Rocky Mountain Insight

Newcomer Orientation
2025-03-19 17:15 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Orientations are currently only conducted in person.
These orientations are for individuals newer to RMI. Material covered includes an introduction to RMI and the protocol used for our Meditation sittings. While this is not intended to be a class on how to meditate, basic instructions are included. More information is available on our Newcomer Orientation page.

Wednesday Sangha Sittings and Dhamma Instruction
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Our main weekly event, Sangha Night, is open to all. We begin our evening with a short walking meditation to settle the body and mind followed by 20 – 30 minutes of sitting practice. Then, our usual program follows with a Dharma talk on one of the many aspects of the Buddhist path by one of our highly qualified and experienced Dharma Teachers or Meditation Instructors. We also celebrate special programs and events on Wednesday nights, for example: meditations on the 4 Divine Abidings every 1st Wednesday, recitation of the 5 Precepts on Wednesdays nearest the full-moon, Refuge Vow ceremonies, and holiday celebrations such as Wesak. Please see our schedule for upcoming special events. We invite you to join us at Sangha Night for meditation, Dharma, and spiritual friendship.
Currently meeting Hybrid, In person + Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/88361249390

Sunday Morning Sitting
2025-03-23 09:00 - 10:00 | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
We invite you to join us Sunday mornings to calm your mind and open your heart through Buddhist Vipassana meditation practice. Vipassana means “clear-seeing” or “insight” and was taught by the Buddha to help cut the root of suffering and lead practitioners towards full awakening. We begin Sunday mornings with a short walking meditation followed by a reading from one of our Dharma Teachers or Practice Leaders. We then sit for roughly 40 minutes in silent meditation.

Currently meeting Hybrid, In person + Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/89564157117

Sunrise Hike in Red Rocks Canyon
2025-04-06 06:45 - 20:45 | Red Rocks Canyon, 3550 W High St, Colorado Springs, 80904, United States
Spring is here! Join us for an informal meet-up for our sangha on Sunday 4/6. We’ll go for a sunrise hike in Red Rocks Canyon Open Space before our Sunday sit. We will meet at the Sand Canyon trailhead and take off at 6:45. You will be able to turn around at any time based on your own timing and physical needs.
Since this is an informal meet up, there is no registration, and we won’t know if we need to wait for you. Be there by 6:45 to be sure to catch the group.
Information on parking can be found on the Red Rocks Canyon web site. We will be parking in the we

Sunrise Hike in Red Rocks Canyon
2025-04-13 06:45 - 20:45 | Red Rocks Canyon, 3550 W High St, Colorado Springs, 80904, United States
Once again, join us for an informal meet-up for our sangha on Sunday 4/13. We’ll go for a sunrise hike in Red Rocks Canyon Open Space before our Sunday sit. We will meet at the Sand Canyon trailhead and take off at 6:45. You will be able to turn around at any time based on your own timing and physical needs.
Since this is an informal meet up, there is no registration, and we won’t know if we need to wait for you. Be there by 6:45 to be sure to catch the group.
Information on parking can be found on the Red Rocks Canyon web site. We will be parking in the we

Dharma Kids Program
2025-04-13 10:30 - 11:30 | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Dharma Kids introduces children to mindfulness in a fun way that is developmentally appropriate for ages 5-10. Each class has a theme based in Buddhist ethics and wisdom, such as loving kindness, gratitude, moderation, honesty, etc.
We use stories and crafts to explore the theme and lots of games, movement, and breathwork to build focus and encourage self-regulation. We emphasize the mind-body connection so kids understand WHY they often feel big feelings and how that affects their bodies and their behavior.
Rather than sitting for long periods of time, quiet moments are interspersed throughout the class, creating multiple opportunities to notice what is going on inside the body and the mind. Dharma Kids develop strategies to take good care of ALL of their emotions (even the unpleasant ones).
Email sarahpont2001@yahoo.com with any questions or to receive reminder emails and detailed information about each Dharma Kids class.
If planning to attend, please RSVP to Sarah at sarahpont2001@yahoo.com to make sure there are enough materials for all the kids!!!

Mindfulness of The Body Using Body Sweep Meditation
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
An offering by Dharma Teacher David Reinberger. Two Saturdays, April 26th and May 3rd, 2025 from 10am to 12pm MT
Mindfulness of The Body is one of the foundational teachings of the Buddha, and body sweep meditations are a direct way to see annica (impermanence), a key aspect of Vipassana (insight) practice. In this two-session class we will explore methods in the tradition of Vipassana meditation master U Ba Khin. Some meditation experience is helpful but not required; participants should be prepared to sit for guided meditations ranging from 5 to 40 minutes.
The two sessions will be held at Rocky Mountain Insight April 26th and May 3rd from 10am-Noon. Suggested dana (donation) is $20, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
We seek to create a sangha of openness, support, and respect during the class and so ask that those who register set an intention to attend both sessions and actively participate in the class.
To register or for more information, please contact David at rmi.david.reinberger@gmail.com

2025 Annual Wesak Celebration
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Save the Date! Our annual Wesak celebration will be held Wednesday May 14th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
In the Theravada tradition Wesak celebrates the birth, Enlightenment, and parinibbana of the Buddha on the full moon in May. (the actual full moon is May 12th).
This year’s celebration will focus on the first turning of the wheel, the Buddha’s first teachings upon his Enlightenment. Everyone will have the opportunity to take refuge in the Triple Gem and the Five Precepts for Lay People.
It is Lucinda’s tradition to give a gift and a wish to everyone who attends.
For Wesak, it is traditional to bring flowers as an offering for the altar. Vases will be supplied. Refreshments will be served. Come celebrate with us!
Meeting Hybrid, In person + Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/88361249390

4 Noble Truths Class
2025-06-03 18:30 - 20:00 | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Tuesdays June 3,10,17 6:30 – 8:00 pm, taught by Lucinda Green
These teachings form foundational teachings of the Buddha. It answers the questions of the Buddha’s quest. Why is there illness, aging and death? What keeps us feeding our painful experiences? How can we renounce our habits of mind and behaviors that keep us mired in suffering. The Buddha laid out a clear and definite path for liberation from suffering. Right Understanding, Right View, Right Speech, Right Livelihood, Right Action, Right Effort, Right Concentration and Right Livelihood will be explored in this in-person class.
Register by June 1, 2025. $75 includes a copy of Pathway to Freedom: Applying the Teachings of the Buddha. Pay by Pay Pal or Credit Card at Lucinda’s web site. To pay, select the “Spiritual Direction” service item and the $75 option. At checkout, please mention “4 Noble Truths Class” in the order notes.
Choose Spiritual Direction and amount from drop down with a note that this is for the 4NT class. Or drop a check in the dana box at RMI made out to Lucinda Green, or mail a check made out to Lucinda Green, 2525 W. Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Weekend Retreat: The Noble Eightfold Path in Daily Life
2025-06-13 15:00 - 2025-06-15 13:00 | Franciscan Retreat Center, 7740 Deer Hill Grove, Colorado Springs, 80919, United States
Join Matt Hane, RMI Dharma Teacher, on a weekend silent retreat at the Franciscan Retreat Center in Colorado Springs, to practice in person in a beautiful location surrounded by deer, birds, and open space. The theme of the retreat is, “The Noble Eightfold Path in Daily Life.”
We will take the weekend to deepen our mediation practice and offer ourselves an opportunity to find peace, rest, and community in noble silence. The retreat will offer long periods of walking and sitting meditation, along with interviews with the Retreat Leader. Matt will offer meditation instruction throughout the retreat, along with Dharma talks Friday and Saturday nights.
The retreat is limited to 12 people and costs $380.00 per person. Contact Matt Hane, matt.hane@gmail.com, to sign up for the retreat. Limited scholarships are available for the retreat. Contact Matt for details.

The Khandhas: Translated as the Aggregates of Clinging
2025-08-23 10:00 - 16:00 | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
**NEW DATES** Saturday, August 23rd 10am – 4pm & Sunday, August 24th 10am – 3pm
This workshop is the first of two companion workshops on a central teaching of the Buddha: that what we take to be solid, independent, and separate is rather a continual flow of causes and conditions which come together, exist for a time, and then dissolve.
In this worksop we look at the Aggregates, which help us to understand that what we identify as a separate individual – I, me – is actually an ever-swirling combination of five aspects interacting so swiftly that we mistake the experience as solid, separate, unique, and independent. Clinging to this misperception creates a sense of dissatisfaction and suffering.
In the second workshop we look at Dependent Origination or Dependent Co-Arising, which broadens the scope to help us understand how everything is interconnected. All phenomena are in relationship to multiple streams of co-existing phenomena. Nothing is separate, distinct, independent. Everything affects everything else.
The goal of these classes isn’t to say that nothing exists; rather it is to help us shift our view of what is real. We broaden our understanding of Right View also called Right Understanding. This is an essential understanding that undergirds the teachings of the Buddha.
It is not required for students to take both workshops, though it may be beneficial to do so. The fee if you register separately for each workshop is $65. If you register for both at the same time, the fee for both is $110. Contact Ananda Marga at Margacallender@hotmail.com with questions or to register.

Paticca Samuppada: Translated as Dependent Origination or Dependent Co-Arising
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Saturday, Sept 13th 10am – 4pm & Sunday, Sept 14th 10am – 3pm
This workshop is the second of two companion workshops on a central teaching of the Buddha: that what we take to be solid, independent, and separate is rather a continual flow of causes and conditions which come together, exist for a time, and then dissolve.
In the first workshop we look at the Aggregates, which help us to understand that what we identify as a separate individual – I, me – is actually an ever-swirling combination of five aspects interacting so swiftly that we mistake the experience as solid, separate, unique, and independent. Clinging to this misperception creates a sense of dissatisfaction and suffering.
In this workshop we look at Dependent Origination or Dependent Co-Arising, which broadens the scope to help us understand how everything is interconnected. All phenomena are in relationship to multiple streams of co-existing phenomena. Nothing is separate, distinct, independent. Everything affects everything else.
The goal of these classes isn’t to say that nothing exists; rather it is to help us shift our view of what is real. We broaden our understanding of Right View also called Right Understanding. This is an essential understanding that undergirds the teachings of the Buddha.
It is not required for students to take both workshops, though it may be beneficial to do so. The fee if you register separately for each workshop is $65. If you register for both at the same time, the fee for both is $110. Contact Ananda Marga at Margacallender@hotmail.com with questions or to register.

Fall Retreat: Living with Impermanence, Death & Dying on the Buddhist Path
2025-10-29 - 2025-11-02 | Benet Hill Monastery, 3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs, CO, 80921, United States
Join Matt Hane, RMI Dharma Teacher, for a 5 Day silent retreat at Benet Hill Monastery located northeast of Colorado Springs to practice in person in a beautiful location surrounded by deer, birds, and open space. The theme of the retreat is, “Living with Impermanence, Death & Dying on the Buddhist Path.”
We will take time to deepen our mediation practice and offer ourselves an opportunity to find peace, rest, and community in noble silence. The retreat will offer long periods of walking and sitting meditation, along with interviews with the Retreat Leader, Matt Hane. Matt will offer meditation instruction throughout the retreat, along with Dharma talks each night.
There are several options to attend the retreat:

Lodging Type
Total Cost Per Person
50% Deposit
(due by 08/29/25)

Shared Double Room
$600.00
$300.00

Single Room
$825.00
$412.50

Camping
$375.00
$187.50

Commuter
$275.00
$137.50

Contact Matt Hane, matt.hane@gmail.com, to sign up for the retreat or to receive additional details. Limited scholarships are available for the retreat. Contact Matt for details.

Wednesday Night Extended Sit
2025-12-24 18:00 - 19:00 | RMI, 2525 W Pikes Peak Ave, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Brian Lund has volunteered to lead an opportunity for an extended sit on Wednesday evening at our regular 6:00 time slot. The evening will include walking meditation, a short inspirational reading, and time for an extended sitting meditation time. All are invited, both on zoom and in person to participate in the evening. Note that this event will use the regular Wednesday Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/88361249390
