SMS Fall Retreat Monday, October 23 to Sunday, October 29, 2017, with Sarah Bender, Roshi @ The Abbey in Canon City $695 Full-time double occupancy, $100 per day Part-time Single room (if available) $755 Registration Deadline: October 9…
On Zen an introduction Springs Mountain Sangha is offering a short introduction to Zen Buddhism. This will include instruction, discussion, an experiential focus on meditation, koan consideration, a tea ceremony; and, a dharma talk by Sarah Bender, Roshi. We…
Reminder – Please RSVP and bring your family along, too! SMS/WMS Gathering! All are welcome as we gather with our Wet Mountain Sangha brothers and sisters for a time of community, conversation, music and laughter. Bring your potluck item, creek shoes,…
June 14, 2017 It is with deep happiness we announce that during the full moon weekend Sarah Bender of Springs Mountain Sangha received transmission from Joan Sutherland, in a simple ceremony on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. She…
Koan Gatherings with Sarah Bender Creek Bend Zendo, 7528 Jenkin Place Sundays, June 18 and 25, 3 to 5 PM Dear Friends, For the next two Sunday afternoons we’ll take up together several koans from the record of Dongshan .…
June 17 Saturday is the corrected date for Work in the Room: 6:30 to 8:30 AM with Sarah Bender, Sensei To schedule an appointment please contact Sarah Bender sembender@gmail.com Two Koan Circles with Sarah Bender, Sensei Sundays, June 18 and June 25, 3:00 to 5:00 PM Creek Bend Zendo, 7528…