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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 :-)

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.

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.

Jonathan Ellerby built that Spiritual Center to an amazing place of healing and love over a [period…read moreof over 6 years because that is what he was. Rev. Christina Jones has completely destroyed that in a few short months. It transcends being a complete tragedy landing as a spiritual sacrilege. More so her entire board agrees with her threatening behavior. I went to drop off some warm clothes for a homeless man and found the doors unlocked and no one there. I have helped cook lunch and done other volunteer work there for over three years. I called the people who were in charge, and they were too busy to deal with it. I fended off 3 people who came in for 3.5 hours, one being quite belligerent. I called for help again as I am 77 and was ignored or yelled at. So then I left the clothes and necessities for the man at the St. Francis door where the church custodian or whatever he is took them and took the extra effort to throw them into a dumpster full of rotting food instead of just laying them next to the dumpster. When I heard about this, I went back with the homeless man rescued what we could and then wrote several angry emails about my abandonment and the cruel action of deliberately trying to destroy the clothes. So the not so good reverend, in my opinion did not like what I wrote and instead of attempting to do healing she wrote a really nasty email saying she had reporting me to the authorities, though she and everyone refuse to tell me who they are; and then openly threatened to have me arrested for illegal dumping and then board president Bob Bercaw or whatever his last name is sent me an email banning me from the property. Wish I could attach her emails here. So if this sounds like the kind of place you feel will advamce your spiritual growth then go for it. Spiritual growth here is like hiking through peanut butter and gratitude is a word that the reverend and the board can spell but that is as far as it goes.

Have been active here for a few years now. This place is an inclusive haven for any seeker. When…read morethey say "all are welcome," they mean it! Sunday Services are uplifting and positive with lots to take away and chew on. The music is terrific! The readings and poetry are fantastic as well. I love the classes, where you can really bring all of yourself and ask your questions, and join others on the spiritual path. Dr. Jonathan is a fantastic guide and he and the board really shepherd the community mindfully, with many opportunities to participate, join in, and gather in different capacities.

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 place has been a really positive experience for me. The guides are welcoming and create a…read morepeaceful atmosphere. They offer personal meditation guidance, which has helped me deepen my practice. Whether you're new to meditation or looking for a quiet place to recharge, it's a great place to go.

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Looking for peace and need a place to let go of life's problems? This is a place of calm and…read moreserenity! Not only do they have a beautiful indoor facility there is also an outdoor retreat! A meditation enlightenment path that takes you to beautiful waterfalls, flower gardens, magnificent statues, resting spaces with picnic tables and benches and shady spots to rest your weary, tired bones. It is a paved path so if needed you can push a family member or friend in a wheelchair so all people can enjoy this lovely outdoor space. This is a free facility to visit and donations are accepted if you feel moved and want to help with the mission of peace. Out of respect I did not take photos of the interior of the sanctuary. Trust me, it's beautiful and you'll want to visit in person. I am so fortunate that I live close by and can visit regularly. Whether you are a local or are from out of town, it is a true gift to be able to have a place like this in Colorado!

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.

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).