Classes and gatherings to study the Dharma together
What Light? This Light! A day of meditation in community With Springs Mountain Sangha and Sarah Bender, Sensei Saturday, December 10, 2016 9 AM to 5 PM at Creek Bend Zendo vegetarian lunch included $50 (no one turned away…
All Sangha Meeting and Vegetarian Potluck 4-7 PM, Sunday, November 13th Creek Bend Zendo, 7528 Jenkin Place We will approve an annual budget, select a steering committee and have an opportunity to share a meal, and envision the future of…
Standing at the Blue Cliff : The Enlightenment Talks A limited edition DVD Scenes from an extraordinary retreat with two Zen masters, and a chance to support our ongoing work. In Autumn 2012, Zen koan masters John Tarrant and Joan…
Living/Dying (an ongoing consideration) (NOTE TIME AND PLACE CHANGE!) Rocky Mountain Insight has graciously offered us their space to hold our meetings. The address is 2525 W. Pikes Peak Avenue, Old Colorado City. We will enjoy being in a…
This Saturday’s Meditation August 27th is leaderless and in this sense, not happening! The space is open if you’d like to come and sit. Everyone is encouraged to come to the SMS/WMS Gathering (see below). SMS/WMS Summer Gathering An…
Monday Sangha Activities Cancelled 07/04/2016 The Sutra Service and meditation periods, including the 5:15 PM discussion beforehand, are cancelled for this Monday, Independence Day. Have a fun and safe holiday! About Dana We depend on the generosity of our members…
Vimalakirti Sutra Study Series with Sarah Bender Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM April 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; June 7, 14 7528 Jenkin Place Requested donation: $10/ class contact: sembender@gmail.com Registration is required. Dear Sangha Members and Friends, We’ve received permission…
Simple Sitting, March 19, 2016 A full half-day Springs Mountain Sangha sponsored meditation gathering is being held on Saturday March 19th, 10 AM until 2:30 PM, at the Colorado College Women’s Club 20 Mesa Road 80903, follow the stone paved…
Saturday, January 30: 9 AM to 3 PM (brown bag lunch) 20 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs (AKA The Woman’s Club) Includes an introduction to Zen Instruction and practice in seated and walking meditation, Discussion of spiritual practice in this Buddhist tradition,…
These sessions meet at 7528 Jenkin Place. Most will be led by Sarah Bender. Andrew Palmer will be joining us as he can, and will facilitate at least two of the sessions. We will take up each of our…