Please note, some of our events are held online through Zoom. In-person events are subject to change. Scroll down to see all our upcoming retreats, classes, and workshops listed in chronological order.
Summer SoundGate
with Kathleen Karlsen & Brian Sparks
Friday
July 26
7-8 PM
In Person
Mantras led by Kathleen Karlsen accompanied by Brian Sparks on Tibetan bowls followed by a relaxing therapeutic bowl session for everyone. Kathleen uses the science of mantras to help others create a healthy brain, a happy heart, and a rejuvenated body. Brian is trained in the Nyingma bowl tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He has received spiritual teachings and instruction from several masters and the granting of Buddhist empowerments. No registration necessary! Any funds collected will be split evenly between the BDC and the guest artists.
Peace Vigil
Saturday
July 27
12-1 PM
In Person
As wars continue to rage and many countries and communities feel unstable, our feeling of helplessness sometimes increase. Join fellow sangha members and sit in an hour of peace and compassion. There will be readings about peace, a compassion ritual and time for silent meditation. No registration necessary!
Registration Open
Tempel Smith Residential Retreat
In Person
This residential retreat on with Tempel Smith is offered by the Bozeman Insight Community. Click here for more information and registration.
Newcomer Orientation
Tuesday
August 6
5-6 PM
In Person
Not sure how to begin or what the BDC is all about? Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for an orientation to the Center and basic meditation instruction! No registration necessary. Freely offered!
Mindful Creativity
with Michãel Palmer
Sunday
August 11
1:30-3:30 PM
In Person
Cultivate your capacity for compassion using collage and paint. Because art can offer a way of exploring things that trouble us and allows us to practice getting to a non-judging place, it can be a useful way to grow compassion.
Space is limited. All materials included. Please pre-register so that we can set up the space accordingly.
Mahasangha Picnic
Sunday
August 18
3:30-5:30 PM
In Person at Bozeman Ponds Pavilion,
700 S Fowler Ave
All are invited and welcome to join for our second annual Mahasangha Picnic: a Sangha building event. Bring a dish to share and spend time connecting with Dharma friends old and new.
Wondering what to bring? Here are some suggestions based on your last name:
A-G: Beverages
H-M: Appetizer/Snack/Side
N-T: Salad/Main
U-Z: Dessert
Save the Date
More Details To Come
- August 20 – October 8: Mindful Self-Compassion offered by Suzanne Colón and Caroline Whisman-Blair
- September 11-25 (Wednesdays): Intro to Meditation
- September 26-29: Zen Sesshin with Tim Burnett & Karen DeCotis
- October 10-18: Tempel Smith returns to Bozeman!
- October 17-21: Residential Retreat with Tempel Smith sponsored by Bozeman Insight
- November 2: Joining Rivers Day of Mindfulness
- October 23-November 13 (Wednesdays): Buddhism Basics
- November 21-23: Dave Smith: Cultivating Emotional Balance
- December 21: Winter Solstice Celebration
