Visiting the Monastery
English speaking practice is held weekly on Tuesdays and on
the first and third Saturdays of each month. Vietnamese
speaking services are held on Sundays. These and other special
events are listed below. See the contact
page for location and directions.
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Every Tuesday Night Class from 5pm - 7pm in person and on Zoom.
Part of the day will be outside; masks and physical
distancing are encouraged. If you are feeling ill, please join
us from home.
Please bring:
—a mask
—a water bottle
—a lunch/snacks
—layers of clothing and/or a blanket to help with fluctuating
temperatures
—a cushion or something to sit on for sitting meditation
—a raincoat or umbrella in case of rain.
For the indoor portions of our practice, we have adopted the
following guidelines:
1.
Masks are optional. Because people have different
risk factors, risk tolerance levels, and comfort levels with
masks, we ask everyone to contribute to creating a space where
all feel welcome and cared for and can benefit from being at the
monastery in person.
2.
Join us from home if you are not feeling well, have
conditions that cause you to be vulnerable to COVID-19 or if you
have been exposed to someone who is currently ill or suspects
they may have COVID-19. We feel this is a good lesson we have
learned from the pandemic. Let us exercise caution if we are not
feeling well, regardless of what the illness might be.
If you are not able to meet these guidelines, we encourage you
to join us on Zoom for the Dharma talk. Thank you for your
understanding and cooperation! ♥️
Typical Schedules for English
Speaking Days
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Tuesdays
5:00pm - Walking meditation
5:20pm - Break
5:30pm - Sitting meditation (also on Zoom)
6:00pm - Dharma talk and sharing (also on Zoom)
7:00pm - Depart
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Saturdays
Day of Mindfulness. First and Third Saturday
of each month. Usually the third Saturday is a
silent meditation day.
9:15am Arrival, meet outside
9:30am Mindful walking
10:00am Mindful sitting
10:30am Exercise/mindful walking to meditation hall
11:15am Dharma talk (also via Zoom)
12:30pm Lunch
1:15pm Mindful sitting
1:30pm Dharma sharing
2:30pm Depart
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Typical Schedules for Vietnamese
Speaking Days
Sundays
Start 11:00am
Sutra Chanting
Dharma Talk
Lunch
Recovery Dharma
Are you struggling with addiction or know someone who is?
We warmly invite you to join the Compassionate Dharma Cloud
Monastery Recovery Dharma group. Please invite anyone you feel
might benefit from an evening of meditation, readings, and
sharing in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community of people
dedicated to supporting each other in our ongoing recovery. We
are a peer facilitated group and everything shared in our
meeting space is held in strict confidentiality.
When: Every Thursday night at 6pm – 7:00pm (Mountain Time
- Denver)
Location: Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery, 8485 US
Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465. We meet in the lower classroom of
the original main house, off the deck near the bathrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Day of Mindfulness?
A day to take time to give full attention and care to
ourselves by practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness is being
present in each moment, being aware of what is happening in
the here and in the now. We practice mindfulness through noble
silence, conscious breathing, sitting mediation, walking
meditation, and other activities. Enjoy Dharma teachings by
Thay Tinh Man and guest speakers.
What should I bring?
- A vegetarian brown bag lunch or a vegetarian dish to
share
- A water bottle
- Optional: Meditation cushions and chairs are available at
the monastery. Practitioners are welcome to bring their own
preferred method of sitting.
- Optional: A blanket for use during Total Relaxation
What should I wear?
Loose comfortable clothes that cover your shoulders and
knees. Dress in warm layers, as it may be cold in the
meditation hall and outside. The monastery is in the mountains
where it is often 10 degrees colder than Denver. Shoes are not
worn inside. Many people wear sandals or other shoes that are
easy to take on and off, and warm socks if your feet get cold.
What if I am new to the practice of Buddhism?
We warmly welcome beginners. Thay Tinh Man will guide you
and help you. He is happy to answer any questions that you may
have. Just come with an open heart. We are all here to share
and to learn.
What if my back hurts after sitting for just a few minutes
of sitting meditation?
Please feel free to slowly and mindfully adjust your
position and stretch. Chairs are also available.
Is there a cost for the event?
Donations are greatly appreciated, but not required. Tax
deductible receipts are available upon request. Your
generosity in providing a donation ("dana") for the Monastery
is gratefully accepted and encouraged. Your kind donation
helps support the activities of the Monastery (e.g., defray
the costs associated with the space, activities, food and
beverages) and is greatly appreciated.
Are children welcomed?
We currently have a children/family program on our Day of
Mindfulness on the following dates in 2024: April 6, June1,
August 3, October 5, and December 7.
How do I address a monk or nun?
Thay (rhymes with "play") is Vietnamese for "teacher" and can
be used to address any of the monks at the monastery. The
Abbot's name, "Tinh Man" translates to "complete stillness" in
English. To address a specific monk, you may use just the
title Thay or both their title and name, such as Thay Tinh
Man. Nuns are addressed by the title Sư Cô and their name.
