Breaking: Shambhala Mountain Center issues precautionary evacuation plan


V. Richard Haro, AP

Wildfires have forced hundreds from their home and burned over 46,000 miles of Northern Colorado this week. For those concerned about our friends at Shambhala Mountain Center – the Shambhala Buddhist-affiliated retreat center in Larimer County's Red Feather Lakes, this message was just issued by Shambhala Mountain Center Executive Director Jon Barbieri:

"Dear Everyone,

"A short while ago we were notified by our local Fire Department that a "Pre- Evacuation" notice was being issued by the federal fire administrators who are in charge of the Hyde Park Fire. The notice is for everyone along County Road 68C – which is where Shambhala Mountain Center is located.

"We have not heard of any imminent threat to our immediate area. However, we had previously been advised to not wait for a formal evacuation notice but to have everyone leave the land on receiving a pre-evacuation notice. We believe this precaution is prudent and by 5:00 today will be evacuating Shambhala Mountain Center leaving a small crew to watch over things. Our current plan is to evacuate staff to the Fort Collins area.

"I spoke with the Sakyong who is aware of what is happening. His prayers and thoughts are with everyone here at Shambhala Mountain Center. As an aspiration and effort to support our situation here, he suggested for people who can, to focus on two protector practices; Gesar and Magyal Pomra.

"Your prayers for all the beings here on the land are greatly appreciated." – Jon Barbieri, Executive Director

 

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