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Meditation Schedule
(Revised as of 5/23/2008)

Monday evenings starting at 6:10 p.m. at Shove Chapel located at 1010 North Nevada on the campus of Colorado College.

First Monday of the month: two 25-minute periods of meditation

Second Monday: one 25-minute sitting period followed by a social gathering (tea and cookies)

Third Monday: two 25-minute meditation periods

Fourth Monday: one 25-minute meditation period followed by a Dharma Talk and discussion

Fifth Monday: two 25-minute meditation periods

Please note that each 25-minute meditation period is followed by five minutes of walking meditation.

The group gathers at Shove Chapel beginning at about 6:00 to set up altar, cushions and chairs. There is no charge or fee, but donations are appreciated. It is best to wear comfortable, loose-fitting, dark clothing without patterns and designs, but if you come from work and cannot change clothes, it's not a problem. Newcomers are encouraged to come by 6:00 for some orientation. At 6:10 the evening begins, see the list of weekly sits above for what to expect that evening. At the end of the last period of meditation the Four Boundless Vows are chanted, and there is a time for sharing and announcements.

Wednesday Mornings from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at Shove Chapel.

Saturday Mornings from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. also at Shove Chapel. After the sitting many of us usually walk to a nearby coffee shop for breakfast.

Saturday Morning summer hours (6:00a.m. to 8:00 a.m.) begin effective May 24, 2008.

First Saturday: Four 25-minute periods of meditation including WITR (work in the room) with Sarah

Second Saturday: Four 25-minute periods of meditation

Third Saturday: Four 25-minute periods of meditation with a sutra service during the 3rd period (7:00 AM during the summer)

Fourth Saturday: Four 25-minute periods of meditation

Fifth Saturday: Four 25-minute periods of meditation, then during the 3rd period, a way-seeking-mind talk given by sangha members.

On the occasional Monday evening when we are not able to sit at Shove Chapel due to a college event we often announce meetings to be held in nearby establishments and hold dharma discussions there. Often we learn of the "bump" on short notice and are unable to post the news here. When a sitting has been canceled, we usually gather at Wooglins Deli located just south of Shove Chapel near the South East corner of Tejon and Cache La Poudre.