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    Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery

    Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery

    5.0(7 reviews)
    40.5 mi

    I had the pleasure of visiting this monastery for an English Speaking Day of Mindfulness. They hold…read morethem regularly and you can find the schedule on their website. You can also subscribe to e-mail updates regarding upcoming events (under Contact). It's an all-day affair (930AM - 400PM) but I left before lunch (1230PM). We started with sitting meditation, then went outside for a walking meditation and some tai chi, and then went back inside for a Dharma talk. It was a wonderful experience. Meditation in a Buddhist setting is always healing but I felt that their guided meditation was particularly effective. The monk was very adept at leading the group and offered useful techniques such as focusing on physical objects. Additionally, the walking meditation was a beautiful experience. The grounds are lovely and we were instructed to focus on physical sensations (we were barefoot), as well as sights, smells, and sounds. It was very therapeutic and serene. -These events as well as any visits to the monastery are all donation-based. Please give. -As with any other Buddhist buildings, no shoes are allowed inside. -Wear comfortable and loose clothing that covers shoulders and knees. -The monastery is in the mountains so it's about 10 degrees colder than Denver. The event involves walking meditation so bring layers. -Children are welcome. Directions: Starting in southwest Denver at the intersection of Highways 285 and C-470, head south on Highway 285 for 8.3 miles to S. Settler's Drive. There is a fire department on the right. Turn right onto S. Settler's Drive and make an immediate left, then the first right, then left into the parking area.

    There is more than meets the eye…read more Drive 20 minutes southwest of Denver into the windy mountains of highway 285 (or Hampden) and you'll arrive at a lush open valley with glimpses of a house upon the hills and a massive 5 storey tall standing buddha amidst the surrounding trees in the mountains on the right. Exit the dirt roads and navigate yourself up thru the trees and up to the monastery which used to be a house. All the land you see is owned by the monastery and major expansion is planned for the future. The teacher of all things The monastery is open to all people of all walks of life at all times of day. But if you arrive on a day without any teachings scheduled you can find Abbot Tinh Man hiking the many acres that the monastery owns or perhaps gardening near the koi fountain or possibly reading in his library. If you are new to the monastery he likes to learn about your life experiences and he will share his. He nor any monks living at the monastery are not preachers. They will help guide you to a mindful way of living everyday life with simple yet deep philosophy such as being mindfully present when having a conversation or stop and just breathe from time to time. Monastery is the new temple Maybe it's the setting, maybe because it's newer, or maybe it's the Abbot Tinh Man but this place has caught the eyes of thousands. On big holiday celebrations such as Lunar New Year or Buddha's birthday you will find hundreds of people at the monastery. Hidden above the tree line If you have you hiking shoes on (or even if you don't) there is a trail that leads up the mountain for a short 5-10 minute hike that takes you to the jewel of the monastery, a massive statue of a standing buddha that overlooks the valley. Whether you go to see her, pray, enjoy the scenery, it is a must do. Also to the side there is another statue of a sleeping buddha. Although this statue and site is still in construction, Abbot Tinh Man does wed couples here upon request. Donate for a cause Please donate when you are there (you will find wooden boxes with slits in them in the main monastery). Just a few years ago the monastery was just a tiny single family home and now it's a beautifully landscaped oasis for people to come to make a change in their life. All the money that is donated gets channeled back to the monastery which is for the community.

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    Zen Center of Denver - The zendo

    Zen Center of Denver

    4.3(4 reviews)
    32.8 miUniversity Park, Southeast

    Denver doesn't have very many Zen centers. But, we do have a very strong center with the ZCD…read more It's a beautiful setting, with comfortable carpeted floors (no shoes), tall ceilings, and an intricate shrine alcove. The center is easily accessible to those new to Buddhism or Meditation, with instruction available from qualified teachers in a setting that is separate from the main sitting room, so you don't feel intimidated by all those people in robes. Show up a little early so they know you need the lesson. Regular sittings, often twice a day. Regular talks and retreats. Nice folks. Check the calendar: http://www.zencenterofdenver.org/Calendar/ or the website for more info: http://www.zencenterofdenver.org/ For those more familiar with Zen practice, the ZCD leans a little to the Rinzai side, lineage is Robert Aitken Roshi's Diamond Sangha.

    I attended a beginner night event at the Zen Center of Denver and was very impressed with the…read moreexperience. All of the beginner students were welcomed upon arrival and we were given basic instructions prior to the meditation session starting. I felt comfortable and prepared based on the instructions offered. The group was a mix of visitors and regular members and followed the structure of 25 minutes seated meditation, 5 minutes of walking meditation, a second 25 minute seated meditation and second 5 minute walking meditation. Following the meditation, the primary teacher and two group leaders offered basic insights on buddhism, the zen tradition and their group. They also invited us to become a regular member of their community, which was nice. While I am a fairly seasoned meditation practitioner, I appreciated the guidance and basic understanding of a practice that I am less familiar with, and I would recommend the beginner night event to anyone new to meditation, or interested in exploring the zen tradition.

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    Karma Dzong

    Karma Dzong

    2.5(2 reviews)
    12.4 mi

    5 stars + 2 stars = 3.5 but ... well OK I will round up…read more Beautiful mediation space at top with inspiring flatiron/mountain views out classic 1920's windows and the space is beautiful Tibetan art with bright colors but getting to the top of these stairs is a different thing. A bit crowded on weekends and the "in" crowd is there in full regalia - Boulder that is not Tibetan - though they do have events with "real" tibetan monks. Going through the meditation classes is a bit dry. Everything means nothing etc etc etc Dreams mean nothing Suffering is illusory sorry can't buy it all but then do you have to? I.E. if it doesn't have substance, meaning or is an illusion can it be digested, bought or believed?

    As far as coming here to experience something spiritual, it's not doing it for me…read more I went to a weekend retreat taught by the main Tibetan teacher called 'The Sakyong". Not sure why there is a 'the' in front of his name but maybe has something to do with his grandiosity and all the pomp and circumstance around his arrival and him sitting on a gold throne that was placed in the room high above everyone sitting on these small, brick-like square cushions on the floor. I though Buddhism was a religion that teaches having no ego and this was not something that seemed like that. The ego of this Sakyong was very noticeable and he also lacked any passion or real presence. I just get the feeling that this place is about making tons of money off of the Boulder community seeking spiritual guidance and meditation instruction. There is also another huge center run by the same teacher and upon a further internet search I found there are these Shambhala Centers all over the USA and even around the world. I guess Buddhism is a big money business and the Shambhala organization is certainly cleaning up. When I saw "The Sakyong" arriving in his black Escalade with other BMW and Escalade SUV's pulling up behind him and his door being opened by some attendant and then all the people outside and inside bowing to him like he was some sort of Buddhist king, I was completely shocked. Not what I expected. Maybe I don't know about Buddhism enough, but this was enough for me to know I don't want to pursue this as a spiritual path.

    Longmont Buddhist Temple - buddhist_temples - Updated May 2026

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