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Субота, 15/11/2025 - 18:20
* Shambhala is a legendary land described in Buddhist and Hindu traditions as a place of peace, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment. Its proper name is "Shambhala."
What is Shambhala?
Origin: The word Shambhala comes from Sanskrit and means "place of peace" or "source of happiness."
> Legend:
In Buddhist texts (especially the Kalachakra tradition), Shambhala is a hidden kingdom where all inhabitants live in harmony, practice meditation, and achieve a high level of spiritual development.
> Symbolism:
Depicted as a utopian paradise, inaccessible to ordinary people. It is said to be a place where love, compassion, and wisdom reign.
> Interpretations:
In Western culture, it is often identified with the mythical Shangri-La. In spiritual and esoteric movements, it is sometimes treated as a metaphor for inner enlightenment rather than a real location.
Contemporary meaning:
> In Tibetan Buddhism: Shambhala is a spiritual ideal, a land that inspires practitioners to seek peace and compassion.
> In popular culture: it appears in literature, music, and films as a symbol of a hidden paradise or spiritual journey.
> In spiritual practices: there are contemporary communities (e.g., the Shambhala movement founded by Chögyam Trungpa) that draw on this vision, using it as inspiration for creating a "society based on kindness."
* Szambala (ang. Shambhala) to legendarna kraina opisywana w tradycji buddyjskiej i hinduistycznej jako miejsce pokoju, mądrości i duchowego oświecenia. Właściwa nazwa to „Szambala”.
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* Shambhala is a legendary land described in Buddhist and Hindu traditions as a place of peace, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment. Its proper name is "Shambhala."