Gary Kellam has proposed the following changes.
Old version (November 2009):
(4) In Shambhala we can simultaneously recognize both the opportunity to be more openly engaged with the world as we grow older, and the inevitable decline in physical and mental capacities, culminating in death.
Proposed new version:
“(4) In Shambhala we can recognize both the opportunity to be more
openly engaged with the world as we grow older and, at the very same
time, the increasing likelihood of conditions that lessen mental
capacity and the inevitable decline in physical capacities that
culminates in death.”
Many thanks to Gary for this important suggestion.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Invitation to join a "Shambhala Network on Aging"
An Invitation to Join a Shambhala Network on Aging.
Each year more Shambhalians experience the delights and challenges of what is conventionally termed ‘old age’. Some of us are ourselves celebrating birthdays in our 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s. Many of us have family members or friends who are.
A recent survey revealed that 20% of Shambhalians are already over the age of 60 and fully 50% are between 45 and 60.
Over the past two years, ten of us, convening as the Shambhala Working Group on Aging, have been contemplating the implications of this shift in the demographics of our community. Our thoughts to date are summarized in a “Statement on Aging in Shambhala” that was presented to the 2009 Shambhala Congress. (see below )
The central message of the statement is that being older offers both (1) a rich opportunity for practice and contribution to creating enlightened society and (2) challenges and needs for support arising from illness, disability or financial difficulties.
Considering how to address the opportunities and the challenges, the working group concluded that local initiatives are needed, tailored to the needs and conditions of each centre and community.
We are, therefore, inviting interested people to join a network of Shambhalians interested in working with aging related issues.
People who would like to join the network should be willing to (1) participate in a network phone conference once every other month, and (2) explore the opportunities and needs associated with aging in their own local center and community.
To join the network contact: davidwhitehorn@eastlink.ca
Please join by 15 May 2010.
For further information and background documents see:
http://onaginginshambhala.blogspot.com/ http://www.shambhala.org/community/aging/index.php
For those interested in aging, but unable to participate in the network, please join aging-talk@shambhala.org
Members of the Working Group on Aging: Ann Cason, Aaron Snyder, Marita McLaughlin, Donna Hanczaryk, Jacquie Bell, Victoria Howard, Louis Fitch, Chris Rempel, Susan Stewart, Acharya Emily Bower, David Whitehorn (Chair).
On Aging in Shambhala
The following statement is intended to provide the emerging Shambhala society with an initial set of principles upon which to contemplate and build an enlightened response to the inevitable process of aging. The statement has been developed by the Shambhala Working Group on Aging, a working group of the Sakyong’s Council and a core working group within the Community Care Council.
Statement on Aging in Shambhala:
(1) The inherent nature of mind, basic goodness, being unconditional, does not change with age. No matter how old or infirmed we may become, basic goodness remains fully intact.
(2) Rather than viewing aging as leading to the fixation of long standing habitual patterns, with mind training (meditation practice), as we grow older there is the opportunity for mind to become more open and less fixed.
(3) Physical and mental capacities inevitably change with increasing age.
(4) In Shambhala we can simultaneously recognize both the opportunity to be more openly engaged with the world as we grow older, and the inevitable decline in physical and mental capacities, culminating in death.
(5) In this context, ‘conventional’ retirement is a misguided myth. The idea that as we age we can ‘retire’ from the world and become less engaged is not consistent with Shambhala vision. Quite to the contrary, as our responsibilities and time commitment for family and livelihood decrease we can devote more time and energy to building enlightened society, as well as to our personal practices. This is ‘enlightened’ retirement.
(6) As we age many of us will, at some point, experience physical ailments that will make it difficult, or perhaps impossible, for us to care for ourselves. At those times, other members of Shambhala society need to be positioned to come forward to be sure that what we are unable to do for ourselves is done.
This invitation was also posted on the Shambhala Times website on April 9, 2010. The link to that post is:
http://shambhalatimes.org/2010/04/09/join-us-in-a-network-on-aging/
Each year more Shambhalians experience the delights and challenges of what is conventionally termed ‘old age’. Some of us are ourselves celebrating birthdays in our 60s, 70s, 80s or 90s. Many of us have family members or friends who are.
A recent survey revealed that 20% of Shambhalians are already over the age of 60 and fully 50% are between 45 and 60.
Over the past two years, ten of us, convening as the Shambhala Working Group on Aging, have been contemplating the implications of this shift in the demographics of our community. Our thoughts to date are summarized in a “Statement on Aging in Shambhala” that was presented to the 2009 Shambhala Congress. (see below )
The central message of the statement is that being older offers both (1) a rich opportunity for practice and contribution to creating enlightened society and (2) challenges and needs for support arising from illness, disability or financial difficulties.
Considering how to address the opportunities and the challenges, the working group concluded that local initiatives are needed, tailored to the needs and conditions of each centre and community.
We are, therefore, inviting interested people to join a network of Shambhalians interested in working with aging related issues.
People who would like to join the network should be willing to (1) participate in a network phone conference once every other month, and (2) explore the opportunities and needs associated with aging in their own local center and community.
To join the network contact: davidwhitehorn@eastlink.ca
Please join by 15 May 2010.
For further information and background documents see:
http://onaginginshambhala.blogspot.com/ http://www.shambhala.org/community/aging/index.php
For those interested in aging, but unable to participate in the network, please join aging-talk@shambhala.org
Members of the Working Group on Aging: Ann Cason, Aaron Snyder, Marita McLaughlin, Donna Hanczaryk, Jacquie Bell, Victoria Howard, Louis Fitch, Chris Rempel, Susan Stewart, Acharya Emily Bower, David Whitehorn (Chair).
On Aging in Shambhala
The following statement is intended to provide the emerging Shambhala society with an initial set of principles upon which to contemplate and build an enlightened response to the inevitable process of aging. The statement has been developed by the Shambhala Working Group on Aging, a working group of the Sakyong’s Council and a core working group within the Community Care Council.
Statement on Aging in Shambhala:
(1) The inherent nature of mind, basic goodness, being unconditional, does not change with age. No matter how old or infirmed we may become, basic goodness remains fully intact.
(2) Rather than viewing aging as leading to the fixation of long standing habitual patterns, with mind training (meditation practice), as we grow older there is the opportunity for mind to become more open and less fixed.
(3) Physical and mental capacities inevitably change with increasing age.
(4) In Shambhala we can simultaneously recognize both the opportunity to be more openly engaged with the world as we grow older, and the inevitable decline in physical and mental capacities, culminating in death.
(5) In this context, ‘conventional’ retirement is a misguided myth. The idea that as we age we can ‘retire’ from the world and become less engaged is not consistent with Shambhala vision. Quite to the contrary, as our responsibilities and time commitment for family and livelihood decrease we can devote more time and energy to building enlightened society, as well as to our personal practices. This is ‘enlightened’ retirement.
(6) As we age many of us will, at some point, experience physical ailments that will make it difficult, or perhaps impossible, for us to care for ourselves. At those times, other members of Shambhala society need to be positioned to come forward to be sure that what we are unable to do for ourselves is done.
This invitation was also posted on the Shambhala Times website on April 9, 2010. The link to that post is:
http://shambhalatimes.org/2010/04/09/join-us-in-a-network-on-aging/
Further progress report on open discussions on aging held at the Halifax Shambhala Centre
Three open discussion sessions on aging were held in March and April 2010 at the Halifax Shambhala Centre. A summary of the first session is provided in a previous post on this blog. Here is summary of the second and third sessions.
Summary of the second session:
On Tuesday, March 30, from 4-6pm, the second ‘Open discussion on aging in Shambhala’ was held with ten people engaged in a lively two hour discussion. The list of topics arising from the previous session (March 15) was noted. In this session the discussion delved more deeply into some of the previously identified issues.
Three topics seemed to stand out: (1) helping people prepare for ‘old age’ through awareness of benefits and available supports; (2) beginning to define the role of ‘seniors/elders’ in the Shambhala community, this being the first generation of practitioners to enter old age in large numbers; and (3) how to develop a more organized and visible community care process.
There was a general sense that ongoing discussion/work group(s) would be helpful.
Summary of the third session:
On April 6, 2010, the third open discussion on aging was held at the Halifax Shambhala Centre. Ten people participated, several of whom had not been at the previous two sessions.
Amidst the wide ranging discussion the overall theme that emerged had to do with developing mutual supports among older Shambhalians.
First, there was talk about creating on-line groups that would allow people to keep in closer communication with one another.
Second, there was an extended discussion about community housing; ways in which older Shambhlians could live closer together. The complexity of actually creating housing projects was acknowledged.
Finally, there was a strong interest expressed in forming an ongoing group to discuss and share the “experience of aging”. This group would not approach aging as a problem. Rather the intent would be to simply examine the ground, the actual experience of aging.
Summary of the second session:
On Tuesday, March 30, from 4-6pm, the second ‘Open discussion on aging in Shambhala’ was held with ten people engaged in a lively two hour discussion. The list of topics arising from the previous session (March 15) was noted. In this session the discussion delved more deeply into some of the previously identified issues.
Three topics seemed to stand out: (1) helping people prepare for ‘old age’ through awareness of benefits and available supports; (2) beginning to define the role of ‘seniors/elders’ in the Shambhala community, this being the first generation of practitioners to enter old age in large numbers; and (3) how to develop a more organized and visible community care process.
There was a general sense that ongoing discussion/work group(s) would be helpful.
Summary of the third session:
On April 6, 2010, the third open discussion on aging was held at the Halifax Shambhala Centre. Ten people participated, several of whom had not been at the previous two sessions.
Amidst the wide ranging discussion the overall theme that emerged had to do with developing mutual supports among older Shambhalians.
First, there was talk about creating on-line groups that would allow people to keep in closer communication with one another.
Second, there was an extended discussion about community housing; ways in which older Shambhlians could live closer together. The complexity of actually creating housing projects was acknowledged.
Finally, there was a strong interest expressed in forming an ongoing group to discuss and share the “experience of aging”. This group would not approach aging as a problem. Rather the intent would be to simply examine the ground, the actual experience of aging.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Open discussion on aging: Halifax initial progress report
This is the second post in a series of the process of open discussion about aging in Shambhala within the Halifax Shambhala community.
PROGRESS REPORT: ON AGING IN SHAMBHALA; An open discussion.
Thirty people gathered at the Halifax Shambhala Centre on the evening of March 15, 2010 to share ideas, concerns and information about aging. After a talking circle in which each person expressed their views, we formed into working groups to begin defining key issues. The results from the working groups are listed below. It was also decided to schedule two additional gatherings.
THE NEXT GATHERINGS WILL BE: TUESDAY, MARCH 30, from 4-6pm (Not Monday the 29th as previously announced) and TUESDAY, APRIL 6, from 7-9pm; at the Shambhala Centre.
At these gatherings we will further explore, refine and prioritize issues and develop plans for how the key issues could be addressed. The gatherings are open to anyone interested. It is not necessary to have attended the previous meetings.
Anyone wishing to be on an email list related to aging in Shambhala can send an email to: davidwhitehorn@eastlink.ca
SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED AT THE GATHERING ON MARCH 15:
Advocate for accessibility to the Halifax Shambhala Center.
Service for people who need help, including creating a group housing situation.
Elders as wisdom and compassion holders.
A needs assessment of community members over 50 years of age.
Time limited ‘aging group’ for discussion of aging related issues.
Cultivate compassionate resources to help people in need.
Co-housing as we get older (Why don’t we have a Marpa House in Halifax?).
Economic crisis for people who put time into Shambhala instead of their own careers.
Practice and talk are fine, but it’s time to ‘do something’.
“Good at the beginning, good in the middle, good in the end”.
Support group among elders.
Housing options; group and shared.
How elders can offer their wisdom.
Support for care givers of elderly parents.
Using the Deleg system.
Help getting funding.
Social isolation and social networks.
Nutrition.
“Universal Design” for accessibility.
Passing wisdom to the next generation.
---21March2010…..dw
PROGRESS REPORT: ON AGING IN SHAMBHALA; An open discussion.
Thirty people gathered at the Halifax Shambhala Centre on the evening of March 15, 2010 to share ideas, concerns and information about aging. After a talking circle in which each person expressed their views, we formed into working groups to begin defining key issues. The results from the working groups are listed below. It was also decided to schedule two additional gatherings.
THE NEXT GATHERINGS WILL BE: TUESDAY, MARCH 30, from 4-6pm (Not Monday the 29th as previously announced) and TUESDAY, APRIL 6, from 7-9pm; at the Shambhala Centre.
At these gatherings we will further explore, refine and prioritize issues and develop plans for how the key issues could be addressed. The gatherings are open to anyone interested. It is not necessary to have attended the previous meetings.
Anyone wishing to be on an email list related to aging in Shambhala can send an email to: davidwhitehorn@eastlink.ca
SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED AT THE GATHERING ON MARCH 15:
Advocate for accessibility to the Halifax Shambhala Center.
Service for people who need help, including creating a group housing situation.
Elders as wisdom and compassion holders.
A needs assessment of community members over 50 years of age.
Time limited ‘aging group’ for discussion of aging related issues.
Cultivate compassionate resources to help people in need.
Co-housing as we get older (Why don’t we have a Marpa House in Halifax?).
Economic crisis for people who put time into Shambhala instead of their own careers.
Practice and talk are fine, but it’s time to ‘do something’.
“Good at the beginning, good in the middle, good in the end”.
Support group among elders.
Housing options; group and shared.
How elders can offer their wisdom.
Support for care givers of elderly parents.
Using the Deleg system.
Help getting funding.
Social isolation and social networks.
Nutrition.
“Universal Design” for accessibility.
Passing wisdom to the next generation.
---21March2010…..dw
Open discussion of aging related issues: the process in Halifax
One of the goals of the Shambhala Working Group on Aging is to support Shambhala Centers and groups in identifying and working with aging related issues. It is likely that, although there will be many commonalities, each center/group will have somewhat unique issues and resources to work with them.
It my be useful to share the process and content as different centers working on aging related issues. A series of postings on this blog will attempt to do so, beginning with a process that has begun in Halifax.
The first post includes the invitation tht was sent out to all members and friends of the Halifax Shambhala Centre. The next post will provide an initial progress report.
On Aging in Shambhala: an open discussion of ‘old age’ and its implications for individuals, families and community
Discussion facilitated by David Whitehorn, Chair of the Shambhala Working Group on Aging.
Monday, March 15, 7:30 – 9:00 pm at the Halifax Shambhala Centre
What does it mean to grow old in Shambhala? How do the Shambhala practices and the vision of enlightened society relate to the experience of what is conventionally termed ‘old age’? How can we, as individuals and as a community of practitioners, respond to the needs of older people in our lives?
These and related questions will form the basis for this open discussion. We will use an informal “talking circle” and related formats so that everyone can contribute to the discussion, to the extent they wish.
This gathering also marks the beginning of an ongoing network for people interested in addressing issues of ‘old age’ in the context of the Shambhala teachings.
There is no cost for this event. Everyone who is interested is warmly invited
It my be useful to share the process and content as different centers working on aging related issues. A series of postings on this blog will attempt to do so, beginning with a process that has begun in Halifax.
The first post includes the invitation tht was sent out to all members and friends of the Halifax Shambhala Centre. The next post will provide an initial progress report.
On Aging in Shambhala: an open discussion of ‘old age’ and its implications for individuals, families and community
Discussion facilitated by David Whitehorn, Chair of the Shambhala Working Group on Aging.
Monday, March 15, 7:30 – 9:00 pm at the Halifax Shambhala Centre
What does it mean to grow old in Shambhala? How do the Shambhala practices and the vision of enlightened society relate to the experience of what is conventionally termed ‘old age’? How can we, as individuals and as a community of practitioners, respond to the needs of older people in our lives?
These and related questions will form the basis for this open discussion. We will use an informal “talking circle” and related formats so that everyone can contribute to the discussion, to the extent they wish.
This gathering also marks the beginning of an ongoing network for people interested in addressing issues of ‘old age’ in the context of the Shambhala teachings.
There is no cost for this event. Everyone who is interested is warmly invited
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Report to the Sakyong's Council
This website provides a way to archive documents that have been developed by the Shambhala Working Group on Aging. These documents are part of an evolving discussion based on the question, "what does it mean to grow old in Shambhala?". The document below was presented to the Sakyong's Council on 11 February 2010 and represents a refinement of the "Statement on Aging" that was presented to the Shambhala Congress in November 2009.
It has been two years since a working group on aging was initiated. During that time the working group has been contemplating and exploring issues raised by the fact that a significant proportion of the citizens of Shambala society will be, over the next 10-20 years, entering into what is conventionally termed ‘old age’.
These two years could be considered as Phase 1, the goal of which has been to understand the nature of the issues and develop an initial approach to the issues of ‘aging in Shambhala’. Some of the key points are summarized here:
Aging is not a problem to be avoided or denied. Like any other phase of life, the older years are an opportunity to wake up. Nonetheless, there is a reality to the decline in physical and mental capacity that accompanies what is conventionally termed ‘old age’. It is helpful to acknowledge aging and mix the experience of being older with practice.
In terms of formal practice, contemplation on old age, sickness and death is a basic Buddhist practice. As well, ‘The Elixer of Life, a Birthday Practice’ written by Sakyong Mipham, works directly with aging, at all ages. Note that we have recently supplicated the Sakyong to write additional practices for students reaching the age of 60-65.
During most of what is conventionally called old age, people are basically able to take care of themselves. However, due to socioeconomic and/or health issues, many people are, at some point in their older years, in need of significant support. How that support is organized and carried out is a central question for us as a Shambhala society.
At this point the concept of “community support”, in which groups of people come together in an organized and intentional manner to support one another, appears to be a workable approach. The ad hoc support teams that frequently form around Shambhalians who are ill are one example. There are larger and more sustained examples in the general society.
Goals for Phase 2 (2010-2012).
Develop a network of people at major city and land centres to address issues of aging. The issues include (1) how to adapt the physical and organizational structure of the centres to relate with the capabilities and the needs of older Shambhalians so that they can continue to participate in programs and contribute to the life of the centres and (2) how to develop supports for older Shambhala who may need it.
The members of the working group are: Ann Cason, Aaron Snyder, Marita McLaughlin, Donna Hanczaryk, Jacquie Bell, Victoria Howard, Louis Fitch, Chris Rempel, Susan Stewart, Acharya Emily Bower, Jane Ward, David Whitehorn (Chair).
http://onaginginshambhala.blogspot.com/ http://www.shambhala.org/community/aging/index.php
It has been two years since a working group on aging was initiated. During that time the working group has been contemplating and exploring issues raised by the fact that a significant proportion of the citizens of Shambala society will be, over the next 10-20 years, entering into what is conventionally termed ‘old age’.
These two years could be considered as Phase 1, the goal of which has been to understand the nature of the issues and develop an initial approach to the issues of ‘aging in Shambhala’. Some of the key points are summarized here:
Aging is not a problem to be avoided or denied. Like any other phase of life, the older years are an opportunity to wake up. Nonetheless, there is a reality to the decline in physical and mental capacity that accompanies what is conventionally termed ‘old age’. It is helpful to acknowledge aging and mix the experience of being older with practice.
In terms of formal practice, contemplation on old age, sickness and death is a basic Buddhist practice. As well, ‘The Elixer of Life, a Birthday Practice’ written by Sakyong Mipham, works directly with aging, at all ages. Note that we have recently supplicated the Sakyong to write additional practices for students reaching the age of 60-65.
During most of what is conventionally called old age, people are basically able to take care of themselves. However, due to socioeconomic and/or health issues, many people are, at some point in their older years, in need of significant support. How that support is organized and carried out is a central question for us as a Shambhala society.
At this point the concept of “community support”, in which groups of people come together in an organized and intentional manner to support one another, appears to be a workable approach. The ad hoc support teams that frequently form around Shambhalians who are ill are one example. There are larger and more sustained examples in the general society.
Goals for Phase 2 (2010-2012).
Develop a network of people at major city and land centres to address issues of aging. The issues include (1) how to adapt the physical and organizational structure of the centres to relate with the capabilities and the needs of older Shambhalians so that they can continue to participate in programs and contribute to the life of the centres and (2) how to develop supports for older Shambhala who may need it.
The members of the working group are: Ann Cason, Aaron Snyder, Marita McLaughlin, Donna Hanczaryk, Jacquie Bell, Victoria Howard, Louis Fitch, Chris Rempel, Susan Stewart, Acharya Emily Bower, Jane Ward, David Whitehorn (Chair).
http://onaginginshambhala.blogspot.com/ http://www.shambhala.org/community/aging/index.php
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Statement on Aging presented to the 2009 Shambhala Congress
On Aging in Shambhala.
The following statement is intended to provide the emerging Shambhala society with an initial set of principles upon which to contemplate and build an enlightened response to the inevitable process of aging. The statement has been developed by the Shambhala Working Group on Aging, a working group of the Sakyong’s Council and a core working group within the Community Care Council.
Statement on Aging in Shambhala:
(1) The inherent nature of mind, basic goodness, being unconditional, does not change with age. No matter how old or infirmed we may become, basic goodness remains fully intact.
(2) Rather than viewing aging as leading to the fixation of long standing habitual patterns, with mind training (meditation practice), as we grow older there is the opportunity for mind to become more open and less fixed.
(3) Physical and mental capacities inevitably decline with increasing age.
(4) In Shambhala we can simultaneously recognize both the opportunity to be more openly engaged with the world as we grow older, and the inevitable decline in physical and mental capacities, culminating in death.
(5) In this context, ‘conventional’ retirement is a misguided myth. The idea that as we age we can ‘retire’ from the world and become less engaged is not consistent with Shambhala vision. Quite to the contrary, as our responsibilities and time commitment for family and livelihood decrease we can devote more time and energy to building enlightened society, as well as to our personal practices. This is ‘enlightened’ retirement.
(6) As we age many of us will, at some point, experience physical ailments that will make it difficult, or perhaps impossible, for us to care for ourselves. At those times, other members of Shambhala society need to be positioned to come forward to be sure that what we are unable to do for ourselves is done.
Recommendations:
(1) Each Shambhala centre form its own working group on aging. This might be accomplished by placing aging as one topic within the context of a ‘health and well being’ or ‘community care council’. These local working groups will be supported by the international working group.
(2) A Shambhala conference on aging be held in July 2010, at which, among other things, the local working groups can exchange experiences and innovations.
The Shambhala Working Group on Aging was formed in 2008. The members of the working group are: Ann Cason, Aaron Snyder, Marita McLaughlin, Donna Hanczaryk, Jacquie Bell, Victoria Howard, Louis Fitch, Chris Rempel, Susan Stewart, Acharya Emily Bower, David Whitehorn (Chair).
The following statement is intended to provide the emerging Shambhala society with an initial set of principles upon which to contemplate and build an enlightened response to the inevitable process of aging. The statement has been developed by the Shambhala Working Group on Aging, a working group of the Sakyong’s Council and a core working group within the Community Care Council.
Statement on Aging in Shambhala:
(1) The inherent nature of mind, basic goodness, being unconditional, does not change with age. No matter how old or infirmed we may become, basic goodness remains fully intact.
(2) Rather than viewing aging as leading to the fixation of long standing habitual patterns, with mind training (meditation practice), as we grow older there is the opportunity for mind to become more open and less fixed.
(3) Physical and mental capacities inevitably decline with increasing age.
(4) In Shambhala we can simultaneously recognize both the opportunity to be more openly engaged with the world as we grow older, and the inevitable decline in physical and mental capacities, culminating in death.
(5) In this context, ‘conventional’ retirement is a misguided myth. The idea that as we age we can ‘retire’ from the world and become less engaged is not consistent with Shambhala vision. Quite to the contrary, as our responsibilities and time commitment for family and livelihood decrease we can devote more time and energy to building enlightened society, as well as to our personal practices. This is ‘enlightened’ retirement.
(6) As we age many of us will, at some point, experience physical ailments that will make it difficult, or perhaps impossible, for us to care for ourselves. At those times, other members of Shambhala society need to be positioned to come forward to be sure that what we are unable to do for ourselves is done.
Recommendations:
(1) Each Shambhala centre form its own working group on aging. This might be accomplished by placing aging as one topic within the context of a ‘health and well being’ or ‘community care council’. These local working groups will be supported by the international working group.
(2) A Shambhala conference on aging be held in July 2010, at which, among other things, the local working groups can exchange experiences and innovations.
The Shambhala Working Group on Aging was formed in 2008. The members of the working group are: Ann Cason, Aaron Snyder, Marita McLaughlin, Donna Hanczaryk, Jacquie Bell, Victoria Howard, Louis Fitch, Chris Rempel, Susan Stewart, Acharya Emily Bower, David Whitehorn (Chair).
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