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Event: Working with Koans

Join Michael Smith and Karen DeCotis on Saturday, October 7, for an easeful morning of sitting, walking and reflection as we take a dive into Working with Koans. Hosted by the Bozeman Zen Group, but all are welcome to this half-day retreat. No need to have prior Zen or koan experience.

Image of Zen sand garden for our half-day of Working with Koans

Event: Essence of the Heart Sutra

Palyul Tibetan Buddhist Sangha is excited to welcome Tibetan Buddhist Master, Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche, to Bozeman! Rinpoche will give a talk on the Heart Sutra at the Bozeman Dharma Center on Friday, October 6. The talk is open to all; suggested donation of $10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).

Additional teachings will be given on October 7 & 8 at a different location.

For further information, contact:
Palyul Changchub Dargyeling Montana
Phone: 406-587-2907
Email: info@palyulmontana.org

Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche

Class: Core Skills of Meditation

Reminder that you can still join our Core Skills of Meditation class with Guest Insight teacher, Melissa McKay. Everyone is welcome to join for as many sessions as they like! The class is on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:45 PM through October 11. Designed to be both an intro for beginners and a tune-up for those with experience, this course will clarify your home practice. Re-fuel and get inspired. Scholarships available.

photo of woman ringing a meditation bell

Event: Newcomer Orientation

Join us for October’s Newcomer Orientation on October 3rd. Wondering what Dharma is? Haven’t been to the Bozeman Dharma Center yet? Just want to say hello? All are welcome to stop in! Explore the space, receive basic meditation instruction and get your questions answered.

Newcomer Orientation to Bozeman Dharma Center on October 3rd!

Class: Developing the Qualities of the Heart

Visiting Insight teacher, Melissa, McKay will be offering four weeks of teaching on Developing the Qualities of the Heart on Thursdays at 7PM starting September 21.

Melissa will guide a meditation, offer teachings and take questions on these four consecutive Thursdays. Each week will explore one of the four Brahma Viharas or “noble abodes of the heart.”

Sept 21: Metta, kind-hearted warmth and friendliness
Sept 28: Compassion, for self and world
Oct 5: Resonant Joy, being available for Delight
Oct 12: Equanimity; staying balanced, present and wise through life’s ups and downs.

No registration needed. Drop in, in person or over zoom as per usual on Thursdays

Photo of a lotus blossom to represent the Qualities of the Heart

Retreat: Metta-Infused Insight Practice

Register now for this transformative retreat led by visiting Insight teacher, Melissa McKay! The retreat will be held 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM on Saturday, September 30. 

This retreat is designed to develop our essential kindness, hone our mindfulness skills and guide us to an open-hearted equanimity with all experience. Join us for a nourishing journey that combines the power of Metta (loving-kindness) with the clarity of Insight Meditation.

Class: Core Skills of Meditation

Guest Insight teacher, Melissa McKay, reviews the core skills of a meditation practice in this four week class on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:45 PM beginning September 20. Designed to be both an intro for beginners and a tune-up for those with experience, this course will clarify your home practice. Re-fuel and get inspired. Scholarships available. You can sign up for a single class or the whole series!

photo of woman ringing a meditation bell

Event: Sound Gate Meditation

Beginning next week on September 21 at 5:30 PM, this new weekly program will offer an opportunity to meditate using sound as a source of concentration. Experience how the union of breath and sound can anchor you in the present moment. No prior experience or registration necessary.

Image of a bell for weekly Sound Gate meditation
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