Buddhist Life
Buddhist life and the Buddhist community is diverse at CC and includes Buddhist students along with students who are interested in different types of meditation, teachings, and community. There are opportunities throughout the week for students to meet informally at regularly scheduled community mediations, both at Shove Chapel and other campus locations. There are also opportunities for meditation retreats and Buddhist text studies. Meditation cushions are available for individual and group use in Shove Chapel and the Interfaith House throughout the day.
There are many ways to deepen your connection to Buddhist life and spirituality, including through the academic study of Buddhism by taking courses in the Religion Department; attending campus lectures focused on Buddhism; studying abroad with a program focused on Buddhist Studies; in addition to connecting to the wider Colorado Springs Buddhist communities. We are excited to support your journey and the many opportunities to explore Buddhism as you grow holistically at CC.
BUDDHIST COMMUNITIES & PRACTICES
Several students with deep meditation practices lead different types of meditation on campus throughout the week. For more information, please contact Maddox ’27.
Morning Meditation & Muffins is an opportunity to connect with oneself, to ground oneself in stillness before the start of the day through meditation from 8-8:25 am on Thursdays in Shove Chapel.
Buddhist Text Study is an opportunity each block to learn from classical Buddhist texts on philosophy, meditation, and spiritual practice with Professor David Gardiner (Religion Department). Through exploration and discussion, students engage in the wisdom of the text and each other. For more information, contact the Chaplain's Office at chaplainsoffice@coloradocollege.edu.
Springs Mountain Sangha holds group meditation followed by a talk, sutra, service or discussion every Monday at 6pm in Shove Chapel. They hold simple morning sitting Monday through Friday, 6:30am-7:30am, and Saturday, 6:30am-8:30am on Zoom. Please email Sarah Bender for meditation Zoom links and visit www.smszen.orgfor more information.
Bodhi Mind Center Offers traditional Buddhist teachings to enrich contemporary life. Group meditation is held every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm and Saturday 9-11am. Please contact Professor David Gardiner of the Bodhi Mind Center for more information.
There are currently at least 17 active Buddhist groups in the Pikes Peak Region. For a listing of these groups please visit https://www.smszen.org/other-colorado-springs-sanghas/
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Places of Meditation
There are many quiet places for meditation around our beautiful campus. There are cushions for meditation in the side Chapel at Shove and Interfaith house for you to use. If you need help finding additional places, please let us know.
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Anti-Discrimination
Colorado College is committed to creating an environment that is safe and conducive to learning, living, and working. This includes fostering a community free from discrimination and harassment. If you experience discrimination based on spirituality or religion, there are many supportive resources for you including the Chaplain's Office and the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX. You can also report incidents of discrimination here. Reporting options include:
If you have immediate safety concerns or require medical attention, please contact 911 and/or Campus Safety at (719) 389-6911.
Chaplain Kate Holbrook is available as a supportive resource. If you are seeking immediate mental health support or are looking to talk to someone about a concern, please visit the Counseling Center and the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX resource page for a full list of local and national resources.
To report an incident to the College please utilize the online reporting system via the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Reporting Portal. Reports to the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX may also be made directly to the AVP for Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator or their designee or via the TitleIX@coloradocollege.edu email address.
Individuals may use the Speak Up Colorado College anonymous reporting tool to share concerns with the College anonymously.
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