Welcome to the Dharma Center!

 The Durango Dharma Center (DDC) was formed in 1991 by a few individuals desiring support in their sitting practice. It is now home to many meditators of all levels of practice with classes for beginners, families, and those interested in deeper study of the Buddha's teachings. The DDC is Vipassana (Insight) oriented but welcomes meditators of any tradition. 

Upcoming EVENTS

exploring buddhism & recovery

A mindfulness-based 12-step daylong retreat
with dave smith

Sunday March 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Over the last two decades, many people have experienced success integrating mindfulness and Buddhism into their process of recovery from all forms of addictive behaviors. What can Buddhism offer to those who struggle with addiction? How is Buddhism similar to the 12 Steps and how is it different? How can mindfulness be utilized in recovery programs? During this day-long event, Dave Smith will explore these questions and offer multiple perspectives and practices that support both practice and the process of recovery.

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Strengthening
Your Heart 

Practicing metta as receptive non-hatred 
A daylong retreat with Erin Treat

Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

During this daylong retreat, we will explore how practicing with a receptive form of metta (loving-kindness) allows us to cultivate a heart of goodwill and non-hatred. With this quality of receptive non-hatred, we open more easily to embodied experience and become able to investigate directly the nature of our experience rather than push it away. This in turn allows us to respond to the challenges we face both internally and externally in a way that brings forth natural resilience and deepening ease.

The day will include sitting and walking meditation as well as dharma reflection, inquiry, and guided meditations. This retreat is suitable for beginning and experienced practitioners. We wholeheartedly welcome people of all identities to participate.

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Spring
residential retreat 

investigating reality: The four ennobling truths
a five-night retreat with erin treat & eugene cash

April 23 - April 28
Kelly Place bed & breakfast
cortez, co

On this retreat we will explore the essence of the Buddha’s teachings of suffering and liberation by examining the four ennobling truths—