Zen Sesshin

with Nomon Tim Burnett

Nov 12-15

In Person

The Bozeman Zen Group welcomes Nomon Tim Burnett back to Bozeman to lead a multi-day sesshin! 

The sesshin offers inspiring practice with zendo forms in place – right at the Bozeman Dharma Center. Enjoy zazen, service, dharma talks, and oryōki (formal eating) practice. Hours are 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday – Saturday, with a half day on Sunday. Although participation can be flexible, priority for attendance will be given to those who sign up for all four days. Persons planning to attend on Sunday should have attended at least one other day of the sesshin. There is no Sunday-only option.

Releasing the Knot of the Mind

with Anam Thubten

Public Talk
Nov 13 7-9PM at Pilgrim Congregational

Retreat
Nov 14-15
Triple Tree Owner’s Center

In Person

The Nyingma teachings of Tibetan Buddhism offer profound methods for experiencing the self liberation of mind in the realm of now. This retreat willl draw on teachings from Anam Thubten’s new book, Releasing the Knot of the Mind: Instructions on Resting in Stillness and Awareness, available from Shambhala Publications.

The Friday evening talk, from 7-9pm on Nov 13th is free and open to the public. The retreat, which is currently full but accepting names for a waitlist, is Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 5pm.

Dharma Book Club

Tuesday
November 24
5-6 PM

In Person

Our next book selection is Beyond Religion by the Dalai Lama. This is an informal book club with no set agenda. The goal is to encourage each other to read Dharma books and have some discussion about how the concepts apply to our personal practice.

Volunteers Needed!

Wednesday
November 18
4:30-7:30PM

In Person

On the 3rd wednesday of each month, we are in need of nine volunteers to serve warm, healthy meals at Fork and Spoon. Volunteers also bus tables, and wash dishes.

TO SIGN UP, EMAIL: tanya@bozemandharmacenter.org

Lost Species Day

Monday
November 30
7-8:30 PM

In Person

On Monday, November 30th from 7-8:30PM, Joining Rivers Sangha will host Lost Species Day, an international day of remembrance and reflection. Meg Hollingsworth joins us to guide the practice. 

This year’s offering will include sitting and walking, 108 bell rings, and dharma sharing. Urban trees will be honored. Participants are invited to bring photos, parts of storm damaged or felled trees, artwork, and stories of joy and/or sorrow. The practice of 108 bell rings is thought to clear the 108 human vexations, bringing forth joy.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP here.

Rohatsu

Saturday
Dec 5
8AM to Noon

In Person

Join us for the annual commemoration of the historic enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) under the Bodhi Tree. This year, the Bozeman Zen Group offers a half-day of practice including sitting and walking meditation. Michãel Palmer will give a talk on the six realms and their relationship to enlightenment. All are welcome, no prior meditation experience required.

Register here.