Annika Sophia Grace, Jessie Solon and Marius Michael-George will be our guests again for the January SoundGate meditation on Friday, January 5 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.
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.
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.
Our SoundGate meditations have moved to the first Fridays of each month at 6:30 PM. We’re excited to welcome local world music group, Yamama! on December 1. We hope you enjoy this meditative soundscape with drums, percussion and vocals.
Freely offered, donations gratefully accepted. Any funds collected will be split between the BDC and the visiting artists.
In person only. No registration necessary.
We invite the entire Bozeman Dharma Center community to join us on Saturday, December 2nd for a half-day retreat! This day is a chance for fellowship and practice as a community in addition to commemorating Shakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment (Rohatsu – Bodhi Day) and the BDC 10 year anniversary. Group leaders will offer practices from our various lineages along with meditation, chanting, bowing, and readings.
On Thursday, November 16 at 5:30 PM, Annika Sophia Grace, Jesse Solon and Marius Michael-George will be our SoundGate guests to share bells, bowls, gong, monochord, drums and vocalizations of healing mantras and sounds of compassion.
NOTE: This program will be an hour, ending at 6:30 PM.
Suggested donation $25
Sliding scale $10 – $45, all are welcome regardless of funds. Any funds collected will be split between the BDC and the visiting artists.
In person only. No registration necessary.
Join the Bozeman Zen Group in welcoming Brad Warner, Zen teacher, Punk Rock musician, blogger, and all-around Not A Jerk! Brad will help us learn more about our ancestor, Eihei Dōgen through the writings of Dōgen in a weekend retreat November 10-12.
A “Friday night only” option is available at registration. No one turned away for lack of funds.
You can learn more about Brad on his website: Hardcore Zen.
Wondering what “Dharma” is or how to start a meditation practice? Interested in checking out the BDC space? Tuesday, November 7 from 5-5:30 PM is your chance to get questions answered, look around, and receive basic meditation instruction at our Newcomer Orientation. All welcome. No registration; just drop by!
