Dear Springs Mountain Sangha, On the eve of Thanksgiving, I find my heart full of gratitude for you. That you come together, week in and week out, and have done so for twenty years! That you give so generously…
Thank You
Lit By A Star Retreat – December 8-9
Lit by a Star Retreat with Sarah Bender Roshi December 8 and 9, 2017 In early December, on one of the short days, one of the long nights, we gather to commemorate the awakening that gave the Buddha that…
Sarah Bender’s Roshi Celebration
Roshi Celebration Sarah Bender Roshi of the Pacific Zen School “Noble servant in the Temple of Heron Dreaming” You are invited to a celebration by Springs Mountain Sangha honoring Sarah Bender Roshi’s receipt of transmission in the Zen…
Zen Threads Talk tomorrow Saturday October 7th
Zen Threads with Rory Lowe Saturday, October 7th Please join us for this time when a sangha member shares what is on her/his heart / mind. The talk is given during the last period of the sit at 8:00. Come…
SMS Fall Retreat, October, 2017, Registration
SMS Fall Retreat Monday, October 23 to Sunday, October 29, 2017, with Sarah Bender, Roshi @ The Abbey in Canon City $695 Full-time double occupancy, $100 per day Part-time Single room (if available) $755 Registration Deadline: October 9…
Introduction to Zen September 22-23
On Zen an introduction Springs Mountain Sangha is offering a short introduction to Zen Buddhism. This will include instruction, discussion, an experiential focus on meditation, koan consideration, a tea ceremony; and, a dharma talk by Sarah Bender, Roshi. We…