Kootenay Shambhala Resources
This page has a selection of mostly local resources serving Shambhala-related interests. The resources are grouped under the following headings:
Member Businesses
The businesses listed below are owned and operated by members of the Kootenay Shambhala Centre.
Retreat Guru
Online Retreat Booking Platform
888-881-0404 | [email protected]
Cathrine Leighland
Kundalini Yoga Instructor
250-352-6132 | [email protected]
Katherine Bozzi
Animal Communicator
250-352-0076 | [email protected]
Primary Choice Homes
Rent to Own Homes in Nelson
250-505-7420 | [email protected]
Resources for Shambhala Centres
We welcome other Shambhala Centres to adapt the resources in this section as needed. Editable, non-PDF versions of the documents are available from Russell Rodgers at [email protected].
Building resources:
- On Shambhala Times website: Building a New Home
- On Shambhala Times website: A Center That Works
- Loan-Related Documents (PDF)
Practice and Education resources:
- Essays on the Shambhala Buddhist Chants (May 2014) (PDF)
- How to Be in a Buddhist Shrine Room (2017) (PDF)
- Meditation: Gentle Warriorship (2017) (PDF)
- Nyinthun and Open House Contemplations (Oct 2017) (PDF)
- Earth Dharma Weeknight Course Syllabus (May 2010) (PDF)
- Earth Dharma Weekthun Syllabus (PDF)
- Enrichment for Shambhala Training Staff (PDF)
Want to Move Here?
Shambhala has strong and deep roots in the Nelson area. See if the idea of moving here sparks your interest.
On Nelson and Kootenay Lake Tourism website:
On assorted websites:
- Nelson, BC: A Story of Community
- Canada’s hippie outpost (and its killer backyard ski resort)
- 20 surprises upon moving to Nelson
On Government of Canada website: Immigrate to Canada
Other Resources
Here is a mix of other things you might find helpful, interesting, or just plain fun.
Introductory pamphlets:
On Kootenay Shambhala YouTube channel:
More on YouTube:
