Governance as Path

Governance as Path Teachings

Recorded Video
Audio Recording

A contemplation practice on the Six Ways of Ruling (excerpts from Ruling Your World and The Court Vision and Practice)
Treatise on Society and Organization: A communication from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche to Richard Reoch, President of Shambhala
Secular Sacred Governance, a transcribed talk by President Richard Reoch on secular sacred governance in Shambhala
Basic Principles of Shambhala Governance, an excerpt from the Shambhala Europe Governance Manual
Effective Meetings: The Artful Circle (available in 2 formats - either as a typed chart or handwritten by the President) - A handy reference depicting the elements of both precision and openness that result in good meetings.
Effective Meetings: The Artful Circle (transcript) - This talk by President Reoch further explains the elements of an effective meeting shown in the accompanying chart.
Working with Burnout (handout)
Six Ways of Ruling wallet cards - Print out the Six Ways back to back on card stock and carry the Six Ways with you everywhere you go!

Decision Making Procedures document, created by and for the Sakyong's Council, and offered for use by other leadership groups in Shambhala
Decision-Making Procedures - see pages 10 and 11 of this document

Money as Path - teachings on working with money
Financial Management, an excerpt from the Shambhala Europe Governance and Leadership Manual

(please note: some policy information in these documents is specific to Shambhala Europe and does not apply Mandala-wide)

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Find key Governance documents at Shambhala Governance Resources