I have been attending classes at Heruka Buddhist Center for almost two years now. Everyone there…read moreis sweet and has the best intentions in mind - it is up to the person attending how involved in the center they wish to get. If one is just looking for a relaxing meditation - to full on Buddhist study and practice, it completely depends on the goals that you have as an individual. It has a wonderful bookstore - with Buddhist books written to relate to the western world. It is an extremely positive place - filled with wonderful people.

Gen Rinzin is a wonderful teacher who gives many thoughtful examples and makes buddhist teachings…read morerelevant to today. The community is also full of kind and interesting people, all wanting to improve themselves. Worth dropping in for a class and checking it out!

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.

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).

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 :-)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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