Frequently Asked Questions
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No. We welcome anyone to participate as much or as little as they wish, regardless of membership status. We value friends of the sangha as well as members of the sangha.
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No. Anyone may donate. If you benefit from the teachings and community, please consider a donation of any amount to help us continue our offerings.
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Information about arriving, seating, chants, meditation, and the evening’s teaching is available on the New Here page.
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Tim invites questions from the community during his Monday night teachings.
If you would like to speak privately with Tim about your practice, study, or life on the path, you may sign up for a meditation practice interview.
For general questions, email info@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org.
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If you are attending online, you may contact the person through Zoom chat and ask to exchange contact information.
You may also email membership@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org and ask for help making a connection.
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Community members may be able to offer suggestions about places to stay or things to do in Steamboat Springs. Contact the membership coordinator, a council member, or one of the dekyongs through the Contact page.
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Yes. You may submit a concern to be added to the BCSS prayer list. You can choose whether the request is shared with the sangha or kept private.
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Email admin@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org and explain which email you no longer wish to receive.
You may unsubscribe from one list, such as the Sacred Outlook or Nature of Mind emails, without unsubscribing from the weekly BCSS email.
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The English word “merit” refers to doing something worthy and creating value. Dedicating this value, or wholesomeness, to others expands our meditation beyond ourselves.
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Nature of Mind gatherings are open to people who have received “pointing out” instruction in person from a qualified lineage holder.
If you have questions about whether you are qualified to participate or receive notices, email info@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org.
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