The basic aspect indicates the primordial, self-existing nature of this quality. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche chose these individuals because of their knowledge, wisdom, and commitment to the confluence of teachings found in Shambhala.īasic goodness : Basic goodness is the openness inherent in every situation. We really don’t mean to! (This is just a starting place for these words!)Īcharya : A Sanskrit word that means ‘teacher.’ It refers to individuals that Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has empowered to represent him and the Kagyu, Nyingma, and Shambhala lineages he holds. We hope this list will make it a little easier-and please do not hesitate to ask us what we mean if you catch us using jargon. Thanks also to Atlanta Shambhala Meditation Center for sharing terms in their glossary. Much of this information has been selected from the glossary of The profound treasury of the ocean of dharma by Chögyam Trungpa, compiled and edited by Judith L Lief. Like many communities, we have a habit of using words that we become familiar with and are not necessarily easy for the ‘newcomer’ to understand!
