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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

This place is a gem! I have had sessions with Kathy years ago, who is a master of her craft, and…read morealso highly recommend Susan (light language healing), Andre (Akashic records) and most recently, Jeff (chakra balancing/reiki) with flying colors! You can tell that Kathy chooses her practitioners very carefully as they all match the intention she infuses into the studio. The wonderful energy can be felt as soon as you step foot in the studio. The session room is clean and comfortable, and the feeling of "being taken care of" is palpable. Jeff even has his special dog, Miko (hope I got his name right) as a healing partner too! This is a wonderful place to restore, heal, and care for yourself!

Love love love this place. I got my level one reiki with Kathy who was wonderful. Felt at home with…read moreher immediately. Did a session recently with Jeff that just left me with a sense of utter peace I needed. The Sunday night yoga class is also a favorite. If you're searching this place, just book it.