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!
Bozeman Pride
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.
It’s Time to Give Big
It’s here! Please consider making a donation to support our sanghas today! Give Big Gallatin Valley starts at 6 PM today and goes until 6 PM tomorrow. You can make a donation to us here: https://www.givebiggv.org/organizations/bozeman-dharma-center. We’re trying to raise $10,500 which will support our sanghas in multiple ways– by keeping sangha rent low, providing tea, snacks, and office supplies, help track donations/finances (for sanghas without the means), marketing group events, and supporting teachers when they offer classes.
Time for Practice
This Dharma Thought is brought to you by Karen DeCotis of the Bozeman Zen Group (and the BDC director!).
Our practice is immeasurable and constant; whether on a cushion or chair, washing dishes or paying bills, know that you can always practice. Find your feet, contact your breathing. Practice even when distracted. This way you can maintain a joyful, spacious mind even when confronting difficulty and distress. You are in wonderful company!
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!
BDC Supports Streamline!
The Gallatin Valley Urban Transportation District creates a new home for Streamline bus, is endorsed by more than 100 businesses and individuals in the valley, and has overwhelming support from our community. It creates a structure that will allow Streamline to continue receiving vital federal transportation funding. There is NO COST to taxpayers to set up the district. Find out more at yesforstreamline.org.
Mail or drop off your ballot to the Gallatin County Elections Office by May 2 at 8 p.m.!
