Springs Mountain Sangha, November 2023
All times listed below are Mountain Time
Overview of November Offerings
Wednesday, Nov. 1 was the final session of our Fall Open Source Koan Series
Thursday, Nov. 2 —–Final Session of our 2023 Refuge Series
Monday, November 6, 6 PM, on Zoom and in person at Shove Chapel
Meditation, Sutra Service, conversation
Sarah Bender, Roshi will lead the service and field questions about it
November 7-11: Way of the Bodhisattva Retreat at the Abbey, in Canon City
The Retreat is full, but we want you to know it’s happening, and Three of our members will be taking Refuge in the Bodhisattva Way on Friday evening, November 10.
Monday, November 13, 6 PM, on Zoom and in person at Shove Chapel:
Meditation and Dharma Talk with Sarah Bender, Roshi
Tuesday, November 14, 6:15 PM, on Zoom:
Steering Committee Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 Mountain Time:
Open Source Ecodharma (see zoom link below)
Monday, November 20, 6 PM, on Zoom and in person at Shove Chapel
Meditation, Community Night Conversation
Monday, November 23, 6 PM, on Zoom and in person at Shove Chapel:
Meditation and Koan Exploration with Sarah Bender, Roshi
Ongoing Meditation Schedule, Zoom except Monday Eves
Sundays: Candlelight Meditation 8 to 8:30 PM (Meditation, evening dedication)
Mondays: Meditation and evening starting at 6 PM; We meet both in person at Shove Chapel on Colorado College Campus and on Zoom
Weekday Morning Meditations: 6:30-7:30 AM; A simple, early morning sit is offered on weekday mornings. Someone will ring bells, and the Zoom Zendo will be open and available for those who would like to join. Please leave your camera off while the meditation is in progress. This way, people can come and go easily as needed. Sometimes the whole hour is in silence; sometimes, a koan or poem appears.
Saturdays: Morning Meditation 6:30-8:00 AM, discussion 8-8:30 AM On Saturday mornings discussions are kicked off by a sangha member with a brief talk pertaining to their own experience of practice we call Zen Threads. On alternate weeks, a “mini-threads” group discussion gives each participant a chance to share what is up for them right now. Both formats lead to rich and lively conversation. Join us! It’s a beautiful way to jump-start the weekend. You can join the meditation at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 or 8:00.