Bozeman Dharma Center

In this art and journaling workshop on Saturday January 4 from 9 am to 12:30 pm, we will focus on naming and expressing our practice intention for the new year.  We will use collage, markers, paint, and stencils to manifest our intuition and values. Supplies will be provided. You do not need to know how to draw or paint to participate! 3810 Valley Commons Dr. Suite 6, Space is limited; please pre-register at bozemandharmacenter.org. Sliding scale $20-$60; Scholarships available, no…

Are you interested in starting a meditation practice? Join us on Saturday January 25 from 9 am to 12:30 pm to learn several different styles of meditation and find one that works for you. We will cover how to start a meditation practice at home, posture, breath practice, walking meditation, body scan guided meditation, working with a question, mindfulness, Metta practice, and Tonglen. Register at bozemandharmacenter.org. Sliding scale, $0-$50, no one turned away for lack of funds.

We face so many challenges in life. There are states of mind and heart we encounter over which we have little control, but we do have influence and the possibility for growth and healing. Working with obstacles is an opportunity to be fully alive, interested and brave. Join Zen priest Karen DeCotis for a Friday evening talk on Feb 28 (7-8:30 pm) and Saturday day long meditation retreat on March 1 (9-4:30)to explore inventive countermeasures we can discover together. Registration…

Join senior BDC practitioners on Saturday April 19 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM to explore central teachings of our 2600 year old Buddhist tradition. This half day retreat will have a presentation, dialogue, meditation, practice, and time for questions. Great for those new to meditation and Buddhist practice. Seasoned practitioners are warmly encouraged as well. We will discuss the different lineages of Buddhism, the life of the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path and the precepts. Please…

In times of profound change and uncertainty, we are presented with unique opportunities to explore our true nature. On Saturday April 26 from 9 AM to Noon, Elaine Huang will lead attendees to learn of the psychological and neuroscience-based concepts along with somatic and mindfulness practices that foster resilience and stabilize their recognition of fundamental nature. Go to bozemandharmacenter.org for ticketing information. (406) 219-2140

On May 10 from 9 AM to Noon, the Bozeman Dharma Center will host a mahasangha half-day retreats. This retreat allows you to get a feel for the different groups that practice at the BDC and practice in a community. Make connections with dharma friends old and new! There will be sitting and walking meditation, chanting, and tea! Offered in person and via Zoom. Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons Suite #6, (406) 219-2140. Go to www.bozemandharmacenter.org for tickets. Sliding…

This Intro to Meditation Class on Saturday May 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM will focus on what to do when you get stuck in your practice and ways to expand your “meditation toolkit.” Bring your questions and spend the morning learning and exploring how to bring curiosity and compassion to your practice. Bozeman Dharma Center 3810 Valley Commons, Suite #6. (406) 219-2140. Purchase tickets at: bozemandharmacenter.org. Sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. This class…