It runs these imprints with the help of the full Bercholz family, along with its president, Nikko Odiseos.Īlong with its books on meditation and contemplative practices, Shambhala showcases a wide range of books on spiritual traditions, from Buddhism and Taoism to Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Sufism it publishes books on health, wellness, yoga and martial arts, and features books on psychology, emotional well-being, and mindfulness. Today, Shambhala Publications publishes work under four main imprints (or trade names): Shambhala Snow Lion, focused on Tibetan Buddhism and culture Roost Books, a creative living facet and Prajna Studios, Shambhala Publications’ education and multimedia branch which includes online courses, free audio, and videos. Shambhala shares a name, Boulder roots and a Buddhist-influenced mission with the famed spiritual organization Shambhala International, but the two are and have always been separate institutions. She’s back in Boulder now and so is Shambhala Publications, since 2015. Before Sara Bercholz, who co-owns the world-renowned publisher of spiritual books Shambhala Publications along with her brother Ivan and parents Samuel and Hazel, left Boulder for Nova Scotia at age 5, she remembers playing with the other Buddhist children and attending Shambhala Sun Camp with her friends.
