There will be no meeting for the Bozeman Insight Community tomorrow night (12/22/22). Instead, join us tonight for a Winter Solstice Celebration at 6pm!
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Book Study Opportunities
Bozeman Zen Group (Sundays, 8 AM), Joining Rivers Sangha (Mondays 7-8:30 PM) and MindSpace (Wednesdays, 6:30-745 PM) are all studying amazing books right now! Bozeman Zen Group is studying Norman Fischer’s Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong on Sundays, 8-9:15 AM via Zoom. Joining Rivers is studying Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Family, Your Community, and the World by Thich Nhat Hahn and MindSpace is studying Jon Kabat-Zinn’s book Wherever You Go, There You Are. You do not need to attend all of the sessions or own the books to gain great insight from these meetings. All welcome!
Metta Christmas
Our annual tradition of taking time for quiet reflection on Christmas continues. Join us from 4-5 PM on Sunday, December 25 for the gift of shared practice during this silent, drop-in sit. All welcome.
Annual Appeal Update
Thank you to the 45 donors who have helped us raise $9430 toward our goal of $20,000! Our annual appeal provides almost a quarter of our operating budget. We can’t do it without you! You can contribute through our donation page under the Giving Tab. You can also contribute through Venmo by scanning the QR code below. Any amount is helpful and appreciated!
Dana Paramita is a fundamental Buddhist practice. It encourages us to be as generous as possible in support of three facets of life: generosity of resources, generosity of time and attention, generosity of sharing the Dharma. Your financial support will make a meaningful difference for maintaining our new home.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Come share candlelight, poetry, and practice to welcome back the sun during this in-person ceremony on Wednesday December 21 from 6-7 PM. No registration required. This event is in-person only. There will be activities for children!
Study Opportunities!
Joining Rivers Sangha (Monday 7-8:30 PM) and MindSpace (Wednesdays, 6:30-745 PM) are both studying amazing books right now! Joining Rivers is studying Creating True Peace: Ending Violence in Yourself, Your Family, Your Community, and the World by Thich Nhat Hahn and MindSpace is studying Jon Kabat-Zinn’s book Wherever You Go, There You Are. You do not need to attend all of the sessions or own the books to gain great insight from these meetings. All welcome!
Our Annual Appeal is Underway
We know you hear a lot of requests for financial support at this time of year and hope you consider the Bozeman Dharma Center when you make your end of year giving. The annual appeal is extremely important to us; it provided 22% of our operating budget last year. Your support literally keeps us operating! You can contribute through our donation page under the Giving Tab. You can also contribute through Venmo by scanning the QR code below. Any amount is helpful and appreciated!
Dana Paramita is a fundamental Buddhist practice. It encourages us to be as generous as possible in support of three facets of life: generosity of resources, generosity of time and attention, generosity of sharing the Dharma. Your financial support will make a meaningful difference for maintaining our new home.
All Sangha Gatherings November 15 and 17
Please join us for a sangha-wide gathering and conversation. We have two offerings, please join us at either the Tuesday or Thursday meeting, 7:00 – 8:30pm. The Board of Directors would like to know how the BDC is doing and how we can serve you better.
The Board will open with a Dharma Center update but most of the time will be devoted to your feedback. We hope to see you there!
Welcome to Palyul – Tibetan Buddhist Practice
Practice held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, beginning November 20th
The Palyul Sangha aspires to nurture, strengthen and serve our community through study, practice and living the Buddhadharma. We follow the principle of Bodhicitta- loving kindness and concern for others- which brings happiness and benefit to all living beings. We are under the direction of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and our spiritual guide Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche. All are warmly welcome to join us!
Newcomers are welcome to come early (10-10:30am) and practice will begin at 10:30am
Ordinary Moments: An Intro to Insight Dialogue
Join us for this weekend retreat on November 11-13 for an introduction to the six simple guidelines of Insight Dialogue. An interpersonal meditation practice that weaves together three elements — each powerful in itself — the cultivation of meditative awareness, the wisdom teachings of the Buddha (dharma), and the power of our natural relatedness. The retreat is meant for both new and experienced practitioners of Insight Dialogue. More information can be found here.