Guppy—with a couple of serious addictions. My life revolves around how I can get from one fix to the next. Fortunately, these addictions pale in comparison [...]
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Leaf is Life – Leaf Cuisine: more raw goodness for those lucky LA’ers.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 19, 2008
I have to admit: my first ever and most recent trip to LA was all about getting as much raw food as possible. I only had two days, however, and only one small belly, so I missed out on Cru, Au Lac and Euphoria loves Rawvolution. Just before I flew out, my sister took me to [...]
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ele: SUSTAINABILITY — Green, Non-Toxic, Non-VOC Paint [Friendly Painters]
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 19, 2008
From the Spring 2006 issue, via Todd Ansted Is it possible for all paint colors to be green? To use an environmentally-friendly paint is much better for to our earth—but is it practical? I started my house painting business some eight years ago, upon my return from Thailand
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Editor’s Letter (Spring ’06): Heroes (Elvis, Alice Waters, Jon Stewart, Gary Snyder, Thoreau…)
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 19, 2008
Waylon and Pangea Organics founder (and his former neighbor) Josh Onysko, 2006. Christians may be excused if they look upon 2006 as a dark time: for pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth are in rampant excess, for sale at every 7-11, as seen on TV. Those heathens, the Buddhists, couldn’t agree more. They [...]
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by tdomf_85aee on Aug 19, 2008
: OBAMARAMA: a Giant Grassroots Rummage Sale! : Sept 6, 2008 (8am-5pm) : 17th & Walnut (in front of Buffalo Exchange) : http://obamarama.blogspot.com DONATE…SHOP…VOLUNTEER! The Best 2nd Hand Sale around! MONEY is the GREEN FUEL behind electing Obama President. So let’s FUEL THIS CAMPAIGN!!! Check our website for details!
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