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When is it time to end a relationship? Discerning when a relationship is over
I put up a survey last month for people in my community to share what is top of mind for them right now. The issue that received the most votes was, “Responding to difficult people or difficult situations with people”. … Continue reading
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How I decided to end my guru relationship with Trungpa Rinpoche
The journey we are on in the Shambhala world is enough to stretch every fibre of our being. At least that is how I have found it. I’d like to share about the decision I made to end my guru … Continue reading
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Buddhist Project Sunshine is complete – Farewell from Andrea
It feels like a momentous occasion today as I close Buddhist Project Sunshine. I launched the project two years ago on Shambhala Day* 2017 with a mission to bring healing light to the sexualized violence embedded in the Shambhala community. … Continue reading
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A community member speaks: Richard’s heartfelt post
I know that many are feeling despair as we witness each further step of Shambhala leaders covering up the sexual violence that has happened. It feels important to reflect back that Yes, there are good reasons why you might feel … Continue reading
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I am closing my Buddhist social justice campaign February 4th
Without doubt, it can be said that the mission of Buddhist Project Sunshine has been accomplished at this point, and far more. The original mission was to bring healing light to the sexualized violence in Shambhala. That has happened beyond … Continue reading
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Happy New Year from BPS!
Buddhist Project Sunshine wishes everyone a healing, growing and inspiring year in 2019. After a volatile 2018, it is important to set strong and firm intentions for charting pathways of authentic peace in the new year. There will undoubtedly be … Continue reading
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BPS Wraps Up 2018
With February just around the corner, it’s time to wrap up the activities of last year. Here are some highlights, right off the bat: Three police investigations of Shambhala leaders The most important wrap up news is that there are … Continue reading
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The night my life changed completely
It was November 21, 2001 when I returned home from a long day of work at IBM’s Toronto Software Development Lab. I was a software developer specializing in usability (making software user friendly). On the outside, things were going well. … Continue reading
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Dorothy comes undone
Dorothy felt her grip on sanity slowly slipping away. She had worked so hard for this day! She had sacrificed so much to be with Alexandra. And Alexandra’s emotions and reactions were completely baffling her. Why wasn’t this woman opening … Continue reading
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Dorothy and Alexandra’s love gets mysteriously hijacked
The two lovers reached the other side – the place where things would be safer, clearer, and they’d finally be able to build an ordinary relationship outside of the messiness of the love triangle with Victoria. Dorothy’s final words of … Continue reading
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Will Dorothy and Alexandra reach the other side?
Looking back, it all seemed like a big messy blur – like a smeared dream happening in a fitful sleep. Dorothy forced herself to pack, with her heart growing smaller and smaller under the stress. She gave up her plans … Continue reading
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Dorothy blows a fuse!
Dorothy COULD NOT BELIEVE how childish Alexandra was being! Didn’t she understand how difficult this was for her?! She was leaving a 13-year relationship with Victoria. Victoria had been the love of her life, and they had built a strong … Continue reading
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The Final Word on HL’s Vision for Find True Lesbian LOVE
This 5-week journey of exploring HL’s vision has been intense and profound – not for the feint of heart, that’s for sure! Life is busy, and we all have practical demands on us. And yet… we have carved out quiet … Continue reading
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The next chapter with Alexandra and Dorothy
Alexandra was in the foulest of moods when she woke up the next morning after the blow out with Dorothy. It didn’t help that she had stayed up until almost 2:00 in the morning FaceTiming with her, only for them … Continue reading
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When you have two good women together, why does love go bad?
Alexandra is feeling a bit lonely and looking forward to connecting with Dorothy at the end of the day. At 9:23 pm she texts Dorothy, “How is it going?”. Dorothy responds, “Very tired, so resting and watching movie. And typing … Continue reading
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The Oneness of this Island we call “Home”
HL is steeped in Taoism, and she told us last week that the notion of “Oneness” comes from Taoist philosophy. For those of us who have not been exposed to this deep tradition, it can be quite difficult to have … Continue reading
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Good Lesbian Leadership Can Open the ONENESS of Life
I let HL know last week that I have been exploring her vision for Find True Lesbian LOVE with all of you in my weekly emails to you. She said she is very happy that I am sharing her vision … Continue reading
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What is most important for finding a long-term fulfilling partner?
Women tell me they can’t find a relationship with the right woman. They know they want a love relationship. But the relationships they get into turn into Lesbian Drama… where feelings get out of control and it feels like their worst … Continue reading
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Why is it so hard for many lesbians to foster a healthy love relationship?
You who were part of the The Key To Finding Your Dream Woman Teleseminar had great insights into this intriguing question. Your contributions show the real issues and challenges that lesbians face in our world today. Here are a few your … Continue reading
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HL’s Vision for Find True Lesbian LOVE
I sent the following message out to the community on June 12th: Something new is opening up today for us in this venture of LOVE! As I have said in the Teleseminars and emails, I have found myself in a … Continue reading
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Part 1: A Story to Open Your Heart To LOVE
HL, my girlfriend, told me the other day, “I thrive on LOVE.” She knows this. And in all honesty, ALL of us thrive on love. When we are in love, we feel better, we perform better, we live better. HL … Continue reading
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Part 2: The Power of Good Lesbian Leadership
We are in the middle of a process of sacred “Revelation” – of revealing the vibration of LOVE, as it has been communicated by my own dear love, HL. She composed a vision for Find True Lesbian LOVE on April … Continue reading
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