The VISION of the BDC is to realize our awakened minds and compassionate hearts for the benefit of all beings.
The MISSION of the BDC is to provide a welcoming community to practice and study Buddhism in our contemporary world.
The OFFERINGS of the BDC are opportunities to explore the Buddha’s teachings through the practices of multiple traditions. We offer classes, retreats, sitting groups, and drop-in meditations in person and online.

Latest News

Event: Insight Teacher Jill Shepherd
Join the Bozeman and Butte Insight Communities in welcoming Insight Teacher Jill Shepherd (via Butte’s Zoom Room-see below) for a morning of meditation, instruction, and conversation on Sunday, May 5 from 10-11:30 AM. Jill Shepherd began practicing insight meditation in Thailand in 1999, and since that time has lived and worked at several meditation centers and monasteries in the US, Australia,… Read more: Event: Insight Teacher Jill Shepherd
Weekend Retreat: Kathie Fischer
Kathie Fischer returns to Bozeman with this weekend retreat on the Therigatha– Teachings of the First Buddhist Women. Hosted by the Bozeman Zen Group, the retreat will take place May 3-5. This retreat will take place in person and via Zoom. During the weekend, Kathie Fischer will help us discover the lives and teachings of early Elder Buddhist nuns through… Read more: Weekend Retreat: Kathie Fischer
Event: Meditation with Ying Chen
Enjoy a morning of meditation with Ying Chen on Sunday, April 28 at 10 AM. Ying Chen was born in China and immigrated to US as a young adult. She took refuge with Venerable Ji Ru in 1995. After coming to the US, she first practiced Chinese Mahayana Buddhism. Since 2001, she’s been drawn to the Theravada tradition and has been practicing… Read more: Event: Meditation with Ying Chen
Class Series: Intro to Meditation
The class series: Intro to Meditation, will be led by Karen DeCotis over the course of three Wednesdays beginning April 24. In the Buddhist tradition there are several meditation styles that can aid us in developing the qualities of peacefulness and wisdom. This series will teach meditation styles from the Insight, Zen and Tibetan traditions. Meditation can help to calm… Read more: Class Series: Intro to Meditation

Resident Sanghas

Bozeman Insight Community

Thursdays: 7-8:30 pm
In Person & Zoom
Tues: 10:30-11:30 am
Online only.

Bozeman Zen Group

Sundays: 8:00-9:15 am
Online only
Sundays: 5-6:30 pm
In Person only
Weekdays: 6-6:30 am
Online only.
M & F: 5:20-6 pm
In person