This week, several of our volunteers have been exposed to Covid and are waiting on test results which has led to the decision to postpone the noon sits for the rest of January. Similarly, the Bozeman Zen Group has decided to move to Zoom-only for the rest of the month. Stay safe everyone!
Category Archives: Lineage
Newsletter Correction
We do have a drop-in sit from noon-one on Fridays! January’s newsletter mistakenly listed the noon sits as only occurring Monday-Thursday. Sorry for that error and hope to see you some Friday in the Pilgrim Sanctuary! Check our calendar for other BDC events.
Important Group Changes!
- Bozeman Zen Group will now meet on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm.
- The Thich Nhat Hanh group will be moving to Mondays at 7pm.
- Bozeman Insight Community will be going online beginning this week until further notice.
Holiday Schedule Changes
Happy Winter! We are adding a Metta Christmas sit on Saturday, December 25 from 4-5 PM in Pilgrim’s Sanctuary. However, please note the following meeting cancellations:
- Bozeman Insight Community will not be meeting on Thursday, December 23
- Bozeman Zen Group will not meet on Sunday, December 26 or Monday, December 27
- There will be no 6am sit on Monday, December 27
- There will be no noon sit on Monday, December 27
Monday, December 13: Discovering Our Female Ancestors
Every 2nd Monday of the month through March, Wendy Roberts and Karen DeCotis will offer short talks on Buddhist female ancestors at the Bozeman Zen Group meeting. We will sit zazen, have a short service, then dive into the rich lineage of women of the Dharma. Adepts, teachers, bodhisattvas and wise women – getting to know the stories, the struggles and the inspiration of women’s practice from Shakymuni Buddha to now. No registration necessary. All welcome!
Noon Sit Announcement
Due to busy volunteer schedules, we are sorry to cancel the noon sit on Thursday, December 9. The weekday noon sits will resume on Friday, December 10 with no interruptions. Apologies for any inconvenience!
Winter Solstice Sit
Tuesday, December 21,
6-7 PM.
Pilgrim Congregational Church Sanctuary.
Come share candlelight, poetry, music and practice during this ceremony to welcome back the sun. Family friendly! No registration required. This event is in-person only.
Steadiness of Heart: Nurturing Equanimity
Remember to register for the two-day Insight Meditation retreat with Brian Lesage! Suitable for beginner and experienced meditators. Brian will be teaching from Flagstaff but invites us to join. Join online on your own or with our local group gathered in person at a private home (location disclosed to participants only).
Offered freely, but please consider sustaining the teacher with a dana donation here. Please register by November 20! After registering, please email BozemanInsightCommunity@gmail.com to let them know you are participating and to get details about the local gathering. Find more information regarding the teacher and the retreat topic here.
November Schedule Changes
Please note that there will be NO noon sit and the Bozeman Insight Community will NOT be meeting on Thursday, November 25th. Happy Holidays!
Meeting Our Burdens
Join the Bozeman Zen Group on Saturday, February 20 for a morning of silent sitting, walking, dialogue + tea. Some guided meditation on “don’t know mind” and letting go. Appropriate for newcomers and seasoned practitioners.