Dear Sangha, Our dear friend, Rocky Mountain Insight teacher Pat Komarow, has passed from this world. RMI will be honoring Pat in their service this morning, Nov. 22 (see below). Pat’s family is also planning a memorial,…
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Autumn Koan for this Sunday
Dear Friends, Our koan group last Sunday enjoyed the following koan: Book of Serenity, Case 94 DONGSHAN IS WELL Dongshan was ill. A student asked, “You’re unwell. Is there someone, after all, who isn’t sick?” Dongshan said, “There is.” “Does…
One Day in Autumn Retreat
One Day in Autumn November 14, 2015 A One Day Retreat with Andrew Palmer, Sensei Come settle in for a while. Be silent. Be still. Move slowly and gently. Be still again. Share a meal with friends, give voice to…
An Altar and Sutra Service: Gratitude for Ancestors
An Altar and Sutra Service: Gratitude for Ancestors Tomorrow evening, Monday, November 2, we’ll pause in this season of harvest and remembrance, to call the names of loved ones who are gone. Our altar will be open for decoration…
Contemplative Education Talk Tonight
Dear Sangha, A centrally important topic we took up together early this summer was the practices of inclusion in our individual Zen and in our community. In particular, we spoke of the causes, effects, and importance of racism in our communities,…
November 2015 Newsletter
Ongoing Events Newcomer Orientation: 2nd Monday of the month, CC Shove Chapel, Dharma Hall upstairs at 5:45 pm to meet anyone who would like some orientation to meditation, to our tradition, or to our sangha and customs. 5:15 Dharma Study and Discussion before meditation…
David Hinton, Author of Hunger Mountain will speak Monday night October 26
David Hinton, Author of Hunger Mountain will speak Monday night October 26th. Due to this event, our normal Monday evening schedule will be modified. Andrew Palmer, Sensei will not be giving a dharma talk that evening. We will bow to the…
Multi Sangha Vegetarian Harvest Pot Luck
Multi Sangha Vegetarian Harvest Pot Luck Calling all Springs and Pueblo Buddhist communities, families, friends! Let’s get together and share a meal! When: Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m Where: The Woman’s Club (20 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs) To…
October 2015 Newsletter
Ongoing Events Newcomer Orientation: 2nd Monday of the month, CC Shove Chapel, Dharma Hall upstairs at 5:45 pm to meet anyone who would like some orientation to meditation, to our tradition, or to our sangha and customs. 5:15 Dharma Study and Discussion before meditation: CANCELLED!…
Fall Koan Series Starts This Sunday
When we take up some questions our ancestors have asked, some stories they’ve told to point to the territory of freedom—-when we hold these in our hearts and minds of today and bring our outrageous lives into play with them, something new, fresh,…