Week of Events
Weekend Retreat: The Noble Eightfold Path in Daily Life
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 […]
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 […]
4 Noble Truths Class
4 Noble Truths Class
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 […]
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 […]