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.
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.
Newcomer orientation is your chance to check out the BDC space and get basic meditation instruction without committing to attending a whole meeting! Here’s your chance! No registration necessary, in person only.
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.
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:
Whether you’re just starting out or honing your skills, this class will clarify and motivate your practice.
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.
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.
On January 1st there will be no noon sit or Joining Rivers meeting. Our 5:20 PM sit will still be held. Enjoy the holiday and may you be safe!
Annika Sophia Grace, Jessie Solon and Marius Michael-George will be our guests again for the January SoundGate meditation to share bells, bowls, gong, monochord, drums and vocalizations of healing mantras. All donations will be split between the BDC and the guest artists. Suggested donation between $10-$45. All are welcome regardless of funds. No registration necessary.
Give yourself the gift of quiet contemplation and shared practice in this drop-in hour of silent meditation on Monday, December 25 from 4-5 PM. Stay as long as you like. No registration necessary.
