An Introduction to Zen

A Daylong Retreat with Soto Zen Priest Jiryu Rutschman-Byler

Saturday, February 24, 9 am - 4 pm

This daylong retreat, led by visiting Soto Zen Priest Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, will
include traditional elements of Zen retreats, including Zen-style sitting meditation and
walking meditation. There will also be a dharma talk and opportunity for
discussion. For more information and to register for the daylong, click here.

A Taste of Zen
An Evening with Jiryu
Friday, February 23, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Join us for an opportunity to learn about Zen practice with visiting Soto Zen Priest Jiryu
Rutschman-Byler. This evening will include teachings by Jiryu and some short
meditations. This program is open to the public with no registration required and is
offered on the basis of dana or mutual generosity. For more information about the
evening, click here.

Beginning Insight Meditation Class

with Erin Treat
Five Tuesdays starting February 27, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

During this five-class series, Resident Dharma Teacher Erin Treat will offer
instructions suitable for those who have never tried meditation before as well as
seasoned practitioners. For more information and to register, please click here.

A Midwinter Dharma Potluck

Saturday, February 10, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Come get to know your fellow meditators over a shared meal, music and conversation.
We invite you to bring a yummy dish to share. Please click here for more information.
 Quieting the Mind, Freeing the Heart
Five-Night Retreat with Erin Treat & Tempel Smith, Assisted by Yong Oh
May 11-May 16

Registration is now open for the spring retreat! During this five-night retreat, we will
engage in Buddhist practices of lovingkindness, mindfulness and insight meditation,
developing an embodied awareness of our present-moment experience. This five-night
retreat at Kelly Place in McElmo Canyon is suitable for both new and seasoned
practitioners. Please click here to register.

Mindfulness-Based 12 Step Group

ADDITIONAL NEW MEETING TIME!

Wednesdays, 12-1, and now Sundays, 4:30-5:30

The Mindfulness-Based 12 Step Group has added an additional meeting time: Sundays
from 4:30-5:30. The group is an open gathering blending mindfulness and the 12 Steps
as resource tools for developing healthy relationships with ourselves and all other
people, places and things.

Fantastic News and Huge Thank You!

We have reached our goal of at least 108 Sustaining Sangha members!
In January, the Durango Dharma Center reached our goal of at least 108 members in
our Sustaining Sangha monthly direct-deposit program. In fact we have 110! This
program is key to sustaining the teachings of the dharma in Durango. We are so grateful
to all who participate. Thank you. And for those who would like join, we welcome you!
It's now possible to join by credit card. Please click here.

Upcoming Monday Night Speakers:

Monday, February 5: Yong Oh
Monday, February 12: Maureen Fallon-Cyr
Monday, February 19: Roshi Jiryu Rutschman-Byler
Monday, February 26: John Bruna
For the complete schedule, please click here.

Upcoming Sati Sundays:

February 11 and 25, from 9-10:15 am

Upcoming Extended Sit Practice:

Sunday, February 4, 9-11 am
Wednesday, February 21, 7-9 am