The Durango Dharma Center was formed in 1991 by a few individuals desiring support in their sitting practice. It has grown over the years and is now a Colorado non-profit corporation and a federal 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Sangha supports a variety of sitting groups, classes and retreats. The Sangha is Vipassana (Insight) oriented but welcomes a variety of meditators.

Currently the Durango Dharma Center business is managed by the Board of Directors consisting of Linda Barnes, Tecumseh Burnett, Dave Casey, Marlena DeCarion, Kate Errett, Judy Gerhardt, Barbara Klema (Bill Ball CDLC Representative)

Teaching guidance and programming is provided by the Community Dharma Leader Council(CDLC) consisting of Bill Ball, Katherine Barr, Bruce Cressman and Erin Treat.

VISION STATEMENT

Centered in a commitment to personal practice, we nurture, support and celebrate the development of wisdom and compassion for all who seek it. Connecting on a path of heart we create a community dedicated to authentic self-realization, for the benefit of all.

Our Values

• To practice Stewardship in our effort and commitment to align our decisions and actions with our vision, mission and values
• To practice Tolerance through patience, respect, and acceptance of one another as we create inclusion and tolerance
• To practice Courage by taking risks to speak honestly, reveal vulnerabiliteis and create authentic dialogue
• To practice Personal Accountability by keeping our relationships clear by practicing self-awareness and ownership of our feelings, agendas and judgments and revealing them as much as we are able to futher connectedness
• To practice Support by staying present to our own and others' suffering. We are willing to respond to percieved and articulated needs.