Coming up at The Buddhist Center 

Monday, April 27, 2026

6:30 pm (MT)

The Buddhist Center Website

Weekly Zoom Link

On Monday evening, we'll continue our exploration of forgiveness. The generosity, love and wisdom that are at the heart of forgiveness embody the essence of the entire Buddhist tradition and the path to awakening altogether. In particular, we'll be exploring forgiveness based on understanding the cause. This is an important and uplifting conversation. Please join in.

Feel free to join us at 6:15 for tea and conversation before the teaching. 

Here is the recording of last week's teaching.

New Member Ceremony - Interested in becoming a member of the Buddhist Center? We will be holding a New Member Ceremony on May 11. More information here. Contact Susan with questions or if you would like to join.



Upcoming learning opportunities - Path of Liberation

Mingyur Rinpoche will be in Portland, OR, July 24 - August 1, offering Path of Liberation Levels 1 and 2 as well as Dorje Drolo and White Tara empowerments. more - here

United Way Day of Caring- Join members of our sangha in a day of volunteerism for Routt County. This is a wonderful way to meet other people and give back to the community. May 20th from 9 -11:30 AM. More information and sign up here.

Forgiveness does not mean ignoring what has been done or putting a false label on an evil act. It means, rather, that the evil act no longer remains as a barrier to the relationship. Forgiveness is a catalyst, creating the atmosphere necessary for a fresh start and a new beginning.                                                     

Martin Luther King Jr. 

Contemplation of the Week - Forgiveness and Freedom

From time to time, check what you’re saying to yourself about the people in your life. Notice to see if you’re holding a grudge against anyone. Is there someone you’re refusing to forgive? What is it costing you to not forgive? How does your refusal to forgive trap you in the past? How does it trap others in the past? Imagine the freedom you might experience by being willing to forgive. Imagine being open-hearted and generous enough to forgive. Forgiveness may take some time and effort, but over time, it will free you and those around you.