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Mindfulness and the Addiction Economy

Non-denominational, UncategorizedErin Strickland

Dave Smith will lead a discussion on Sunday September 28 from 5-7pm on Mindfulness and the Addiction Economy. We can all see how our devices have become weapons of mass distraction, but by turning inward, taking an honest look at our pain and dissatisfaction, and coming to terms with what fuels our addiction, we can find hope in the future of our ever more connected world. In this talk, Dave Smith discuses using the four noble truths and mindfulness as an active framework for recovering the innate goodness of our humanity.

No registration necessary. Please consider offering a donation to Dave in support of his teaching.

Newcomer Orientation

Non-denominational, Uncategorizedmeditation, newcomer orientationErin Strickland

Not sure how to begin or what the BDC is all about? Join us for a newcomer orientation on Tuesday June 3, from 5-6 PM to learn about the Center, get your questions answered, and receive basic meditation instruction. No registration required. Free!

Exploring Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon

Non-denominational, UncategorizedErin Strickland

CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER! We’ll Reschedule at a later date! Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, and is known for its monasteries, fortresses, and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. Did you know it is also known as the country of happiness?

On Friday February 7 from 6-7 PM you can see images and hear personal stories and impressions from Marilyn Raffensperger and Catherine Cussaguet from their ten day journey in Bhutan last November. No registration necessary. Free and open to the public with donations gratefully accepted on behalf of the BDC. Photo courtesy of Catherine Cussaguet.

Opening Ceremony

UncategorizedBozeman Dharma Center

Please help us fill our new space with good, mindful intentions at our Opening Ceremony this Sunday, June 12 at 5:30pm! We will chant, sit, light candles and connect as a community. Join us at 3810 Valley Commons Dr, upstairs and to the left in Unit 6. All welcome!

Join us for an Opening Ceremony for our new space at 3810 Valley Commons Dr, Unit 6 on Sunday, June 12 at 5:30 PM

Give Big

UncategorizedBozeman Dharma Center

Give Big Gallatin Valley is here! We hope you will consider giving to us and some of the other amazing nonprofits participating this year!

Last year your support was crucial in helping us secure a temporary space to meet in person. This year we are excited to have found a space of our own and look forward to sitting with you there!

Now that we’ve found a space, our goal is to rebuild our sanghas. Your donation during Give Big Gallatin Valley will support our local teachers who offer meaningful retreats and classes for us and the greater Bozeman community. Your donation will also help us host nationally known teachers. There are many Dharma leaders who want to come to Bozeman and your donations will help get them here!

If you can, please help us raise $15,000 to nourish and grow our sangha, by giving on Thursday May 5 or Friday May 6th!

Also check out and support these other nonprofits who work to ease suffering in our community: Montana Mindfulness Project, T he Compassion Project, Greater Gallatin United Way, Montana Racial Equity Project, and the Bozeman Help Center!

Meditation and Self-Love

UncategorizedBozeman Dharma Center

We are excited to have guest teacher, Anushka Fernandopulle, help us explore developing meditation as loving awareness, cultivating a way of life that develops wisdom and balance. Anushka will also be the guest speaker at the Bozeman Insight Community’s meeting on Thursday, March 4. To join, use Zoom meeting number 958-657-6266.

Meditation and Cultivation

UncategorizedBozeman Dharma Center

Dave Smith will offer reflections from the early Buddhist tradition and the teachings on cultivation on Tuesday, February 23 from 7-8:30 PM. This will provide a broader perspective on how we can better understand and embrace Buddhist practice.