Category Archives: Non-denominational

Retreat: Two Truths Workshop

This April 6 workshop on the “Two Truths” is hosted by Bozeman Insight Community and led by Suzanne Colón. Suzanne will help us explore the paradox of human life that is classically known as “The Two Truths.” We’ll share Buddhist teachings and practices that enhance life in terms of both:

the “Relative” in which we navigate, heal and soothe the self and be of service to others
and the “Absolute” or Non Dual, in which we transcend the self and experience the relative self and world as an interplay of divine energy.

The goal of Buddhist practice is to give us the capacity to dance with freedom and grace in both realms, which brings the greatest joy: ease-ful abiding. Register here.

Explore the "Two Truths" in this workshop with Suzanne Colón

Event: Newcomer Orientation

Non-denominationalMichael Palmer

Wondering what a Dharma Center is or what the difference is between the groups that meet here? Get your questions answered, tour our space, and receive basic mediation instruction on the first Tuesday of every month. All welcome!

Class: Genjo Koan

Non-denominationalMichael Palmer

Pamela Weiss joins the Bozeman Insight Community on Thursday, March 21 for an evening on Zen master Dogen’s teaching: the Genjo Koan. Dogen writes “To study Buddhism is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self.” What does this mean for our everyday lives? Everyone welcome to join for this discussion on the path to liberation. No registration necessary.

Event: Newcomer Orientation

Non-denominationalMichael Palmer

Newcomer orientation is your chance to get a BDC tour and receive basic meditation instruction without committing to attending a whole meeting! The orientation happens on the first Tuesday of every month at 5PM. No registration necessary, in person only.

Event: Newcomer Orientation

Non-denominationalMichael Palmer

Newcomer orientation is your chance to check out the BDC space and get basic meditation instruction without committing to attending a whole meeting! Here’s your chance! No registration necessary, in person only.

Event: Intro to Meditation

Classes, Non-denominationalMichael Palmer

Come learn the essentials of a meditation practice. (It’s more than just mindfulness).

During three Wednesday evenings (Jan 10-24), Suzanne Colón will introduce the three basic styles of meditation that make up the meditator’s toolkit:

Anchoring for calm, and tranquility of body and mind
Flowing with the changing sensory experience
Developing the heart’s innate Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity

Whether you’re just starting out or honing your skills, this class will clarify and motivate your practice.

Event: BDC Open House

Non-denominational, ProgramsMichael Palmer

This newcomer orientation and open house allows you to explore the BDC, meet board members, group leaders, and other like-minded people. A great time to get your questions answered, receive basic meditation instruction and get accustomed to the space! No registration necessary. In person only.

Note: Normally our Newcomer Orientations are on the first Tuesday, but this one is the Second Tuesday of the month.

Schedule Change

Non-denominationalMichael Palmer

On January 1st there will be no noon sit or Joining Rivers meeting. Our 5:20 PM sit will still be held. Enjoy the holiday and may you be safe!

Event: January SoundGate 1.5.23

Non-denominational, SoundGateMichael Palmer

Annika Sophia Grace, Jessie Solon and Marius Michael-George will be our guests again for the January SoundGate meditation to share bells, bowls, gong, monochord, drums and vocalizations of healing mantras. All donations will be split between the BDC and the guest artists. Suggested donation between $10-$45. All are welcome regardless of funds. No registration necessary.