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Welcome to the The Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs
Founded in 1996 by Tim Olmsted to share the Buddha’s teachings and support those already practicing Buddhism or other spiritual traditions in the Yampa Valley community and beyond.
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Events & Gatherings
Join us in person or online to participate in weekly teachings, deeper dives on specific topics, retreats and more.
• 2026 Day of Caring: May 20th – Register Here
• Monday Night Community Gathering
• First Saturday Mini Retreat
• Meditation Challenge
• Applied Dharma
• Exploring Meditation
• Nature of Mind Nights -
Teachings
The community meets weekly at 6:30 pm MT via Zoom and in person at Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church in the Labyrinth room.
We publish our Monday night teachings weekly. This vast collection is a great way to learn more for anyone exploring the path.
• Join Us Monday Night
• Meditation Practice Interviews -
Resources
Over the years, BCSS has compiled an extensive list of books, podcasts, videos and other Buddhist-related resources.
This list continues to grow and provides our members a highly-curated collection of materials to educate, inspire and guide them on the path, including:• Tergar Learning Community
• Lion’s Roar Blog
• Tricycle Magazine -
Our Lineage
The Buddhist Center follows the Buddha's teachings as transmitted through Tibet's great scholars and meditators.
Tim has studied Buddhism since meeting Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in Boulder in the mid-70s. After meeting Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche in 1981, he moved to Nepal to study with him and continues learning from Tulku Urgyen's three sons: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Mingyur Rinpoche. Tim generously shares these teachings with our sangha.
We invite you to learn more about the rich traditions from which we draw our inspiration. -
About
The Buddhist Center is a spiritual community dedicated to sharing the teachings of the Buddha with an aspiration to end suffering. We provide a sacred environment in which all are welcome to explore the Dharma through practice, teachings, study and retreat.
• Overview
• Our History
• Our Tradition
• Core Activities
• Study Curriculum
• Introduction to Meditation
• BCSS Council Members + Bios
• Karuna Fund
“Refrain from causing harm,
Foster all that is virtuous,
And thoroughly tame your mind.
These are the teachings of the Buddha”
