December 8th is regarded as the day the historical Buddha achieved enlightenment. Zen practitioners commemorate this event with Rohatsu (Japanese for 8th day of the 12th month) and typically do extra practice during this time. This year on Saturday December 6 from 8 AM to noon, the Bozeman Zen Group offers sitting and walking meditation with an oryoki breakfast (formal eating).
All welcome; oryoki training provided.
Please pre-register.
Want to start a meditation practice? Or learn about the Bozeman Dharma Center? On Tuesday December 2 from 5 PM to 6 PM we will host our monthly orientation. Join us to learn about the Center, get your questions answered, and receive basic meditation instruction. No registration required. Free!
The Dharma Book Club will meet on Monday December 1 from 1-2 PM. This book club is a monthly Informal discussion, come even if you haven’t finished the book! No registration necessary. In person. The book for December is: “Trusting the Gold,” by Tara Brach.
On Sunday November 30 from 2-4 PM we will take time to recognize the ecological losses our planet has suffered. This year we dedicate our practice on Remembrance Day for Lost Species (also known as Lost Species Day) to Dr. Jane Goodall. Our time together will include silent meditation, Metta practice (guided loving kindness meditation), 108 bell rings, and open sharing. No registration necessary; donations welcome.
On Friday November 14, 5:30-6:30 PM, join us for an hour that includes silent meditation to center body and mind, reflections on interconnectedness and compassion, and concluding with a candle-lighting ceremony, where attendees may quietly declare intentions for peace—both within themselves and in the world.
The Bozeman Zen Group will not meet at 5pm on Sunday, October 26. See you for traditional practice night on November 2nd!
On Saturday October 11, step into a morning of exploration from 9:00 AM to noon where guided meditation, mindfulness, reflective exercises, and practical tools open the way to freedom from limiting patterns of heart, mind, and body. This retreat offers practical pathways for embodying your true nature, cultivating presence, openness, and love in everyday life.
Highlights:
Elaine Huang (MSW, MA, SEP) is a seasoned mindfulness teacher and guide, with 25 years of experience facilitating individuals, groups, and corporate teams. A dedicated meditator for over 35 years, she holds certifications in Mindful Leadership, Search Inside Yourself, and Somatic Experiencing. Elaine leads mindfulness retreats, intensive workshops, and half-day offerings in a variety of settings, and facilitates trainings for leaders and teams across companies of all sizes and industries. With master’s degrees in social work and clinical psychology, she brings a rich educational foundation to her work. Elaine’s focus is supporting individuals on their journeys of personal growth, presence, and awakening to their true nature.
We will write and enjoy the art of haiku together in this colorful season.
Weather allowing, a walk outside will start us off.
Bring a notebook and a sweater!
Join senior BDC practitioners on Saturday October 4 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM to explore central teachings of our 2600 year old Buddhist tradition. We will learn about the five aggregates, five remembrances, five hindrances and the six paramitas. Great for those new to meditation and Buddhist practice; seasoned practitioners are warmly encouraged as well.
Explore meditation and connection through sound on Friday October 3 from 7-8 PM with Yamama!
Yamama! will offer a meditative soundscape using drums, percussion and vocals as guest artists for October’s SoundGate program. No registration necessary. Donations welcome! Any funds collected will be split evenly with the guest artists.
