Week of Events
Weekend Silent Retreat – Metta – Loving Kindness: Opening our Hearts
Join Matt Hane, RMI Dharma Teacher, on a weekend silent retreat on Friday, February 16th – Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Franciscan Retreat Center in Colorado Springs. The theme of the retreat is, “Metta – Loving Kindness: Opening our Hearts.” The retreat is limited to 12 people and costs $375.00 per person. Contact Matt […]
Sunday Morning Sitting
Sunday Morning Sitting
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 […]
Dharma Kids Program
Dharma Kids Program
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 […]
Wednesday Sangha Sittings and Dhamma Instruction
Wednesday Sangha Sittings and Dhamma Instruction
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 […]