2018
28Dec
New Year’s Seminar – ” ‘In Depth: Basic Teachings and Practices”
The topic of the seminar will be developed through lectures, question and answer, open discussion, and small groups.
On New Year’s Eve we will have a festive dinner and a dance party, followed by Zazen and 108 bells to welcome...
09Jan
Practice Period
At Crestone Mountain Zen Center we continue the monastic tradition of the 90-day Practice Period. During the Practice Period residents and students are engaged in a rigorous daily schedule of Zazen, oryoki meals, lectures, study, and ceremony. All Practice Period participants live together for...
02Feb
Weekend Seminar (Boulder)
Zentatsu Baker Roshi will teach a Weekend Seminar from February 2-4 in Boulder. It will be held at the Chautauqua Community House, a beautiful venue at the base of the Flatirons. Read more...
31Mar
Sesshin
Sesshin means to gather the mind. Sesshin is a traditional seven-day meditation intensive. It includes sitting and walking meditation, oryoki meals, daily Dharma talks, and private interviews with the teacher. Read more...
23Apr
Wild Dharma Practice
In 2018 there will be two “Wild Dharma” backpacking expeditions. In April, Zenki Roshi will lead an expedition into the Dirty Devil Canyon in Utah, followed by a trip in August into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the extensive and rugged...
04May
“Inbetweentime (Ain’t We Got Fun)” – Weekend Seminar (Boulder)
Zentatsu Baker Roshi will teach a Weekend Seminar from May 4-6 in Boulder. It will be held at the Chautauqua Community House, a beautiful venue at the base of the Flatirons. Read more...
18May
Dharma Practice and Psychotherapy
Bruce Tift returns to Crestone Mountain Zen Center for a weekend of open dialogue about the relationship between Buddhist practice and psychotherapeutic work. Buddhist practitioners and psychotherapists of any tradition or school are welcome. The dialogue is limited to 20...
26May
Work Week
During the Work Week the Sangha will come together to plant the vegetable garden, continue with improving the campus landscaping, develop the soil in the new garden plot, and prepare the facilities for the summer guest season. Come enjoy the camaraderie...
07Jun
Weekend Seminar
The Seminar is an opportunity for new and experienced students to explore basic teachings of Zen Buddhism. We will explore these questions through lectures, question and answer, open discussion, and small groups.
Previous experience with Zen is not required. Read more...
05Jul
Weekend Sitting
A Weekend Sitting is a two-and-a-half-day day meditation intensive. Arrival is between 4-5 pm, we will have an opening dinner on Thursday at 6 pm, followed by evening meditation. All day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning will be dedicated to...
06Aug
Wild Dharma Practice
In 2018, there will be two “Wild Dharma” backpacking expeditions. In August, Zenki Roshi will lead an expedition into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the extensive and rugged mountain range where Crestone is located. In April, there will also be...
18Oct
Weekend Sitting
A Weekend Sitting is a two-and-a-half-day day meditation intensive. Arrival is between 4-5 pm, we will have an opening dinner on Thursday at 6 pm, followed by evening meditation. All day Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning will be dedicated to...