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Andrew Palmer, Retreat News

One Day in Autumn Retreat

by SMS Editor • November 4, 2015

One Day in Autumn November 14, 2015 A One Day Retreat with Andrew Palmer, Sensei Come settle in for a while. Be silent. Be still. Move slowly and gently. Be still again. Share a meal with friends, give voice to…

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Classes and Gatherings

An Altar and Sutra Service: Gratitude for Ancestors

by SMS Editor • November 1, 2015

  An Altar and Sutra Service:  Gratitude for Ancestors Tomorrow evening, Monday, November 2, we’ll pause in this season of harvest and remembrance, to call the names of loved ones who are gone. Our altar will be open for decoration…

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Contemplative Education Talk Tonight

by SMS Editor • October 30, 2015

Dear Sangha, A centrally important topic we took up together early this summer was the practices of inclusion in our individual Zen  and in our community.  In particular, we spoke of the causes, effects, and importance of racism in our communities,…

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Classes and Gatherings, Community Events

David Hinton, Author of Hunger Mountain will speak Monday night October 26

by SMS Editor • October 21, 2015

  David Hinton, Author of Hunger Mountain will speak Monday night October 26th. Due to this event, our normal Monday evening schedule will be modified. Andrew Palmer, Sensei will not be giving a dharma talk that evening. We will bow to the…

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Classes and Gatherings, Community Events

Multi Sangha Vegetarian Harvest Pot Luck

by SMS Editor • October 18, 2015

  Multi Sangha Vegetarian Harvest Pot Luck Calling all Springs and Pueblo Buddhist communities, families, friends! Let’s get together and share a meal!   When:  Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m Where:  The Woman’s Club (20 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs) To…

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Classes and Gatherings, Koans

Fall Koan Series Starts This Sunday

by SMS Editor • September 25, 2015

  When we take up some questions our ancestors have asked, some stories they’ve told to point to the territory of freedom—-when we hold these in our hearts and minds of today and bring our outrageous lives into play with them, something new, fresh,…

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