Category Archives: Lineage

Class: Dependent Origination

Classes, Insight

Designed for meditators with some experience, this class, taught by Suzanne Colón, will begin with the teachings on the Five Aggregates and build up to an understanding of the chain of Dependent Origination – the Buddha’s map for what’s going on in human experience, how we get caught and why we suffer. The series is designed to be sequential but anyone is welcome to attend sporadically or singly as their schedule and interests allow. No registration necessary.

  • March 14: The Five Aggregates and the Importance of Vedana (feeling tone)
  • March 21: With guest Pamela Weiss: the Genjo Koan exploring paradox and different ways to view this whole enterprise (Zen vs Insight perspectives)
  • March 28: Perception and Mental Formations/Reactivity
  • April 4: The Chain of Dependent Origination, how we get hooked and how we can unhook
  • April 11: The Liberative chain spiraling toward wisdom, insight, compassion and freedom

Event: Newcomer Orientation

Non-denominational

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.

Half-Day: Inner Critic Workshop

Half-Day Retreat, Insight

Hosted by Bozeman Insight Community and led by Suzanne Colón, this Inner Critic workshop on Saturday, March 2, will clarify the difference between Wise Discernment and Self-Judgement. We can motivate ourselves, work toward behavior change, and hold ourselves accountable with an Inner Compassionate Voice rather than by beating up on ourselves. Register here.

Event: Zen half-day Sit

Half-Day Retreat, Zen

Sit with the Bozeman Zen Group on Saturday, January 20 from 9am-1pm. Bozeman Zen Group offers these half-day sittings monthly which are appropriate for beginners who wish to try a retreat practice opportunity as well as for experienced practitioners to deepen their practice. Regular retreat practice is a cornerstone of Zen practice. Join us for periods of sitting and walking meditation as well as a dharma talk with Zen priest, Karen DeCotis. Register here.

There will be 5 periods of meditation and breaks for stretching and tea.

Event: Intro to Meditation

Classes, Non-denominational

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, Programs

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.

Event: Resolutions & Intentions

Half-Day Retreat, Insight

Join Suzanne Colón for a workshop on New Year’s Resolutions, Intentions, and New Beginnings on Saturday, January 6 from 9AM – 1PM.

This workshop will include guided meditations, journal exercises and a meditative inquiry from Tara Brach’s book Radical Compassion. The day will be held in companionable silence to allow us to each stay tucked into our own experience. Please bring a journal. 

Designed for all levels of meditation experience and all persons, identities, sizes, genders, ages, races and abilities are very welcome.