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Shambhala ~ Shasta Information
Follow these three steps (scroll down for more detailed information); #1 - Fill out a 'Prospective Settler Form' #2 - Download, print and sign a 'Settler Committment Deposit Form' and send it in to us with a $500 deposit #3 - Successfully complete the 'Doorways' Intake Process which includes attending an intake retreat (see below for schedule). October 9th-12th, 2008 11 SPOTS LEFT
Shambhala~Shasta Project Description Shambhala Code of Life Settler Orientation Domain Creation Process
The Shambhala~Shasta Nature Preserve and Eco-Village Research and Educational Project will consist of:
3. The Shambhala Kin’s Domains Hamlets & Villages PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE: Within the Residential Area (non-residents not allowed, resident visitors allowed)
To be funded by grants or donations
Business – Commercial Center: Across the Street:
SECOND STAGE
The Shambhala~Shasta Nature Preserve and Eco-Village Research and Educational Project is located in the Mt. Shasta area fronting the north of majestic Mount Shasta 50 miles south of the Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport, Medford, OR on Interstate 5 and 110 miles north of the Redding Municipal Airport, Redding, CA. The land is epic in its views and is unsurpassed in its spiritual essence. Mt. Shasta, 40 miles (65 km) south of the California-Oregon border is the second highest (14,161 feet, 4,317 m) mountain in the Cascade Range. The acreage of the land supports an abundant and diverse eco-system.
A view of the 500 acres
'Doorways' Intake Process STEP ONE – Fill out a Prospective Settler Form - http://www.Shambhala-Shasta.org/become
Download Settler Commitment Deposit Form Fill out the Settler Commitment Deposit Form and send it off with a $500 deposit. Shambhala~Shasta Community. Enclose a $500 deposit to accompany your paperwork. This deposit is a non-refundable deposit to be credited in the Community Energy Bank and can be used towards your domain purchase. If for any reason you do not successfully complete the Doorways intake process then you will be entitled to a full refund of your deposit.
Download Settler Intake Packet (in PDF) THE FOUR AGREEMENTS; #2 - The Membership Agreements #3 - The Forms #4 - The Legal Agreements
To take back our Motherland in order to We are a gathering of Men, Women, Children and Families organized and dedicated to the co-creation, development, and establishment of Shambhala~Shasta Nature Preserve and Eco-Village Research and Educational Project in North America, and creating Spaces of Love (a Kin's Domain) on our Motherland; so that within ourselves we will define the essence of the Earth, and become aware of our destined purpose; so that the thought of each one of us will be brought into contact with the thought of God; in order that all human thought will merge into one. We ascertain that in doing so, we will be able to feel and understand the aspirations of the Divine dream and the gates of Paradise will open. We co-create our Spaces of Love, our Kin's Domains, inheritable only to our descendants, in a community of enlightened good and great souls, seeking CONJOINT CREATION WITH JOY FOR ALL IN CONTEMPLATION. We ascertain that in doing so, our thoughts will be transformed and our souls will become radiant with light. We aspire to Live in Paradise the way God wanted us to, to regain our Pristine Origins, to build ourselves a Paradise that will come into contact with the Divine Thought, and produce a new co-creation together with Him. We ascertain that the turn for our new co-creation will come once the creation of Paradise has been completed. We co-create our Spaces of Love in order that the grand energy of Love will dwell in our homes. We ascertain that the grand energy of Love and all the planets in creation will help us lead full lives, a life inherent in a child of God. In doing so, we take our place and rightful roles as Children of God. Take back your Motherland, people! We, the co-creators, builders and residents of the Shambhala~Shasta Community, hereby declare and stand by the following intentions: SPACE OF LOVE: Shambhala affirms a way of living serving the needs of our own generation and of generations to come, through creating our own Space of Love, a Kin’s Domain to be owned in perpetuity, and bequeathed to our descendants raised in their Space of Love. Once built, our community will exist for thousands of years. We, the pioneer builders and designers of our community and eco-settlement are accountable to future generations. In honor of this trust, we endeavor to reflect the needs of the future in the co-creation of the present.
This is a Community which acknowledges the Spirit of Wholeness which manifests in All Forms of Life. We hold all Life to be Sacred as an aspect of the Divine. We endeavor to align ourselves with this Spirit and aspire to serving that in our thoughts, our feelings and actions. In accord with this aim: In my PERSONAL LIFE I will endeavor a. to act with integrity, embodying congruence in thought , word and action. In my COMMUNITY LIFE I recognize that I am here to serve others and our planet, which means that I must also serve myself if I am to practice this effectively. In all my relationships, both in and out of this Community I will practice respect for others and their rights in : a. Communication — I will be clear, honest and caring in speech. In public and private I will not malign or demean others. I will seek to speak to them rather than about them. In listening I will practice openness and compassion. COMMUNITY VISION (adapted from NFA) Diverse people and activities continue to be drawn to the Shambhala-Shasta Community, and now is the time for these threads to start weaving themselves into a rich new tapestry. We envision an inspiring community which embraces: Awareness of the presence of God in all aspects of our lives; Economic development assistance, e.g. cooperative buying and marketing, a shared office for community businesses, an advice service for small businesses, and a Community Energy Bank;
Our Common Ground 1. Spiritual Practice I commit myself to active spiritual practice and to align with spirit to work for the greatest good. 2. Service I commit myself to the service of others and to our planet, recognizing that I must also serve myself in order to practice this effectively. 3. Personal Growth I commit myself to the expansion of human consciousness, including my own, and I recognise and change any of my personal attitudes or behavior patterns which do not serve this aim. I take full responsibility for the spiritual, environmental and human effects of all my activities. 4. Personal Integrity I commit to maintain high standards of personal integrity, embodying congruence of thought, word and action. 5. Respecting Others I commit wholeheartedly to respect other people (their differences, their views, their origins, backgrounds and issues), other people’s and the community’s property, and all forms of life, holding these all to be sacred and aspects of the divine. 6. Direct Communication I commit to using clear and honest communication with open-listening, heart-felt responses, loving acceptance and straightforwardness . In public and in private I will not speak in a way that maligns or demeans others. I will talk to people rather than about them. I may seek helpful advice, but will not seek to collude. 7. Reflection I recognize that anything I see outside myself - any criticisms, irritations or appreciations - may also be reflections of what is inside me. I commit to looking at these within myself before reflecting them to others. 8. Responsibility I take responsibility for my actions and for my mistakes. I am willing to listen to constructive criticism and to offer constructive feedback to others in a caring and appropriate fashion, to challenge and support each other to grow. 9. Non-violence I agree not to inflict my attitudes or desires (including sexual) on others. I agree to step in and stop, or at least say that I would like stopped, actions (including manipulation or intimidation) that I feel may be abusive to myself or others in the community. 10. Perspective I take responsibility to work through and put aside my personal issues for the benefit of the whole community. I will resolve all personal conflicts as soon as possible. I acknowledge that there may be wider perspectives than my own and deeper issues than those that may immediately concern me. 11. Co-operation I recognize that this is a spiritual community and that it functions only through my co-operation and my good communication. I agree to communicate my decisions clearly. I agree to communicate with others who may be affected by my actions and decisions and to consider their views carefully and respectfully. I recognize that others may make decisions which affect me and I agree to respect the care, integrity and wisdom that they have put into their decision-making process. 12. Resolution I commit to make every effort to resolve disputes. At any time in a dispute I may call for an advocate, friend, independent observer or mediator to be involved. 13. Agreements I commit to keeping agreements I have made and not to break or try to evade any laws, rules, or guidelines; to have honest dealings with all bodies. 14. Commitment I commit to exercising the spirit of this statement of Common Ground in all my dealings.
Non-Refundable Settler Commitment Deposit Agreement & ReceiptShambhala~Shasta (“Settler Group”) and Depositor (Name)________________________________ have entered into a preliminary agreement to join the pioneer settler group in our forming Nature Preserve and Eco-Village Research and Educational Project for the acquisition of Real Property. This agreement calls for Depositor to pay the Non-Refundable Settler Commitment Deposit of $500.00 applicable as credit towards payment of your domain. Depositor and Settler Group agree that the Deposit shall be used for current operating expenses, including any officer, contractor and professional wages; previous other and ongoing pertinent expenses toward the acquisition, creation and development of both the land and farm. The Deposit check shall be made payable to “Shambhala~Shasta”. This grants depositor: 1. The status of temporary founding member of the community council, and (The community council is comprised of the eight members of the Executive Team plus those who have made their deposit as a symbol of willful commitment to the acquisition, creation and development of our Motherland.) This agreement has been made and is to be performed in the State of California and is governed by the laws of said State. The agreement may not be modified or waived orally, but only by an agreement in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification or discharge is sought. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written. _____________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ Please send a completed 'Settler Profile' plus this completed form and a $500 check or money order to; Shambhala~Shasta Download 'Settler Profile' form Settler Profile Form NAME: BIRTHDATE: EMAIL: CURRENT OCCUPATION (List your current occupation or work if any): EDUCATION AND SCHOOL EXPERIENCE (Through High School Only): COLLEGE AND POST GRADUATE EXPERIENCE (Include any degrees held): OTHER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE (Seminary, Distance learning, Internet based, etc.): JOB EXPERIENCE (Jobs you have held working for others): BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (List any businesses you have started): SKILLS (Please indicate your level of expertise with a number from 1-3 with ‘1’ = ‘basic’, ‘2’ = ‘professional’ and ‘3’ = ‘expert’): HEALING MODALITIES (List any kind of experience you have with various healing modalities and include whether or not you have a license or certificate for each): KNOWLEDGE (List any kind of knowledge you have that is not listed anywhere else): WEBSITES (List any websites you have created or are affiliated with): LANGUAGES SPOKEN (Indicate if you are ‘conversational’ or ‘fluent’: TRAVEL EXPERIENCE (List other countries you have visited, traveled to or lived in): HOBBIES (What do you do in your free time): WHAT REAL PROPERTY OR ASSETS DO YOU PLAN ON BRINGING TO YOUR DOMAIN (e.g. Cars, Trucks, Trailers, Rv's, Boats, Heavy Equipment, etc): WHAT KIND OF HOUSING STRUCTURE DO YOU ENVISION FOR YOUR DOMAIN (Type of House, Number of Structures, Square Footage, # of Bathrooms, Type of Construction, Type of Materials, Color): * Please note that no structures will allowed to be built without explicit written permission from the Shambhala~Shasta Community Council. HOW MANY RESIDENTS/PEOPLE DO YOU PLAN ON HAVING LIVE IN YOUR DOMAIN: Please describe in as vivid and clear detail how you will create your Space of Love. (Consider core pattern, elements, size, shape, types of trees, plants, design, infrastructure, unique features, etc.)
*** Please attach a drawing of how your space of love will look. Include in your drawing any structures you plan on building, healing gardens, a pond, a beehive, the living forest, a fence, etc.
Please describe yourself in your own words. What is your short history? Who are you now? Who are you aspiring to become / or achieve?
How do you envision your particular or specific contribution/s to others you will be joining forces with and the community at large? What are your expectations from community? What are absolute “musts” for you to be in community?
Please share any other insights, comments or feedback on any relative subject to your wanting to join Shambhala – Shasta.
Send everything back to:
Shambhala~Shasta P.O. Box 261 Ashland, Oregon 97520
Download 'Criminal Background Check' form CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION QUESTIONNAIRE AND RELEASE FORM I understand that this form will be kept with my ‘Settler’ file and that the information regarding my date of birth, place of birth, and listed physical characteristics will not be made public. I further understand that the intake decision will be made based on many factors as related to the requirements laid out in the ‘Intake Process’ for which I am being considered. PLEASE PRINT NAME: Other names used: (maiden name, name by former marriages, former names changed legally or otherwise, aliases, nicknames, etc. Please specify which and show dates used.) __________________________________________________________________ Driver’s License / ID card Number and State: ___________________________ Social Security Number: _____________________________________________ Street Address: ____________________________________________________ City___________________________ State____________ Zip______________ Phone Number: ___________________________________ Sex_____Race_______Height______Weight______ Eye Color__________Hair Color_________________ Date of Birth___________________Place of Birth____________________________ Do not include anything that happened before your eighteenth birthday. Do not include minor traffic violations for which a fine of $500.00 or less was imposed. All other convictions must be included even if they were pardoned. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? _______ I, _________________________, attest that the information furnished by me in the foregoing form is true and correct this ____________ day of ___________, 20____.
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STEP TWO – Finalize and sign Garden Domain purchase agreement. STEP THREE – Choose your Domain location. STEP FOUR – Digitally design your Domain. STEP FIVE – Join the ‘Community Council’. STEP SIX – Get involved with your Hamlet. Domain Creation Process STEP TWO – Familiarize yourself with the list of ‘Approved Structures’. * Please note that no structures will allowed to be built without explicit written permission from the Shambhala~Shasta Community Council. STEP THREE – Work with the ‘Water Team’ to connect to a water source. All Garden Domains will be provided water. STEP FOUR – Work with other design teams as appropriate. STEP FIVE – Work with the ‘Permaculture Consultant’. STEP SIX – Watch all ‘required’ videos, read all required books, etc. STEP SEVEN – Meet again with the Domain Design Specialist for version two of your Space of Love. STEP EIGHT – Begin to create your Space of Love! |
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