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.

My review is for the online courses (although I see that the new location is walking distance from…read moremy home!). After moving to Denver I was hopeful that I would be able to connect with a center and I was delighted to find that there is a thriving community here. I was able to quickly locate the available classes, purchase both individual classes, and now a membership. This weekend was an online retreat and I found it easy to attend and follow along. The sound and video were fantastic and the classes started and ended on time, which I greatly appreciate. Now that I've signed up for a monthly membership, I'm looking forward to taking a stroll around the lake to class as weather and pandemic restrictions allow.

I first visited in 2002, and liked the classes a ton. Buddhism has some great perspectives…read more Actually lived in their Cap Hill house for a year before moving up to Fort Collins. It was a great experience. Now I visit when I can. Their downtown space is very cool and peaceful inside, and people are very welcoming. You don't need to bring anything. They have cushions and comfy chairs. I bring a notebook; Kadam Lucy always has something I want to remember. PARKING: People complain about parking downtown, but it's not so bad. There are two parking lots basically next door, so it's not hard to find. The one on Glenarm is $5 for the day except when there's something big going on downtown, and then it's $20. When it's $20, I go to the parking lot behind it (other side of the alley). It'll be $10. But street parking works too. The teachers are aware to keep the class short enough for the meter :-). And Sundays are free parking.

Namo Ami Dabutsu…read more Wonderful place to spend with my family on Sunday mornings.

Jodo Shin shu may be the largest sect of Japanese Buddhism. I visited the Denver Buddhist Temple…read morefor a Sunday morning service earlier this week. The service waas beautiful and I found the discussion relevent and easy to follow. I will attend another service soon.

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.

This is a very nice and quaint little Thai Theravada Buddhist temple, supported by the very famous,…read morerenowned and now deceased monk Luangta Maha Boowa. The temple is located on the out skirts of Parker, CO in a rural part of the city on the east side of the town. The monks are friendly, and there is also one monk that speaks rather good English. There are occasional mediation practices in the evenings, though days and times may vary. As such it is best to call and ask what time, and if any events are planned for the day or upcoming weekend, holiday etc.

Occassionally they have Parties to create money for the Temple. They sell homemade Thai dishes and…read moreyou can donate to the cook as you try their offerings. All of the dontations then go to the Temple. Well worth a try. Just not sure of their schedule for their parties.

The Cambodian Buddhist of Colorado is a non-profit Buddhist Temple that was established in late…read more2016. Good monk and peaceful!

Everyone is so friendly and welcoming to anyone interested in attending the newcomers, service,…read moremeditation class, Buddhist class and/or book club. We recently had an all day yoga and Buddhist day. Fascinating! There's always a nice gathering afterwards with tea and snacks. It is a small and growing community and they make you feel at home right away. Come check it out and decide for yourself. We hope to see you soon.

Our temple is small, like a family, yet we love visitors and welcome new members to our family!…read moreFounded by local Japanese American farming families in the 1960's, the Longmont Buddhist Temple is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple honoring our Japanese founder of 750 years ago, Shinran Shonin. Services consist of chanting in Sino-Japanese (the Chinese-informed ancient language preserved in the chants), singing or listening to inspirational music, and hearing our Sensei's dharma talk (sermon). Afterwards, we gather in the community room for snacks, tea and conversation. We provide guidance based on Shin Buddhist teachings, which like all Buddhist teachings from all traditions, are very useful in our modern world! Check out this Wikipedia article on Shin Buddhism to familiarize yourself with our tradition, then come and visit- we'd love to meet you! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C5%8Ddo_Shinsh%C5%AB