A Thriving Life: Happiness is the new wealth

Monday, October 23rd | 7:15-8:30pm

In this public talk with international Buddhist meditation teacher Kadam Lucy James, we will explore new ways fo thinking using Buddhist wisdom so we can create a life in which joy and good feelings are our moment to moment experience. During this talk we will begin to unlock how to access access all the truly good-stuff life has to offer.

Death & Dying: What you need to know - Evergreen Day Course

Saturday, October 28 | with Kadam Lucy James

In this day course, Kadam Lucy will explain the life-affirming meditation on death and impermanence, along with the Buddhist understanding of consciousness. Acknowledging our own impermanence will give us a new and inspired appreciation for each day, and allow us to prepare skillfully for the inevitable so that we no longer need to fear it. This course will also help us to help loved ones who are dying or who have died, including our pets.

Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Manjushri

Saturday, November 4 | at Heruka Buddhist Center Fort Collins

This empowerment is a sublime guided meditation through which we develop a relationship with Wisdom Buddha Manjushri and form an extraordinary vision of spiritual transformation for ourselves and our world. Through this guided meditation and blessings, we become empowered to nurture our own innate potential for wisdom, which dispels the darkness of our inner confusion and gives us the pure happiness of mental peace.

Refuge From the Storm—Teachings on Buddhist refuge followed by a Refuge Ceremony

Sunday, November 19 | with Kadam Lucy James

Join us for a talk on a practical approach to refuge that will energize our spiritual life, followed by the actual Buddhist Refuge Ceremony, a blessed ritual meditation dating back to the time of Buddha Shakyamuni. This Ceremony draws us closer to the love and protection of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha; and you can choose whether you use it to formally become a Buddhist or simply as a powerful blessing and inspiration on your spiritual journey.

Christmas & New Years Eve Candlelight Events

Sunday, December 24th & Sunday, December 31st

Join us as we delve into the essence of world peace – a peaceful, loving mind – and the power of prayer to make that happen. The winter holidays are associated with warm wishes of peace and joy for everyone.

Tired of the same old New Year’s Eve bash? Meditate your way into 2022 instead! We start the year in just the way we mean to continue it … with a peaceful, positive mind and a big compassionate heart.

Foundation Program Open House

Thursday, January 11th

Join us to learn more about Foundation Program and find out if it’s right for you! Now’s your chance to deepen your knowledge of Buddhism! We are excited to announce that Guest teacher Gen Kelsang Tabkay will be giving an introduction to the Foundation Program at KMC Colorado.

Open House ~ Come visit your local Buddhist center!

Sunday, January 28th

You are warmly invited to an Open House at Kadampa Meditation Center Colorado. Stop by to meet the teachers and community, tour the meditation shrine, enjoy refreshments and snacks, and participate in a free guided meditation. You may also browse our bookstore, see beautiful Buddhist art, and ask questions about meditation and modern Buddhism. Everyone welcome!

Buddha Tara Empowerment ~ The Wind of Change

February 3 & 4 | with Kadam Lucy James

Buddha Tara – known as "the Swift One, the Heroine" – is a manifestation of the fearless wisdom of all enlightened beings. To come to our aid, she moves faster than wind; for countless generations people have relied upon her for protection against fears and anxieties, and for guidance, inspiration, and a steady source of encouragement. She is the perfect source of refuge for our troubled world.The empowerment of Green Tara is granted via a blissful ritual meditation that has been passed down from generation to generation since the time of Buddha himself.