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.

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.

While I was in Denver this summer I was able to attend a Sunday service at Orgyen Khamdroling and…read moreit was beautiful! The building and rooms were super clean and full of character, you can tell the people who run this place truly take pride in caring for it. The friendliness of the people here was outstanding. This was my first visit here and I felt welcomed from the moment I set foot through the doors. Before service started, a member set me up with the books they were using for the day and as they went through it, during service, the person next to me would queue me periodically to help me keep pace with their prayers- this was a relief and very helpful for a newcomer like me. A bonus before service was a 45 min yoga session that happens every Sunday and it's free to anyone and everyone! This was a nice stretch for the morning and was fun hearing the conversation between members. I felt completely comfortable as the yoga moves were not overwhelming or too difficult and the members made it a point to include my friend and me in their banter. At the end of the session, was time for quiet and relaxation and ended about 15 to 30 minutes before the Sunday service began. Overall, a wonderful place that I would recommend to everyone! Definitely a place to visit while in Denver, not matter your religion or background, this place is accepting to all!

Angela B. You can learn a great deal about Buddhist…read moremeditation and Tibetan ritual practice and culture at OKL. Anyen Rinpoche's teaching style will help to inspire you to engage in a deeper relationship with yourself and help you to find an authentic motivation to be more beneficial to others. If you want to gain a better understanding of your mind and how you relate to others, Anyen Rinpoche and OKL members will be of great support to you.

Stopped by to check out the Buddhist Temple. It looked closed but the outside was still available…read morefor visitors. Very nice decorations and incense and lights are outside for those to pray. There's a creek that flows through the edge of the temple which is pretty cool. Only thing is that the two parakeets in the cage need toys and different variety branches so their feet don't get sore! It's also covered up and it looks miserable in the cage.

The staff and monk we met here were so kind and wonderful about introducing us to the many services…read moreof the temple. We were very happy to perform our New Year's 初詣 ritual there this year. They even gave us a form to fill out for prayers for people in our live (including ancestors).

Im faithfully Nichiren Buddhist. And on Sundays i love going to the Culture Center. Everyone is so…read morefriendly and the Culture Center is in a great location if your hungry after leaving the Service. The book store is awesome and stocked with whatever you need. Even when the Register messes up they can still help you. Its clean and well lit, not to cool or to hot. Parking is plentiful in a secured lot if you get there early. Your car is safe on the street too. Not sure what else to say that people dont already know.

I first contacted the Sgi culture center from Italy before my first visit to the USA in 1991. They…read morewere most welcoming and encouraging and they put me in touch with seniors in faith. This center is serene and well kept, everyone is smiling and warm. This is the base of my many travels to Denver. The Sgi is a global network of people committed to world peace, and they practice what they say. A very impressive rendition of Buddhism for the modern world! And did I say that there is a Starbucks very close by and the famous Colorado cafe? Love it and recommend this to anybody interested in being part of a movement that practices for world peace and social justice

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

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.

The Boulder Shambhala Center has been a continued source of vitality for me while I've been…read moreattending Naropa University. Shambhala's founder, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, had a vision for creating enlightened society in America and the world at large, and being involved with the center has given me a glimpse of how this is not only possible, but already happening in our community. I know a term like enlightened society can come across as fantastic and even fanatical, but in my experience it just feels like sanity. People at Shambhala aren't afraid of being themselves, and the amount genuineness and presence that results from that feels fresh and alive. If you are put off by pricing, know that the center will work with you to make sure you can attend the program you'd like to. In my experience, Shambhala has been much more interested in helping people come back to their own goodness than making money!

All the teachers are some of the most emotionally intelligent people I know. Great lessons on…read moreBuddhism and the path of Shambhala. Well decorated spaces to meditate with lots of classes to take - both payed and free.

Padmasambhava Meditation Center (PMC) is a place for the study and practice of meditation in the…read moreNyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The center is named after Padmasambhava (tr. lotus-born), also known as Guru Rinpoche (tr. precious teacher), who was a great Indian Buddhist master and saint. Guru Rinpoche's activities enabled Vajrayana Buddhism to take a firm hold in Tibet. When practiced with devotion, compassion, and diligence, under the guidance of a qualified teacher, the teachings can be effective in awakening one's true nature. One can receive instruction here on how to practice meditation, either with the guidance of a qualified teacher, or by oneself on specific days and times. The staff/community, or sangha, and a supportive environment can encourage developing one's meditation practice. There are opportunities to listen to teachings with many Buddhist teachers in a specific lineage, study Tibetan Buddhist texts, learn preliminary practices, and participate in various ritual ceremonies. The goal of these programs is teach one to practice wisdom and compassion into one's life. On top of live teachings (which occur Thursdays for members), there are also sometimes streaming teachings that are recorded and available to the public to listen to at home - there is one up right now about Introduction to Meditation, from Sept 27th. Every Sunday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the center is open for all to come and do his or her own practice. On special days throughout the year, the sangha gathers to make feast offerings and practice meditation together. PMC's large and spacious meditation room has the capacity to welcome up to 450 people. The basement floor features a large dining hall, a large residential kitchen, and a library. A parking lot adjacent to the building offers ample space to park. There is a small shop near the entryway where one can purchase items to support practice, such as thangkha paintings, ritual implements such as incense, malas (prayer beads), prayer flags, bells, drums and books. The center is wheelchair accessible from the main entrance via a service elevator. Meditation cushions and chairs are provided in the main shrine room; but attendees are welcome to bring their own cushions if they wish. I have only been in here briefly, but it seems very well kept and like a positive place to visit if one wishes to learn to meditate or listen to teachings -- the little store is also very cool. :)

Came to meditate on a Sunday morning. We RSVPed online. It's free. Very beautiful, very clean…read more Tibetan art. No nonsense silent meditation. Very peaceful environment. Very kind people.

Inspirational meditations spiritual enlightenment, beautiful surroundings and very friendlyread more

A great place to give merit, meditate, and learn to center oneself. This is my go to place to…read moremeditate when I'm not at home. The abbot here speaks fluent English and provides knowledge of Siddartha's teachings. This place can be packed when there's a Buddhist holiday, one of the best places to go to eat Hmong food :-)