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.

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

On Monday November 6th I was disrespected at the diamond way Buddha center by lead meditation…read moreinstructor . and don't agree with the meditation practice. False teachings about colors related to chakras. The meditation keeps you trapped in low vibration.

This is an amazingly dedicated group of people who work tirelessly with their minds for the benefit…read moreof all beings. It's pretty great to be a part of, and for many it's easy to overlook just how amazing it is. Nobody at the Diamond Way Buddhist Center brags about themselves, but it is very obvious that it is full to the gills with meditators who have gained their wisdom through experience. If you're looking for "the real deal" in your own language, there is absolutely no better place. (And, if there ever was, the people at the Diamond Way Buddhist Center would probably go there!) There are many stories of methods less effective than the ones used here are sold for thousands of dollars. The meditations at the Diamond Way Buddhist Center are always free! (There are indeed some things that have a nominal cost, but never much.) I highly recommend checking it out; it's the best I've found!