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Andrew Sacamano

Andrew Sacamano

Andrew Sacamano was born into the Shambhala community, and grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He attended Vajradhatu seminary in 1990, and worked in the kitchen at Karmê Chöling in the early 1990s. A member of the Dorje Kasung since his teens, for many years he staffed Shambhala Sun Summer Camp, and served on the camp’s board. He has held various leadership posts in Shambhala. He works as a software security engineer and lives with his wife, Molly, in Boulder Colorado.

 
 

Blog

  • 3 February 2026

    Dechen Chöling has a new gardener!

     
  • 20 October 2025

    An Interview with David Hope

     
  • 7 July 2025

    Interview with Yeshe Fuchs

     
  • 15 May 2025

    Shambhala Sun Camp : A Week of Discovery, Joy and Authentic Presence

     
  • 3 May 2025

    Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will be teaching in Dechen Chöling this summer

     
 

Upcoming programmes

  • Let us shine Dechen Chöling

    19 April 2026 – 26 April 2026

    With: Herbert Elsky

    Come and join us for a week of volunteer work at Dechen Chöling to help prepare our beautiful center for the season ahead. Together, we’ll celebrate the arrival of spring by rolling up our sleeves and bringing out the best in Dechen Chöling.

     
  • Shambhala Sacred Path: The Four Dignities- Meek & Perky, Outrageous & Inscrutable

    27 April 2026 – 3 May 2026

    With: Catherine Eveillard, Tessa Racine

    Retreat to deepen your understanding of the Sacred Path of Shambhala.

     
  • Diamond Sky Dancer – Vajrayogini Retreat

    14 May 2026 – 24 May 2026

    With: Sarah Coleman, Lama Brian Hilliard, Mark Nowakowski

    A 10-day retreat for advanced Vajrayana practitioners (see prerequisites below).

     

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