There will be no evening Zen Group meeting on Sunday, May 21 due to the priest ordination ceremony of Joe Gastón and Michãel Palmer. Congratulations to the first Zen priests ordained by Karen DeCotis and the first Zen priest ordination ceremony in Bozeman!
Category Archives: Lineage
Bozeman Pride
The BDC will have an information table on Saturday, May 20th from noon to 4 PM during the Pride Stroll Event. Come say hello while supporting the LGBTQI+ community in Bozeman!
Tempel Smith in Bozeman
We’re excited to welcome Tempel Smith back to Bozeman! Tempel will be the guest speaker at the Bozeman Insight Community on Thursday, May 18. Everyone is invited to catch up with Tempel and get to know him better in this informal gathering of dharma stories, history and Q&A.
Where Does This Path Lead?
Tempel Smith will lead a class geared for experienced meditators of all Buddhist lineages on Wednesday, May 17th. This evening of teachings, practice, and conversation explores the fruits of dedicated practice. Please register in advance as space is limited.
Wesak
Celebrate Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana (his passing) with the Bozeman Zen Group. Please bring a bouquet or two of flowers and some greenery. We will decorate a flower arbor, offer sweet tea, flowers intentions and end with a chant. Guest teacher, Pamela Weiss will join us for zazen and celebration!
In person only at the Bozeman Dharma Center. Offered freely.
Sitting Down & Standing Up: Retreat with Pamela Weiss
On Saturday, May 13, visiting guest teacher, Pamela Weiss, will present a daylong retreat in honor of mothers throughout time. We will explore the story of the Buddha’s step-mother, Pajapati, and the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna. Through meditation, dharma talks and interactive inquiry, we will reveal ways to balance receptivity and activity, and discover how to become skillful with these different dimensions of power in our practice, relationships and life. All are welcome.
Buddha: Social Revolutionary!
We think of the historical Buddha as a spiritual leader, a calm and meditative figure who valued peace. What we don’t often hear is how he transformed his society by challenging the norms that were in India at the time. Pamela Weiss, a Buddhist teacher trained in both the Zen and Insight lineages will offer an evening of meditation, stories, and reflection of the Buddha as a social revolutionary. A great introduction to Buddhist practice.
Newcomer Orientation
Not sure how to begin your practice or what the BDC is about? Join us at 5 PM on the first Thursday of each month for an orientation to the Center and basic meditation instruction!
Energy & Joy
Join Karen DeCotis and the Bozeman Zen Group this Saturday, April 29, at 9AM. In this half-day retreat we will work with the 7 Factors of Awakening – specifically Energy and Joy! Join us for sitting and walking meditation, dharma talk, and tea/snacks. Great way to get some retreat practice and still have your weekend.
Intro to Meditation
Our Intro to Meditation class will start a few weeks later than we listed in the April newsletter, running on Wednesdays from May 24 – June 7.
Join us to learn practices from the Insight, Zen and Tibetan traditions. Meditation can help to calm the mind, open the heart, and awaken wisdom. It is a means to study ourselves by contacting our inner life. When we know ourselves well, we are better able to relate to others in the world with integrity and confidence. In the Buddhist tradition there are several meditation styles that can aid us in developing the qualities of peacefulness and wisdom. Join us for any or all of this series, if you would like to begin a meditation practice or renew the one you already have.