Author: SMS Editor

July 2018 Newsletter

  ( photo:  Honeysuckle, by John Harder ) On Zen and Springs Mountain Sangha ​This was a brief talk that Steve Milligan, our steering committee chairperson, gave on the Buddha’s Birthday Celebration June 2nd.  Enjoy! Zen is a word that has…

Springs Mountain Sangha July Camping Retreat

Please note the event!  Campsites are reserved for car camping.  More details to come!  Springs Mountain Sangha Summer Camping Retreat Springer Gulch CG at Eleven Mile Canyon July 21-22, 2018 Please contact Brandy Lancaster at bdl0824@gmail.com or Camilla Fuller at camillafuller4@gmail.com for details and…

June 2018 Newsletter

Ongoing 5:15 Dharma study and discussion before Monday night meditation. These discussions, facilitated by Sarah Bender and sangha members,  focus on supporting an ongoing practice in all of its aspects. Anyone is welcome to join in. This Spring, we are exploring elements of our liturgy…

May 2018 Newsletter

  May and Beyond with Springs Mountain Sangha Ongoing 5:15 Dharma study and discussion before Monday night meditation. These discussions, facilitated by Sarah Bender and sangha members,  focus on supporting an ongoing practice in all of its aspects. Anyone is welcome to join in.…

2018 Spring Retreat Registration

  Springs Mountain Sangha Spring Retreat April 11-15, 2018 with Sarah Bender, Roshi and Andrew Palmer, Sensei Location: The Abbey in Canon City Cost: $475 double $575 single (limited availability) Part-time: $120/day Deposit: $250 $100 late registration fee, depending upon…

SMS March Newsletter

  Even before March….. A note from SMSAction! :  Cooking for Urban Peak Next Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2:00 to 5:00 PM Urban Peak has us on the calendar to cook dinner for their clients on the last Wednesday of every…

Community Night this Monday, Feb. 12

  The Practice of Refuge; Community Nights beginning this Monday, Feb. 12 6:00 PM, Shove Chapel Dear Sangha, Starting this Monday, we’ll be refreshing our practice of precepts recitation in community. As part of this winter’s practice period, we’ve been…

SMS February Newsletter

  Ongoing Events Newcomer Orientation: 2nd Monday of the month, CC Shove Chapel, Dharma Hall upstairs at 5:45 pm for anyone who would like some orientation to meditation, to our tradition, or to our sangha and customs.   5:15 Dharma Study and Discussion before…