The last several years we have been posting recordings of talks. Will we be able to do this on the new site?

Its recommended now to use the Shambhala Network (Database) for classes. Here you can create a new classes, create special groups on the network, join or add participants to that group. Once they are joined, they can have conversations, including private talks. Only those who are registered to group/class will be able to have access to the talks or material..

Its best to appoint an administrator to the group/s created to manage the users or participants in the group. Your starting point will be to go to the Shambhala Network, use your log-in details for your Shambhala account, upload audio, talk syllabus or notes and it will be automatically be shared with that group.
With the 2.0 website no longer providing FTP access, a lot of sever security has been implemented with the Shambhala Database…its according to the new security mandate from the Shambhala Information Technology Council. So in short, its a good thing to start your center to get to use the Shambhala Network for Online Learning.

Anyone with a Shambhala account can access the network and all the public groups (which include centre’s main groups) .  You do not need to be a member to get a Shambhala account.  The network was designed to let non-members use it.  If you are a non- member, you will not be able to see other people’s photos or profiles, that is a privacy issue.

But the groups that are class based should be private groups not public groups. In that case you will need special permission from the teacher to join the group.  Ultimately we need private protected spaces to converse in and the network provides that level of container.

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