Author/Translator Bill Porter (“Red Pine”) Talks and Workshop: Jan. 31, Feb. 1, & Feb. 2
BodhiMind Center and Springs Mountain Sangha are pleased to be hosting 3 events by Bill Porter, well-known author and, working under the name “Red Pine,” translator of Chinese and Sanskrit texts. After serving in the army and attending graduate school at Columbia University, Porter moved to a Buddhist monastery in Taiwan and lived with the monks and nuns for 4 years, then worked at English-language radio stations in Taiwan and Hong Kong. His translations include Chinese classical texts, poetry, and Buddhist sutras, such as the Taoteching, the Heart Sutra, and Collected Songs of Cold Mountain. He currently lives in Port Townsend, Washington.
Public Slide Talk: “The Chinese Quest for Solitude” Thurs., Jan. 31, 6:00 PM. US Air Force Academy, Arnold Hall Banquet Room. 2302 Cadet Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840. Note: Enter the Air Force Academy through the North Gate before 6:00 PM. Free.
Public Slide Talk: “A Journey on the Silk Road: From Xi’an to Islamabad.” Fri., Feb. 1, 2:00-4:00 PM. Colorado College, Armstrong Hall, 3rd Floor, Max Kade Theater, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Free.
WorkShop: The Heart Sutra: The Mother of Buddhas. Sat., Feb. 2, 1:00-3:00 PM. Bill Porter will conduct a 2-hour talk and discussion of his translation of the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra. Colorado College Cornerstone Arts Center Screening Room, 825 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Free.
To download the event flyer: http://smszen.org/red.pdf
, using a translation and commentary by Red Pine. Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30, February 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Mar. 6 and 13. Given by Sarah Bender, Sensei. Contact sembender@gmail.com or see this link
All Day Meditation: The Bare Field, The Blessings A day of meditation with the Wet Mountain Sangha and Sarah Bender Sensei, February 9, at the Center for Inner Peace from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. contact: Merrilee: merrileebarnett@gmail.com or see this link
to Zen with Andrew Palmer, Sensei 9:30-3:30 Saturday February 16 at The CC Woman’s Club 20 Mesa Road. During the day we’ll cover the basics of meditation, explore the koan tradition and koan practice, and learn about other aspects of Zen practice and its relevance to our lives today, with ample time for questions and discussion. contact Liz at elizabeth.cramer51@gmail.com or see this link
This Month…
Thursday, January 31 “The Chinese Quest for Solitude.” A slide talk by Red Pine 6:00 PM US Air Force Academy
Friday, February 1 “A Journey on the Silk Road: From Xi’an to Islamabad.” A slide talk by Red Pine Colorado College, Armstrong Hall
Saturday, February 2 “The Heart Sutra: The Mother of Buddhas” a workshop with Bill Porter (Red Pine), CC Cornerstone Arts Center Screening Room
Wednesday, February 6 Platform Sutra Study Group,
Saturday February 9 All Day Meditation: The Bare Field, The Blessings A day of meditation with the Wet Mountain Sangha and Sarah Bender Sensei, Feb. 9, at the Center for Inner Peace from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. contact: Merrilee: merrileebarnett@gmail.com or this link
Tuesday, February 12: Steering Committee meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. Contact: Linda Hodges for the location
Wednesday, February 13 Platform Sutra Study Group,
Saturday, February 16 WITR with Andrew Palmer, Sensei. Contact elizabeth.cramer51@gmail.com; WITR is time spent with one of our teachers. Face-to-face, you encounter the dharma together. It is a good time to share questions about your meditation practice and how it moves in your life. WITR is supported by your donations. A bowl for dana (the spiritual practice of generosity) will be next to the bell you’ll ring before your WITR. We encourage people to give what they can.
Saturday, February 16 Introduction to Zen,
Sunday, February 17 Winter Koan Series continues with Sarah Bender, Sensei and Andrew Palmer, Sensei: Everyone is welcome to attend. No previous koan experience is expected. 3 to 5 PM, 7528 Jenkin Place; suggested dana $10. Contact Sarah Bender
Monday, February 18 Dharma Talk by Sarah Bender, Sensei Colorado College Shove Chapel, Meditation begins at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 20 Platform Sutra Study Group,
Saturday, February 23 SMS Service Leaders Meeting, CC Shove Basement 8:30 after morning meditation
Monday, February 25 Dharma Talk by Andrew Palmer, Sensei Colorado College Shove Chapel, Meditation begins at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 27 Platform Sutra Study Group,
Looking Ahead…
- Spring All Sangha Meeting: Sunday, March 10 (this is a change!)
- Platform Sutra Study Group, March 6 and 13
- Spring Residental Retreat with Sarah Bender, Sensei. April 1-7
Other Events in 2013…
July: Non-residental Retreat with Andrew Palmer, Sensei, July 19-20
September: Retreat with Sarah Bender, Sensei, September 19-22
October: Fall All Sangha Meeting, October 20
December: December Retreat, December