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Upcoming Events
(Updated as of 7/30/08)

All are welcome!

Intro to Zen classes are scheduled regularly throughout the year. If you'd like to be notified of upcoming classes and events, please email us to be added to our e-mailing list.




                                                                      AUGUST, 2008

ONGOING: Every Friday,  
Chronic Illness Meditation and Discussion Group at the First Congregational Church.

11 AM to noon.

For more information, contact Clay at 719-213-6553.



 

Sundays, July 13 to August 10, 2008
Practice Forum:  Impermanence and No-Self: An Exploration of Existence

Place:  Sarah’s house.

Time:  from 1:00 to 3:00 PM,

Study materials will be provided.

More details.
 

Saturday, August 2, 2008
Work in the Room with Sarah Bender, Sensei at Shove Chapel.

Time:  during the morning meditation (6:00–8:00 AM)

Other WITR dates and times can be scheduled by contacting Sarah.



 

Saturday, August 9
Golden Field of August Retreat with Sarah Bender, Sensei

Where:  The Center for Inner Peace in Pueblo.

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

To register and for more information, contact Jan.
 

 


Sunday, August 10, 2008
Steering Committee Meeting

Where: Sarah's house

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 

Friday, August 15,and Saturday, August 16, 2008
Going and Coming Retreat with Sarah Bender, Sensei
 

FRIDAY	7:00 PM	9:00 PM
SATURDAY	5:30 AM	4:00 PM

Where: The Women's Club

Please contact Leee to register.

For more information click here.

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Retreat Schedule


 

Monday, September 22 – Sunday, September 28, 2008
Retreat with Joan Sutherland, Roshi and Sarah Bender, Sensei

Where: Benet Pines Retreat Center


 

Saturday, October 4, 2008
Retreat with Sarah Bender, Sensei

Wednesday, December 3 – Sunday, December 7, 2008
Rohatsu retreat with David Weinstein, Roshi and Sarah Bender, Sensei

Where: Green Mountain Falls

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Supporting the Sangha

We are sometimes asked if there are membership dues for Springs Mountain Sangha. So far we have not found it necessary to assess membership dues, but there are some ongoing expenses which are paid out of the contributions of those who attend our sittings on Monday evening, Wednesday morning and Saturday morning.

We hold three retreats a year and they are expected to pay for themselves from registration fees and contributions. This is not always possible, so it helps to have some reserves in the treasury.

You may place your contribution in the donation bowl at one of our weekly sits, but please feel free to sit with us, whether you can contribute or not. Your presence is your greatest contribution.

The Springs Mountain Sangha operates entirely on donations from members and friends. In 2005, our sangha was incorporated as a non profit organization in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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For more information about these events, please contact SMS Zen teacher Sarah Bender